There, he realized that he was going to have stir-fry rabbit with rabbit stew for dinner... Read The post 守株待兔 To Wait by the Tree Stump for a Rabbit appeared first on 古代成语 Ancient Chengyu.
The neighbours came to congratulate him, but was surprised again when he said... Read The post 塞翁失马 Old Man Loses His Horse appeared first on 古代成语 Ancient Chengyu.
Mo Zi would routinely scold him... Read The post 快馬加鞭 Spur on a Fast Horse appeared first on 古代成语 Ancient Chengyu.
Liu Cang eventually resigned from his official post for fear of his growing prestige... Read The post 為善最樂 Doing Good Is the Greatest Source of Happiness appeared first on 古代成语 Ancient Chengyu.
Upon hearing his answer, she grabbed a pair of scissors and cut the brocade on her loom in half... Read The post 半途而废 To Give Up Halfway appeared first on 古代成语 Ancient Chengyu.
Once upon a time, an Indian king had an elephant brought to his palace... Read The post 瞎子摸象 Blind Person Touching the Elephant appeared first on 古代成语 Ancient Chengyu.
In disbelief, the emperor turned to Geng Ying and asked, “How did your archery reach such divine heights?”... Read The post 驚弓之鳥 Bow Phobic Bird appeared first on 古代成语 Ancient Chengyu.
Legend says he was a pupil of 孔子 Confucius's grandson... Read The post 一曝十寒 One Day of Sun, Ten Days Of Frost appeared first on 古代成语 Ancient Chengyu.
Rather than face Liu Xun’s stronger army directly, Sun Ce first used gifts and praise... Read The post 调虎离山 To Lure a Tiger Out appeared first on 古代成语 Ancient Chengyu.
Once upon a time during the 周 Zhou Dynasty (1046 BC–256 BC), a man from the 楚 Chu state travelled on the Yangtze River... Read The post 刻舟求剑 To Mark the Boat to Find One’s Sword appeared first on 古代成语 Ancient Chengyu.
Legend says he would fish by a river without a hook... Read The post 覆水難收 Spilled Water is Hard to Recover appeared first on 古代成语 Ancient Chengyu.
With his negotiation prowess, he managed to rally the six kingdoms of 齊 Qi, 楚 Chu, 燕 Yan, 韓 Han, 趙 Zhao, and 魏 Wei against the 秦 Qin state... Read The post 悬梁刺股 To Study Hard appeared first on 古代成语 Ancient Chengyu.
In a village during the 戰國時代 Warring States period, there was a beautiful girl called 西施 Xi Shi... Read The post 東施效顰 Dong Shi Imitates Xi Shi’s Frown appeared first on 古代成语 Ancient Chengyu.
Despite outnumbered 10 to 1, Xiang Yu's forces defeated the Qin army in 9 consecutive rounds... Read The post 破釜沉舟 To Break the Pot and Sink the Boat appeared first on 古代成语 Ancient Chengyu.
The Battle of Changban involved the opposing forces of 刘备 (Liú Bèi) and 曹操 (Cáo Cāo)... Read The post 过河拆桥 Cross the River then Destroy the Bridge appeared first on 古代成语 Ancient Chengyu.
Over the years, he held titles such as Academy Head, Grand Mentor of the Heir Apparent, Professor, Palace Steward, and finally – Chancellor... Read The post 凿壁偷光 To Pierce The Wall To Steal Light appeared first on 古代成语 Ancient Chengyu.
Unlike his father however, Ji Shao eschewed solitude to become an imperial official... Read The post 鹤立鸡群 A Crane among Chickens appeared first on 古代成语 Ancient Chengyu.
The official counted down, "three, two, one!" Read The post 画蛇添足 To Draw a Snake and Add Feet appeared first on 古代成语 Ancient Chengyu.
“Look! This spear is the sharpest on Earth! It is sharper than the Sword of Goujian and can pierce through anything!” Read The post 自相矛盾 His Spear Against His Shield appeared first on 古代成语 Ancient Chengyu.
The passing traveler shook his head, wondered what just happened, and continued on his picturesque journey to the State of Chu... Read The post 南辕北辙 Trying to Go South by Going North appeared first on 古代成语 Ancient Chengyu.