{"product_id":"idiom-stories-english-chinese-edition-40-chinese-sayings-the-tales-that-explain-them","title":"Idiom Stories (English-Chinese Edition): 40 Chinese Sayings \u0026 the Tales That Explain Them","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/0087\/4574\/files\/77886a3c64bfa169b3e3edca9275785838625effa6e9064aa9d72b66ba490eb6.jpg?v=1793433658\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eCultural Insight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUnderstand the history and customs that shaped these expressions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThinking Patterns:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGain insight into the mindset and values of Chinese people.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ePractical Wisdom:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLearn how these idioms are used to convey lessons and observations in everyday life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eFeatured Idioms Inside\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe book covers widely used idioms such as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e百发百中 (Every Shot Hits the Target)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e百闻不如一见 (Seeing Once is Better Than Hearing a Hundred Times)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e半途而废 (Give Up Halfway)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e不入虎穴，焉得虎子 (Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e. Each entry provides context to help readers grasp both the literal and figurative meanings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/opac.bsu.edu.cn\/opac\/item.php?marc_no=0000339676\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ds-markdown-cite\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eWho Is This For?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eIdeal 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/0087\/4574\/files\/89000846043ab28d8222b496ce2e76c2648fc8a9575a69e63b2188168e983b8f.jpg?v=1793433665\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/0087\/4574\/files\/2a05955cbc2a9f56cd155196afc5087c638e484bc82313c733b4eae300166d34.jpg?v=1793433671\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/0087\/4574\/files\/e21dcc20f963477ed9db1d2ae2df51c13e349f25098225a19db779b674c77f32.jpg?v=1793433676\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"orientalbookworm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61462429139278,"sku":"978-7-5085-2042-1-1292528-0-0-0-0-0-0","price":17.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/0087\/4574\/files\/31b60e7a3fbd50beb35f81bec906c4eed705ad60d0bfee3ae4d98561976dc5ac.jpg?v=1793417099","url":"https:\/\/orientalbookworm.com\/products\/idiom-stories-english-chinese-edition-40-chinese-sayings-the-tales-that-explain-them","provider":"orientalbookworm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}