Roman English
Chitra hoina charitra hernu, byakti hoina byaktitwa hernu.
अर्थ
यो उखानले मानिसको बाहिरी रूप वा देखावटीपन भन्दा उसको भित्री गुण, आचरण, र स्वभाव महत्त्वपूर्ण हुन्छ भन्ने सिकाउँछ। कसैलाई उसको अनुहार वा शरीर हेरेर होइन, उसको चरित्र र व्यक्तित्वको आधारमा मूल्यांकन गर्नुपर्छ।
उदाहरण
उ हेर्दा आकर्षक देखिए पनि उसको व्यवहार ठीक छैन। त्यसैले त भन्छन् नि, चित्र होइन चरित्र हेर्नु, व्यक्ति होइन व्यक्तित्व हेर्नु।
Literal English Translation
Don't look at the picture/appearance, look at the character; don't look at the person, look at the personality.
English Meaning
This proverb teaches that a person's inner qualities, conduct, and nature are more important than their external appearance or superficial looks. One should evaluate someone based on their character and personality, not just by looking at their face or physical presence.
English Proverb
Don't judge a book by its cover.
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