Chinese phrase
不经历风雨，怎能见彩虹 bù jīng lì fēng yǔ zěn néng jiàn cǎi hóng
Meaning
There can be no rainbow without weathering the storm
When to use it
Hard times must be faced before success can be achieved. This proverb encourages persistence through setbacks and is often used to comfort someone who feels discouraged.
Example dialogue
我又没通过面试，快要放弃了。 wǒ yòu méi tōng guò miàn shì kuài yào fàng qì le
I didn't pass the interview again, and I'm about to give up.
不经历风雨，怎能见彩虹，别灰心，再努力准备下一次吧。 bù jīng lì fēng yǔ zěn néng jiàn cǎi hóng bié huī xīn zài nǔ lì zhǔn bèi xià yí cì ba
Without weathering the storm, there can be no rainbow. Don't lose heart; work harder to prepare for the next one.