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This book invites you on a fascinating journey through 33 timeless Chinese idioms that hold immense practicality in our everyday lives. Spanning a diverse range of themes such as strategic thinking, effective communication, meaningful relationships, the art of learning, emotional wellbeing, and the pursuit of achievement and success, these idioms resonate deeply in our modern existence, transcending cultural boundaries to offer universal wisdom.

Written in an accessible and enjoyable style, this book caters to both kids and adults alike. Brace yourself for an entertaining adventure to discover the fascinating world of Chinese culture, philosophy, history, and language. Each idiom unfolds through humorous narratives that will leave you chuckling and craving for more.

Chapter 1: Strategic Approaches

  • 事半功倍 (shì bàn gōng bèi)
  • "Half the Effort, Twice the Result."
  • 打草惊蛇 (dǎ cǎo jīng shé)
  • "Beating the Grass to Scare the Snake."
  • 三顾茅庐 (sān gù máo lú)
  • "Three Visits to the Thatched Hut."
  • 望梅止渴 (wàng méi zhǐ kě)
  • "Quenching Thirst by Gazing at Plums."
  • 螳螂捕蝉 (táng láng bǔ chán)
  • "Praying Mantis Catches the Cicada."
  • 一鼓作气 (yī gǔ zuò qì)
  • "Achieve a Goal in One Swift Stroke."


Chapter 2: Communication and Relationships

  • 对牛弹琴 (duì niú tán qín)
  • "Playing the Lute to a Cow."
  • 负荆请罪 (fù jīng qǐng zuì)
  • "Carrying Thorns and Apologizing."
  • 以貌取人 (yǐ mào qǔ rén)
  • "Judging a Person by Appearance."
  • 举一反三 (jǔ yī fǎn sān)
  • "Generalizing from One Case to Another."
  • 完璧归赵 (wán bì guī zhào)
  • "Returning the Intact Jade to Zhao."
  • 同舟共济 (tóng zhōu gòng jì)
  • "Cooperate and Overcome Difficulties Together."


Chapter 3: The Journey of Learning

  • 凿壁偷光 (záo bì tōu guāng)
  • "Boring a Hole in the Wall to Steal Light."
  • 闻鸡起舞 (wén jī qǐ wǔ)
  • "Hearing the Rooster Crow and Starting to Dance."
  • 卧薪尝胆 (wò xīn cháng dǎn)
  • "Sleeping on Brushwood and Tasting Gall."
  • 悬梁刺股 (xuán liáng cì gǔ)
  • "Hanging from a Beam and Stabbing One's Thigh."
  • 愚公移山 (yú gōng yí shān)
  • "The Foolish Old Man Moves Mountains."
  • 孟母三迁 (mèng mǔ sān qiān)
  • "Meng's Mother Moved Three Times."


Chapter 4: Emotion and Well-being

  • 作茧自缚 (zuò jiǎn zì fù)
  • "Weaving a Cocoon Around Oneself."
  • 塞翁失马 (sài wēng shī mǎ)
  • "The Old Man Lost His Horse."
  • 如释重负 (rú shì zhòng fù)
  • "As if a Heavy Burden Has Been Lifted."
  • 千钧一发 (qiān jūn yī fà)
  • "A Thousand Pounds Hanging by a Single Thread."
  • 草木皆兵 (cǎo mù jiē bīng)
  • "Every Rustling of Grass and Every Tree Stump Is Seen as an Enemy Soldier."
  • 杯弓蛇影 (bēi gōng shé yǐng)
  • "Seeing a Snake in a Bow after Seeing a Reflection in a Cup."

Chapter 5: Achievement and Success

  • 水滴石穿 (shuǐ dī shí chuān)
  • "Water Droplets Can Penetrate Even the Toughest Stone."
  • 百发百中 (bǎi fā bǎi zhòng)
  • "A Hundred Shots, a Hundred Hits."
  • 鹤立鸡群 (hè lì jī qún)
  • "A Crane Standing Among Chickens."
  • 八仙过海 (bā xiān guò hǎi)
  • "The Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea."
  • 一鸣惊人 (yī míng jīng rén)
  • "Startling the World with a Single Brilliant Feat."
  • 如鱼得水 (rú yú dé shuǐ)
  • "Like a Fish in Water."
  • 大器晚成 (dà qì wǎn chéng)
  • "A Big Vessel Takes Time to Fill."
  • 胸有成竹 (xiōng yǒu chéng zhú)
  • "Having a Pa


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9798398749861
  • Publisher: Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp
  • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 82
  • Spine Width: 5 mm
  • Weight: 136 gr
  • ISBN-10: 8398749865
  • Publisher Date: 22 Jun 2023
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: 34 Chinese Idioms That Inspire Everyday Life
  • Width: 152 mm

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