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1.一言为重
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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...
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2.不合时宜
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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...
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3.一技之长
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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...
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4.入木三分
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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...
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5.相敬如宾
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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...
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6.万事俱备 只欠东风
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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...
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7.买椟还珠
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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...
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8.专心致志
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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...
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9.郑人买履
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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 ...
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10.东施效颦
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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...