Common Chinese Proverbs

Author : Liwei Jiao,Benjamin Stone
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2014-06-11
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781134652358

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500 Common Chinese Proverbs and Colloquial Expressions by Liwei Jiao,Benjamin Stone Pdf

500 Common Chinese Proverbs and Colloquial Expressions is a dictionary of key Chinese proverbs or suyu. Suyu are vivid and colourful expressions widely used in Chinese language. The smooth use of chengyu in Chinese writing and of suyu in spoken Chinese not only makes communication more effective, it is also an indicator of mastery of the language. This dictionary will provide an ideal resource for all intermediate to advanced learners of Chinese. Concise and practical, it draws upon a large corpus of authentic language data to present 500 of the most commonly used Chinese suyu. The suyu are listed and organised according to their frequency, enabling easy and convenient access for the reader. Each proverb listing: is given in both simplified and traditional characters offers an English translation, followed by English equivalents is followed by two examples, written in Chinese, Pinyin and English, plus explanations and usage notes. Examples are given in the form of dialogues reflecting typical situations, and helpful cultural annotations are provided throughout. A Pinyin index, a stroke index and a Chinese word index are presented at the back of the book and accompanying audio is also available for free download at www.routledge.com/9780415501491. Recorded by native speakers and covering the whole range of proverbs, expressions and example sentences featured in the book, this invaluable resource will help students to build up strong comprehension and communication skills. This dictionary is suitable both for class use and independent study and will be of keen interest to students and teachers of Chinese alike.

Author : Qin Xue Herzberg,Larry Herzberg
Publisher : Stone Bridge Press
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2012-05-08
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781611725179

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Chinese Proverbs and Popular Sayings by Qin Xue Herzberg,Larry Herzberg Pdf

"Chinese Proverbs and Popular Sayings is for everyday readers looking for pithy sayings, deeper understanding of the Chinese culture and a unique look at the Chinese language." - The Rapidian "Chinese Proverbs and Popular Sayings opens a diverting and useful window on Chinese language and culture." - Asian Review of Books This treasury of Chinese wisdom presents over five hundred proverbs while offering keys to culture and language. Here are both the familiar, earnest sayings of Confucius and Lao Zi ("The longest journey begins with a single step") and the homespun truths of every day ("Teachers open the door; you enter by yourself"). Designed both for inspirational browsing and for students of language and culture, the text is organized by subject (Learning, Patience, Money, Family, Food, etc.) and provides commentary plus Chinese characters and pinyin romanization for each entry. Includes an index. Qin Xue Herzberg and Larry Herzberg teach Chinese at Calvin College. They live in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Author : Liwei Jiao,Cornelius C. Kubler,Weiguo Zhang
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2013-08-06
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781136882579

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500 Common Chinese Idioms by Liwei Jiao,Cornelius C. Kubler,Weiguo Zhang Pdf

First published in 2010. 500 Common Chinese Idioms is a unique tool for learners. Presenting the 500 most commonly used Chinese idioms or ‘chengyu’, this dictionary presents: The idiom in both simplified and traditional characters The idiom in pinyin romanisation A literal English translation and English equivalents Two suitable example sentences, plus explanations and usage notes The dictionary offers a step-by-step approach to gaining greater fluency through a grasp of the most common idioms in the language, making it the ideal resource for the intermediate learner of Chinese and for Chinese language teachers. The book is also accompanied by recordings of all 500 idioms, available free through the companion website.

Author : Arthur H. Smith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Proverbs, Chinese
ISBN : UOM:39015056970125

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Proverbs and Common Sayings from the Chinese by Arthur H. Smith Pdf

Author : Arthur H. Smith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1902
Category : Proverbs, Chinese
ISBN : IOWA:31858055787349

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Proverbs and Common Sayings from the Chinese Together with Much Unrelated Matter, Interspersed with Observations on Chinese Things-in-general by Arthur H. Smith Pdf

Author : Arthur Henderson Smith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1914
Category : Proverbs, Chinese
ISBN : UCD:31175007732038

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Proverbs and Common Sayings from the Chinese, Together with Much Related and Unrelated Matter, Interpersed with Observations on Chinese Things in General by Arthur Henderson Smith Pdf

Author : Kathy Wu
Publisher : eBook Partnership
Page : 119 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2015-03-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9789810945398

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Common Chinese Proverbs by Kathy Wu Pdf

This book contains some of the proverbs commonly used in China. It is written in modern simplified Chinese language with Pinyin pronunciation. Each Chinese character or word (if appropriate) is grouped together with its translation and Pinyin to help a learner of the Chinese language master the language. From this text, the learner can also learn about Chinese culture, Chinese philosophy and Chinese way of thinking.

Author : Theodora Lau,Kenneth Lau,Laura Lau
Publisher : Collins Reference
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2008-12-23
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0061703656

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Best-Loved Chinese Proverbs (2nd Edition) by Theodora Lau,Kenneth Lau,Laura Lau Pdf

"By filling one's head instead of one's pocket, one cannot be robbed." The appeal of Chinese proverbs is profound and universal. With brevity, clarity, and simplicity, these carefully chosen words help pass wisdom and insight throughout the ages. This timeless, eloquent collection of proverbs offers fundamental truths about the natural world and the human condition, on subjects such as: Ability • Adversity • Beauty • Character • Conflict Cooperation • Deception • Defeat • Fortune • Greed • Happiness Honor • Inspiration • Knowledge • Leadership • Love Moderation • Necessity • Neighbors • Obstinacy • Opportunity Perseverance • Pride • Sincerity • Strategy • Success Thought • Trust • Victory • Wisdom • And More "With our thoughts we must build our world."

