• Dragon-Lover Lord Ye (Chinese-English Edition): A Classic Chinese Idiom Picture Book with Pinyin
  • Dragon-Lover Lord Ye (Chinese-English Edition): A Classic Chinese Idiom Picture Book with Pinyin
  • Dragon-Lover Lord Ye (Chinese-English Edition): A Classic Chinese Idiom Picture Book with Pinyin
  • Dragon-Lover Lord Ye (Chinese-English Edition): A Classic Chinese Idiom Picture Book with Pinyin
  • Dragon-Lover Lord Ye (Chinese-English Edition): A Classic Chinese Idiom Picture Book with Pinyin
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Dragon-Lover Lord Ye (Chinese-English Edition): A Classic Chinese Idiom Picture Book with Pinyin

Dragon-Lover Lord Ye (Chinese-English Edition): A Classic Chinese Idiom Picture Book with Pinyin

Illustrated Classic Chinese Tales: Idioms Stories — A Lord Who Decorates His Home with Dragons Is Terrified When a Real Dragon Pays a Visit — Bilingual, Pinyin, Full-Colour Illustrations
Lord Ye loved dragons. Dragon figures were carved into his furniture, painted on his walls, and woven into every corner of his home. When the real Dragon King learned of such devotion, he decided to pay a visit—and poked his head through Lord Ye’s window. The sight of an actual dragon sent Lord Ye scrambling under his bed, begging for his life. This classic Chinese idiom story introduces young readers to the difference between loving the idea of something and being ready to face the real thing. This bilingual picture book features full-colour illustrations, English text translated by Liu Jun and Bruce Humes, and Chinese text with pinyin at the back. It is designed for parents reading with children, and for young learners of either language who want a simple, memorable story with a clear lesson.
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Uncover the Meaning Behind a Famous Chinese Idiom

This captivating story, Lord Ye's Love for the Dragon, is a classic Chinese fable from the Han Dynasty work Xin Xu (New Prefaces) . It tells the story of Lord Ye, who decorated his entire home with dragon motifs, claiming to be a great devotee of the mythical creatures. However, when the real Dragon King hears of this admiration and appears before him, Lord Ye is terrified and runs for his life. The idiom "Lord Ye's love for the dragon" has since been used to describe someone who has a superficial or false interest in something.

Why Choose This Book?

  • Bilingual Text: Presented in both simplified Chinese and English, making it an ideal resource for families, educators, and beginners learning Chinese .

  • Pinyin Support: The Chinese text includes Pinyin, helping readers pronounce characters correctly and build reading confidence.

  • Vibrant Illustrations: Full-color pictures bring the classic story to life and engage young readers, helping to convey the story's meaning even to those not yet reading .

  • Cultural Enrichment: A wonderful introduction to Chinese literature, history, and the wisdom behind common Chinese idioms (Chengyu) .

  • Suitable for All Ages: Designed for children but equally valuable for anyone beginning their journey into the Chinese language and culture.

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