Definitions

1. 1. the old man lost his mare, but it all turned out for the best (idiom); fig. a blessing in disguise
2. 2. it's an ill wind that blows nobody any good

Components

• 塞翁失马 sài wēng shī mǎ – lit. the old man lost his horse, but it all turned out for the best (idiom)
• 焉知非福 yān zhī fēi fú – A blessing in disguise