春江水暖鴨先知

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Chinese

spring (time); gay; joyful
spring (time); gay; joyful; youthful; love; lust; life
 
river water; river warm; toasty duck
early; prior; former
early; prior; former; in advance; first
 
to know; to be aware
trad. (春江水暖鴨先知)
simp. (春江水暖鸭先知)

Etymology

Literally: If the waters of the spring river are warm, the ducks will be the first to know.

Pronunciation


Proverb

春江水暖鴨先知

  1. Professionals within an industry or profession will be the first to notice a change in circumstances.