流水不腐，户枢不蠹

liúshuǐbùfǔ,hùshūbùdù

lit. flowing water does not rot, nor a door-hinge rust (idiom); fig. constant activity prevents decay

Traditional 流水不腐，戶樞不蠹

Meaning

liúshuǐbùfǔ,hùshūbùdùliu2 shui3 bu4 fu3 , hu4 shu1 bu4 du4
  1. lit. flowing water does not rot, nor a door-hinge rust (idiom)
  2. fig. constant activity prevents decay

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