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• 1.一言为重
• In ancient times, there was a prime minister named Shang Yang in the State of Qin. He was held in high regard by the King. In the year 359 BC, he prep...
• 2.不合时宜
• In the State of Lu, there was a couple of husband and wife, the former being an expert shoemaker and the latter a skilled hand in wearing taffeta（塔夫...
• 3.一技之长
• Gong sun Long , is a famous scholar lived in the State of Zhao during the Warring States Period (475-221BC). He had kept a circle skilled people aroun...
• 4.入木三分
• Wang Xi-zhi is one of the most famous calligraphers（书法家） during the Eastern Jin Dynasty of China. When he was very young, he practiced his art ev...
• 5.相敬如宾
• During the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC), there was a high official in the State of Jin. He once saw a farmer working in the field and his wif...
• 6.万事俱备 只欠东风
• China has been divided into three kingdoms historically: Wei in the north, Shu in the southwest and Wu in the southeast. Once Cao Cao from Wei led a 2...
• 7.买椟还珠
• A man from the state of Chu wanted to sell a precious pearl in the state of Zheng. He made a casket（小箱，棺材） for the pearl out of the wood from a...
• 8.专心致志
• Yi Qiu was known as the most famous expert at chess throughout the land. Once he gave lessons on chess to two men. One of them was completely absorbed...
• 9.郑人买履
• A man of the state of Zheng wanted to buy a pair of shoes. He measured his foot and put the measurement on a chair. When he set out for the market he ...
• 10.东施效颦
• Xi Shi, a famous beauty, had a pain in her bosom（胸部） , so she had a frown on her face when she went out. An ugly girl who lived nearby saw her and...