Author : Arcturus Publishing
Publisher : Sirius Entertainment
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2022-11
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 139882061X

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Chinese Proverbs by Arcturus Publishing Pdf

Designed both for inspirational browsing and for students of language and culture. The appeal of Chinese proverbs is profound and universal. This timeless, eloquent collection of proverbs offers fundamental truths about the natural world and the human condition.

Author : Arthur H. Smith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1902
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:452421869

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The Proverbs and Common Sayings of the Chinese by Arthur H. Smith Pdf

Author : Vivian Ling,Peng Wang
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2021-03-23
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781462922277

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Chinese Stories for Language Learners by Vivian Ling,Peng Wang Pdf

The highly anticipated next book in Tuttle's Stories for Language Learners series is here! This book presents 22 classic Chinese proverbs and the traditional tales behind them. The stories are bilingual, with the Chinese and English versions presented on facing pages. Each includes an explanation of how the proverb is used today, cultural notes, vocabulary and discussion questions. Online audio recordings of the tales by native speakers give students a chance to improve their pronunciation and comprehension. Some of the proverbs featured in this collection include: "Painting the Eyes on the Dragon" Based on the story of a famous court painter in 6th century China who painted dragons, this proverb refers to the finishing touches needed to bring a work of art or literature to life. In a discussion, it refers to the final statements used to clinch the argument. "Waiting for Rabbits by a Tree Stump" Based on an ancient folktale about a foolish farmer who sees a rabbit kill itself in front of him by running into a tree stump, then gives up tilling his field to wait for more rabbits by the stump. This saying is applied to people who wait passively for luck to strike again. It also refers to impractical people who stick to one way of doing things only because it has worked for them once in the past. "Pure Water Has No Fish; Perfect People Have No Friends" Many versions of this historical tale exist. The one told here is about a 2nd century AD official sent to govern a far-flung outpost on the Silk Road who is fastidious in applying strict rules and thereby causes the local people to rebel against him. In the professional world, it is used to refer to people who do not like to work with an overly strict supervisor or colleague. Whether being used in a classroom or for self-study, Chinese Stories for Language Learners provides an educational and entertaining way for intermediate Mandarin learners to expand their vocabulary and understanding of the language.

Author : John S. Rohsenow
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2003-02-28
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 0824827708

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ABC Dictionary of Chinese Proverbs (Yanyu) by John S. Rohsenow Pdf

This Chinese-English dictionary of proverbs (yanyu) consists of approximately 4,000 Chinese proverbs alphabetically arranged by the first word(s) (ci) of the proverb according to the Hanyu Pinyin transcription and Chinese characters (standard simplified), followed by a literal (and when necessary also a figurative) English translation. Additional data such as brief usage notes, sources, parallel expressions, cross-references, and famous instances of use are provided where available. The proverbs are supplemented by an index of key words (both Chinese and English) found in all entries and of all topics addressed. The author has provided a scholarly introduction analyzing the definition, structure, usage, and history of these yanyu in traditional and contemporary China as well as a bibliography of collections and relevant scholarly studies of yanyu. This work, the first such scholarly collection to appear since the Reverend Scarborough’s 1926 collection, will be of use not only to sinologists in a wide variety of fields, including anthropology, literature, sociology, psychology, and history, but also to non-Chinese readers interested in Chinese culture or comparative ethnolinguistic and paremiological research.

Author : Arthur Henderson Smith
Publisher : Sagwan Press
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2018-02-05
Category : History
ISBN : 1376761882

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Proverbs and Common Sayings from the Chinese, Together with Much Related and Unrelated Matter, Interspersed with Observations on Chinese Things-In-Gen by Arthur Henderson Smith Pdf

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Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Proverbs, Chinese
ISBN : 9810900953

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Common Chinese Proverbs by Anonim Pdf

Author : John S. Major,Sarah A. Queen,Andrew Seth Meyer,Harold D. Roth
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 1003 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2010-04-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9780231520850

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The Huainanzi by John S. Major,Sarah A. Queen,Andrew Seth Meyer,Harold D. Roth Pdf

Compiled by scholars at the court of Liu An, king of Huainan, in the second century B.C.E, The Huainanzi is a tightly organized, sophisticated articulation of Western Han philosophy and statecraft. Outlining "all that a modern monarch needs to know," the text emphasizes rigorous self-cultivation and mental discipline, brilliantly synthesizing for readers past and present the full spectrum of early Chinese thought. The Huainanzi locates the key to successful rule in a balance of broad knowledge, diligent application, and the penetrating wisdom of a sage. It is a unique and creative synthesis of Daoist classics, such as the Laozi and the Zhuangzi; works associated with the Confucian tradition, such as the Changes, the Odes, and the Documents; and a wide range of other foundational philosophical and literary texts from the Mozi to the Hanfeizi. The product of twelve years of scholarship, this remarkable translation preserves The Huainanzi's special rhetorical features, such as parallel prose and verse, and showcases a compositional technique that conveys the work's powerful philosophical appeal. This path-breaking volume will have a transformative impact on the field of early Chinese intellectual history and will be of great interest to scholars and students alike.