Chinese Idiom: 牛郎织女 (Niu Lang Zhi Nv) English Translation: Cowherd and Weaver Girl pīn yīn: niú láng zhī nǚ Idiom Meaning: This idiom symbolizes the plight of lovers who are separated by great distances or circumstances and can only reunite once in a long while. Historical Source: Shu Yi Ji by Ren Fang, Liang Dynasty […]
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Chinese Idiom: 以卵击石 (Yi Luan Ji Shi) English Translation: Strike a Stone with an Egg pīn yīn: yǐ luǎn jī shí Idiom Meaning: This idiom describes a situation where someone makes an attempt to confront or challenge a far superior force or obstacle, knowing that the effort will be futile and lead to failure. Historical Source:
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Chinese Idiom: 井底之蛙 (Jing Di Zhi Wa) English Translation: Frog at the bottom of the well pīn yīn: jǐng dǐ zhī wā Idiom Meaning: Refers to a person with a limited perspective or narrow view of the world; someone who is unaware of the broader reality beyond their immediate experience. Historical Source: Zhuangzi’s text “Autumn
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Chinese Idiom: 三过其门不入 (San Guo Qi Men Bu Ru) English Translation: Passing by Home Without Entering Three Times pīn yīn: sān guò qí mén bù rù Idiom Meaning: This idiom describes someone who, in the course of their duties, passes by their home three times without entering. It is used to depict a person who
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