恨鐵不成鋼

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lit. disappointed that iron does not turn into steel (idiom) · fig. frustrated with sb who has failed to meet one's expectations

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. lit. disappointed that iron does not turn into steel (idiom)
  2. fig. frustrated with sb who has failed to meet one's expectations

Written Forms

恨鐵不成鋼Traditional · Main Form
恨铁不成钢Alternate Form

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