faa1 mou4 baak3 jat6 hung4花無百日紅花无百日红
Jyutpingfaa1 mou4 baak3 jat6 hung4
Yalefā mòuh baak yaht hùhng
Definition
No flower can bloom for a hundred days; good times do not last forever.
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How it's used
This idiom serves as a philosophical reminder that prosperity and success are inherently transient. It is frequently paired with 人無千日好 to emphasize that neither human relationships nor external circumstances remain perfect indefinitely. Speakers often use it to caution others against arrogance during periods of good fortune.
Examples
Things are unpredictable, good times don't last, so always leave yourself a way out.
Do you really think he will be that successful forever? Good times don't last.
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