江山易改,本性难移

jiāng shān yì gǎi , běn xìng nán yí · jiang shan yi gai , ben xing nan yi

Traditional 江山易改,本性難移

Meaning

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  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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