10 Charming Chinese Idioms and Proverbs (and Their Origins)
From ghosts that eat tofu to an angry Buddha, here are 10 Chinese idioms and proverbs alongside their origin stories. (Note: ...
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Go down the rabbit hole with 9 idioms from English literature and 2 from Chinese classics
Originating from Chinese philosopher Mencius, this idiom is about soldiers fleeing from their opponents. Some are faster and run 100 steps away, while others only reach 50 steps. The soldiers who ...
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Top 8 idioms about rabbits and hares to celebrate Chinese New Year
The Chinese have various rabbit-themed sayings to depict a diverse range of actions. Here are the most famous ones and what they mean: Literal translation: The Golden Crow sets in the West ...
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The rat and the cat make strange bedfellows, and other Chinese idioms
The Rat may be small but, due to its quick-wittedness, it takes the No.1 spot in the 12-year cycle of animals in the Chinese zodiac. Legend has it that it hitched a ride on the back of the Ox in ...
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Learning English
Cao Tongyou from China writes: In Chinese culture there are a lot of idioms which express people's feelings or emotions. I have learnt a few English idioms, but I do not know how to use them for ...