Liú shuǐ bù fǔ, hù shū bù dù is a proverb stating that constant movement prevents decay, implying that regular activity keeps things fresh and resilient.
「流水不腐，户枢不蠹」比喻经常活动的东西不易损坏或变质。
| 成语 | 流水不腐，户枢不蠹 |
|---|---|
| 解释 | 流动的水不会发臭，经常转动的门轴不会腐烂。比喻经常运动的东西不易受侵蚀。 |
| 出处 | 《吕氏春秋·尽数》：“流水不腐，户枢不蝼，动也。” |
| 拼音 | liú shuǐ bù fǔ，hù shū bù dù |
| 拼音码 | lsbd |
| 近义词 | 流水不腐，户枢不蝼 |
| 用法 | 复句式；作主语、宾语；比喻经常运动的东西不易受侵蚀 |
| 英语 | Running water is never stale and a door-hinges never get worm-eaten―practice keep one always fit |
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