📖 Meaning
To find new life or opportunity after a period of decline. A second chance at success.
📜 Origin Story
From Buddhist scriptures, where the withered tree blossoming symbolized revival.
💡 Example Usage
退休后他创业成功,枯木逢春。
After retirement, he started a successful business—dead wood meeting spring.
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🔤 Quick Facts
- Chinese: 枯木逢春
- Pinyin: kū mù féng chūn
- Literal Translation: dead wood meets spring
- Category: Recovery
- Characters: 4