New Members Inca Posted August 4, 2018 at 02:23 PM New Members Report Posted August 4, 2018 at 02:23 PM Hi... Is there anyone who could translate this phrase please? Quote
TheBigZaboon Posted August 4, 2018 at 10:11 PM Report Posted August 4, 2018 at 10:11 PM The phrase is in Japanese, not Chinese, and it means 'fall down (or get knocked down)seven times, get up eight…'. It encourages one to persevere in the face of adversity. It is usually used in association with the little, round paper-mache statues of the monk, Daruma. When you buy the statue, it has no eyes. You paint one in with a writing brush and make a wish for success in a difficult endeavor you are about to embark on (like a school or college entrance exam). After you succeed, you paint the other eye in while celebrating your success with friends, family, or colleagues. 3 Quote
New Members Inca Posted August 4, 2018 at 10:17 PM Author New Members Report Posted August 4, 2018 at 10:17 PM Thank you very much... You have been very kind. :??? Quote
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