Used in English; proverb of Chinese originproverbialfolk
A proverb expressing the idea that offspring reflect the nature of their parents; someone with a wild or unruly disposition is unlikely to produce a meek or docile descendant.
A remark used to suggest that a person's inherent nature or upbringing makes certain traits or behaviors inevitable and unlikely to change.
Examples:
EN: Yeah, well, a wild goose never laid a tame egg,
ES: Sí, bueno, el zorro pierde el pelo, pero no las mañas,
EN: There's a Chinese proverb, "a wild goose never laid a tame egg."
ID: Ada pepatah Tiongkok: angsa liar tak pernah bertelur.