The many proverbs and idioms in the Chinese language give itmuch of its colour and richness. Drawn from a wealth of sources, from historical anecdotes and legends to moral stories, these ancient sayings offer a fascinating insight into the Chinese culture.

Popular Chinese Proverbs collects several old favourites and some of the most widely used expressions. Using vibrant illustrations and clear explana-tions o fthe metaphors and history behind them, their origins and meanings are presented in an easy-to-understand format.

It is an entertaining read for anyone interested in the delightful idiosyncrasies of the Chinese language and an indispensable aid for students wishing to enrich their vocabulary. The core Chinese values and lessons they teach have passed the test of time, and remain as relevant to our daily life and social interactions today as in the past.

On Resolution and Courage

All Trades Have Their Experts

Judging a Book by Its Cover

Double Standards

Mistaking a Good Man for a Bad One

ManagingResources

AMeaningful Girl

To Be Contented

Due Praise

Pining

Escalation

A Willing Victim

Correlation

Being Influenced by the Company One Keeps

Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained

Better to Die in Glory than Live in Dishonour

Maxims

On Sincerity and Credibility

AmongtheBest

Sense of Compassion

Birds of a Feather Flock Together

A Spoilsport

The Pupil Surpasses the Master

Without the Correct Conditions, Nothing Can Be Achieved

Self-Betrayal

Greed

Losers Have Pride Too

Who Starts Trouble Must End It

Slow Solutions Cannot Solve Urgent Problems

Presumed Guilty

Family Squabbles

No Stones Unturned

Leaders Must Behave For Others To Follow

Maxims

On Humility and Cautiousness

Casting Caution to the Winds

BeDisceming

Paying for What You Are Given

Sincerity of I-Ieart

To Have Ulterior Motives

To Keep At Bay

Eloquence

RecognisingaGem

Purity andVirtue

To Distance Oneself From The Encumbrances Of Life

FalseAdvertising

Never Give Up

Too Far Apart

Where There' s a Will, There' s a Way

Complete What You Set Out to Do

Maxims

On Awareness and Harmony

Turn Hostility To Friendship

To See Is To Believe

To Expend Great Efforts For A Small Thing

Man Of Honour

Students Everywhere

EliminateYourEnemy

Copycat

The Troth

The Early Bird Catches The Worm

To Pale in Comparison

A Complicated Problem

Selfishness

The Way to the Hearts of the People

JustReward

More Haste Less Speed

Maxims