心急吃不了热豆腐

心急吃不了热豆腐

Literally means:

can't eat hot Tofu in a hurry

Actually means:

impatience will not lead you to success

It literally means hot may burn your tongue. Figuratively it means if one is too impatient, he cannot achieve his goal or purpose. It is often used to advise people to be patient.

吃热的豆腐很容易烫到嘴，所以很着急的人是不能吃热豆腐的。比喻过于急躁做不好事情，达不到目的。常用于劝告人们办事不可急于求成。