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Idioms and Sayings

The Stories Behind 100 Chinese Idioms
100 Common Chinese Idioms and Set Phrases
100 Chinese Two-part Allegorical Sayings
100 Pearls of Chinese Wisdom

This four volume set is one of the finest and most complete collections of Chinese idiomatic, philosophical, and allegorical tales ever published. A must for cultural historians, and linguists, each story is offered in English and Chinese characters and presents a wealth of information of Chinese thought. Also features footnotes and pinyin for each saying, and is illustrated throughout.
$34.95  

Fun with Chinese Idioms
The Chinese love idioms and, with their characteristic wit and appreciation of language, will often coin pithy sayings on the spot. But Chinese idioms are not just a play on words; they are the heart and soul of the Chinese language, imparting insight and advice through humour and sheer economy of words. With fresh illustrations and concise explanations in English and Chinese, this book sheds light on these expressions, some of which are thousands of years old. It is a delightful way to learn some of the most common idioms from the thousands that exist in the Chinese language. Each volume is 126 pages and contains an index. Shipping weight 1 lb.
Volume 1
$8.95  
Volume 2
$8.95  

The Stories Behind 100 Chinese Idioms
This is a great book for those who know some Chinese idioms but not the stories behind them or for anyone who is interested in the Chinese language and culture. "Tyranny Is Fiercer Than a Tiger", "Persisting in Evil Brings Self-Destruction" and "Dipping a Finger Into the Pot" are some of the idioms presented and explained in this book - all offered in both English and Chinese.
$12.95  

100 Common Chinese Idioms and Set Phrases
A selection of Chinese everyday idioms for anyone interested in Chinese culture and language. Contains idioms like "Mistaking the Reflection of a Bow for a Snake", "Every Bush and Tree Looks like an Enemy" and "An Old Horse Knows the Way" in both English and Chinese. Each idiom is also accompanied by an appropriate illustration.
$9.95  

100 Chinese Two-part Allegorical Sayings
A book filled with Chinese wisdom, contained in a hundred two-part allegorical sayings, all explained in both English and Chinese. For those who want to add to their understanding of the Chinese language and sound more like a native speaker.
$9.95  

100 Pearls of Chinese Wisdom
A great book for those who want to sound more like a native speaker of Chinese or for anyone who needs some pearls of wisdom every now and then. Both English and Chinese explanations with illustrations.
$9.95