Look at sb. with new eyes — treat sb. with increased respect Lü Meng was a general of the state
Category: Chinese Idiom
Idioms Lesson 47 Mistake the reflection of a bow in the cup for a snake 杯弓蛇影
Mistake the reflection of a bow in the cup for a snake During the Han Dynasty (206BC-220AD), there was a
Idioms Lesson 46 A fabled roc flies 10,000 li – have a bright future 鹏程万里
A fabled roc flies 10,000 li – have a bright future In the Chinese classic Zhuangzi, there is a legend
Idioms Lesson 45 Give up halfway 半途而废
Give up halfway During the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220AD), there was a man called Yue Yangzi. Encouraged by his wife,
Idioms Lesson 44 兔死狗烹
The hounds are killed for food once all the hares are bagged During the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC),
Idioms Lesson 43 Repeated injunctions 三令五申
Repeated injunctions In the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC), the famous strategist Sun Wu, also known as Sun Tzu,
Idioms Lesson 42 投鼠忌器 Hesitate to pelt a rat for fear of smashing the dishes (beside it)
Hesitate to pelt a rat for fear of smashing the dishes (beside it) There is a story in "Book of
Idioms Lesson 41 The fox is sad at the death of the hare 兔死狐悲
Once, a fox and a hare became friends with the purpose of defending themselves against their joint enemy, the hunters,
Idioms Lesson 40 Giving one a way out 网开一面
Beginning with Yu the Great, the Xia Dynasty had lasted about 400 years before Jie became the supreme ruler. And
Idioms Lesson 39 Mend the fold after a sheep is lost 亡羊补牢
During the Warring States Period (475-221 BC), the State of Chu became less powerful during the reign of King Xiang.