Gems of the Chinese Language Through the Ages is tailored for non-native speakers who are learning Chinese as a foreign language and is comprised of the following titles: 101 Common Chinese Idioms and Set Phrases, 101 Pearls of Chinese Wisdom, 101 Chinese Two-Part Allegorical Sayings, The Stories Behind 101 Chinese Idioms. Each book provides concise explanations and interesting illustrations of 101 idioms and sayings. Pinyin and English translations are also added. Some of more obscure expressions has been further annotated in both Chinese and English. Throughout the series, readers will not only learn Chinese culture, but improve their communicative competence and gradually become a China Hand. The slim design of the books (120mm*185mm) make them convenient for readers to read at any time. MP3s are also available to accompany the books on the Sinolinguas website by scanning the QR code.
1.八字衙门朝南开，有理无钱莫进来
2.兵马未动，粮草先行
3.不经一事，不长一智
4.不入虎穴，焉得虎子
5.差之毫厘，失之千里
6.长江后浪催前浪，世上新人赶旧人
7.常将有日思无日，莫待无时想有时
8.吃一堑，长一智
9.打蛇不死，后患无穷
10.大处着眼，小处着手
11.单丝不成线，独木不成林
12.当局者迷，旁观者清
13.刀不磨要生锈，水不流要发臭
14.道高一尺，魔高一丈
15.灯不拨不亮，理不辩不明
16.读书须用意，一字值千金
17.读万卷书，行万里路
18.儿不嫌母丑，狗不嫌家贫
19.儿孙自有儿孙福，莫为儿孙做马牛
20.耳听为虚，眼见为实
21.凡人不可貌相，海水不可斗量
22.放下屠刀，立地成佛
23.风无常顺，兵无常胜
24.逢人只说三分话，未可全抛一片心
25.瓜无滚圆，人无十全
26.害人之心不可有，防人之心不可无
27.花有重开日，人无再少年
28.画虎画皮难画骨，知人知面不知心
29.火要空心，人要虚心
30.见怪不怪，其怪自败
31.江山易改，本性难移
32.近水楼台先得月，向阳花木早逢春
33.近水知鱼性，近山识鸟音
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