流水不腐，戶樞不蠹

lau4 seoi2 bat1 fu6 ，wu6 syu1 bat1 dou3

lit. flowing water does not rot, nor a door-hinge rust (idiom) · fig. constant activity prevents decay

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. lit. flowing water does not rot, nor a door-hinge rust (idiom)
  2. fig. constant activity prevents decay

Written Forms

流水不腐，戶樞不蠹Traditional · Main Form
流水不腐，户枢不蠹Alternate Form

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