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 [...]
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] [...]
The arrogant army will lose the battle for sure. — The moral of this proverb, or a meaning could be anyone who is arrogant/over-confident about their own abilities will fail indeed. Comapre it to, Pride comes before the fall. (This is a rough translation from a Chinese proverb)
If the wind comes from an empty cave, it’s not without a reason. — The moral of this proverb, or a meaning could be Most seemingly strange events and actions have logical explanations. (This is a rough translation from a Chinese proverb)
