如人飲水，冷暖自知

jyu4 jan4 jam2 seoi2 ，laang5 nyun5 zi6 zi1

the person who drinks it knows best whether the water is hot or cold (Zen proverb); self-awareness comes from within · to know best by personal experience

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. the person who drinks it knows best whether the water is hot or cold (Zen proverb); self-awareness comes from within
  2. to know best by personal experience

Written Forms

如人飲水，冷暖自知Traditional · Main Form
如人饮水，冷暖自知Alternate Form

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