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事不过三 Meaning
事不过三
Learn the meaning of 事不过三, its pinyin, English explanation, topic links, and related Chinese expressions.
Quick answer: 事不过三 means (idiom) a thing should not be attempted more than three times; don't repeat the same mistake again and again.
Meaning in English
(idiom) a thing should not be attempted more than three times; don't repeat the same mistake again and again
| Chinese | 事不过三 |
|---|---|
| Pinyin | shi4 bu4 guo4 san1 |
| Definitions | (idiom) a thing should not be attempted more than three times; don't repeat the same mistake again and again; (idiom) bad things don't happen more than three times |
| Review status | Dictionary seed. Needs source upgrade before becoming a premium proverb or quote page. |
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What does 事不过三 mean?
事不过三 means (idiom) a thing should not be attempted more than three times; don't repeat the same mistake again and again.
How do you pronounce 事不过三?
事不过三 is pronounced shi4 bu4 guo4 san1 in Mandarin pinyin.
Is 事不过三 a Chinese idiom or saying?
事不过三 is stored as a Chinese expression seed from CC-CEDICT and should be reviewed before being treated as a sourced proverb.