江山易改，本性难移

jiāngshānyìgǎi,běnxìngnányí

it is easier to change mountains and rivers than to alter one's character (idiom); you can't change who you are

Traditional 江山易改，本性難移

Meaning

jiāngshānyìgǎi,běnxìngnányíjiang1 shan1 yi4 gai3 , ben3 xing4 nan2 yi2
  1. it is easier to change mountains and rivers than to alter one's character (idiom)
  2. you can't change who you are
  3. Can the leopard change his spots?

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