Yang dikejar tiada dapat

from indonesia

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sastra
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From indonesia

Definition

A proverb stating that something highly desired or pursued with great effort ultimately remains unattainable or unachieved.

Etymology

Originating from an Old Malay construction using the negation 'tiada'. This structure is frequently found in classical literature to depict the futility of human ambition when not accompanied by careful calculation or luck, emphasizing the limitations of human effort.

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