Tag Archives: 松柏

Make like a tree and endure

Posted on April 13, 2022 by Confanity

Of course, the way things are going, extreme-heat resistance is probably going to be more valuable than cold resistance. 歳寒松柏sai.kan.shou.haku Literally: year-end – cold – pine tree – cypress tree Alternately: Seeing one’s convictions through even when times are bad. … Continue reading →

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Snow falling on things other than cedars

Posted on December 27, 2017 by Confanity

雪中松柏 se-.cchuu.shou.haku Literally: snow – middle – pine – Oriental arborvitae tree Alternately: Not swerving from one’s intent, principles, or loyalties despite external situations. Not bending to circumstances, pressure, or fads. Most trees drop their leaves in the fall and … Continue reading →

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