Misfortunes and blessings are the only ones

Misfortunes and blessings are the only ones

The Chinese idiom, Pinyin is Hu ò f ú w é IR é n, which means that both misfortune and happiness depend on people's own actions. It's also called "the cause of misfortune and fortune". It comes from the epitaph of congdi quyi by Yang Jiong of Tang Dynasty.

Idiom explanation

Whether it's a disaster or a blessing depends on what people do. It's also called "the cause of misfortune and fortune".

The origin of Idioms

According to the epitaph of congdi quyi written by Yang Jiong of the Tang Dynasty, "Yin and yang are the way, and the road is free from poison; misfortune and fortune are the only way, and sages have the teaching of suppression." Poison, nurture.

Analysis of Idioms

Good fortune comes from bad luck

Idiom usage

As an object or attribute; used to admonish