机不可失,失不再来 in English ji1 bu4 ke3 shi1 , shi1 bu4 zai4 lai2 Meaning

Meanings

  • opportunity knocks but once (idiomatic expression)

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Pinyin

ji1 bu4 ke3 shi1 , shi1 bu4 zai4 lai2

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

ji1surname Ji bu4(negative prefix) ke3can shi1to lose shi1to lose bu4(negative prefix) zai4again lai2to come