No one knows a son better than the father. — The moral of this proverb, or a meaning could be Having spent decades with each other, family members know what type of persons each other are like. “Sons” and “fathers” also apply to the female equivalents. Used for character witness in a trial. Despite his/her [...]
Reviling a locust tree when pointing at a mulberry tree. — One of the meanings of this proverb could be… While one might appear to be criticizing someone or something, the intended criticism might refer to someone or something else completely. (This is a rough translation from a Chinese proverb)
Not having arrived at the Yellow River, the heart is not dead. — The moral of this proverb, or a meaning could be Only when there is no road left does one finally feel despair. Also means no tears until one sees one’s own coffin. Figuratively: Feeling despair only when one arrives at the Yellow [...]
I hear and I forget; I see and I remember; I do and I understand. — The moral of this proverb, or a meaning could be You can only understand something by trying it yourself. Also said as… Telling me and I [will] forget. Showing me and I [will] remember. Involving me and I [will] [...]
Blind bear picks corn, picks one and drops one. — One of the meanings of this proverb could be… You will lose what you already have if you keep seeking for more. Take note… (Story) A bear (a bear, in Chinese culture, frequently symbolizes someone with little common sense) was picking corn and sticking the [...]
