Mandarin - China - Han
Sai weng shi ma.
The old man lost his horse.
Meaning
A loss may later become good fortune, so judgment should be patient.
Literal translation
Frontier elder lost a horse.
Usage example
Sai weng shi ma, yan zhi fei fu.
The old man lost his horse; who knows if it is not fortune.
Cultural context
Used when events are uncertain and outcomes may change.