Time is urgent. Time is valuable. And time is powerful. Few cultures express this as beautifully as Chinese culture does. Chinese proverbs on time (惜时格言 — xī shí géyán) are short, wise sayings passed down for centuries. They are easy to remember. They carry deep meaning. And they teach children something important — that time […]
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Phil Collins said, “in learning, you will teach, and in teaching, you will learn.” Indeed, teaching and learning many times are tied together: a good teacher is always a keen learner, and a good learner learns better when teaching to others. How do Chinese people view teaching and learning? Here are 16 Chinese proverbs on
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How do you view life in general? Is it sweet, or is it hard? What attitude do you think we should have for a fulfilling life? These questions are well discussed and answered in these Chinese sayings about life. In our lives, we experience joy, happiness, laughter, success, applause, love, friendship … as well as
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There are many Chinese proverbs on gratitude, for parents, teachers, or other people who have helped us. Let’s have a look. 一日为师，终身为父。 yī rì wéi shī, zhōng shēn wèi fù Literally, it can be translated as “He who teaches me for one day is my father for life.” It means, “Once my teacher, always my
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Chinese proverbs are full of wisdom from famous Chinese philosophers and writers. There are wise sayings on pretty much all aspects of our society: personal life, love & friendship, books, time, teaching & learning… You name it. 成语 vs 谚语 There are two types of proverbs (or idioms) in Chinese: 成语 (chéngyǔ) and 谚语 (yányǔ). 成语
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爱，love, is an important topic for human beings. Although Chinese people are not expressive when talking about love, there are still a lot of proverbs about love. As Valentine’s Day is coming near, apart from poems and activities for Valentine’s Day , let’s have a look at some Chinese proverbs about LOVE. When Love Happens 1.
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