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三十而立

phrase proverbs sayings

LanguageChinese (China)

Meaning
  1. At thirty, one should be established.
  2. This phrase refers to the stage in life around age thirty when a person is expected to have gained maturity, self-reliance, and a stable foundation for their future.
Examples

他今年三十而立,事业有成。

He is thirty this year, established and has a successful career.

每个人对三十而立的理解都不同。

Everyone has a different understanding of being established at thirty.

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Usage noteThis is a cultural reference to an age of maturity, often used to describe or reflect on life goals and personal development by the time one hits thirty.

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