• Idiom Stories (English-Chinese Edition): 40 Chinese Sayings & the Tales That Explain Them
  • Idiom Stories (English-Chinese Edition): 40 Chinese Sayings & the Tales That Explain Them
  • Idiom Stories (English-Chinese Edition): 40 Chinese Sayings & the Tales That Explain Them
  • Idiom Stories (English-Chinese Edition): 40 Chinese Sayings & the Tales That Explain Them
  • Idiom Stories (English-Chinese Edition): 40 Chinese Sayings & the Tales That Explain Them
  • Idiom Stories (English-Chinese Edition): 40 Chinese Sayings & the Tales That Explain Them
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Idiom Stories (English-Chinese Edition): 40 Chinese Sayings & the Tales That Explain Them

Idiom Stories (English-Chinese Edition): 40 Chinese Sayings & the Tales That Explain Them

From “A Hundred Shots, a Hundred Bull’s-Eyes” and “Seeing Is Believing” to “Sleep on Brushwood and Taste Gall” and “Call a Stag a Horse” — 40 Illustrated Tales of Chinese Wisdom
This book tells the stories behind 40 everyday Chinese idioms—the four-character phrases that Chinese speakers use all the time, often without thinking about where they came from. Each story is told in Chinese and English with cartoon illustrations, so you can follow the action even if you are still learning the language. You meet the archer who never misses, the man who is too proud to ask for help until it is too late, and the minister who dares to call a deer a horse to test the emperor. Some stories are funny, some are sharp, and all of them show how Chinese people think about effort, patience, pride, and survival. If you want to understand the tales behind the phrases you hear—rather than study a dry dictionary of idioms—this is it.
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Product Overview
This collection presents a curated selection of classic Chinese idioms, each accompanied by its historical origin and the story that gave it meaning. Designed for foreign readers, it serves as both a language learning resource and a cultural guide.

What You'll Learn

  • Cultural Insight: Understand the history and customs that shaped these expressions.

  • Thinking Patterns: Gain insight into the mindset and values of Chinese people.

  • Practical Wisdom: Learn how these idioms are used to convey lessons and observations in everyday life.

Featured Idioms Inside
The book covers widely used idioms such as 百发百中 (Every Shot Hits the Target), 百闻不如一见 (Seeing Once is Better Than Hearing a Hundred Times), 半途而废 (Give Up Halfway), and 不入虎穴，焉得虎子 (Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained). Each entry provides context to help readers grasp both the literal and figurative meanings-1.

Who Is This For?
Ideal for Chinese language learners, cultural enthusiasts, and anyone interested in understanding the stories that underpin common Chinese sayings. The format makes it suitable for both casual reading and classroom use.

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