East Meets West

33 Chinese Idioms That Inspire Everyday Life

De: Eve Zen

Narrado por: Timothy J. Assink

This book invites you on a fascinating journey through timeless Chinese idioms that hold immense practicality in our everyday lives. Spanning a diverse range of themes such as strategic thinking, effective communication, meaningful relationships, the art of learning, emotional wellbeing, and the pursuit of achievement and success, these idioms resonate deeply in our modern existence, transcending cultural boundaries to offer universal wisdom.

Written in an accessible and enjoyable style, this book caters to both kids and adults alike. Brace yourself for an entertaining adventure to discover the fascinating world of Chinese culture, philosophy, history, and language. Each idiom unfolds through humorous narratives that will leave you chuckling and craving for more.

Chapter 1: Strategic Approaches

• "Half the Effort, Twice the Result."
• "Beating the Grass to Scare the Snake."
• "Three Visits to the Thatched Hut."
• "Quenching Thirst by Gazing at Plums."
• "Praying Mantis Catches the Cicada."
• "Achieve a Goal in One Swift Stroke."

Chapter 2: Communication and Relationships

• "Playing the Lute to a Cow."
• "Carrying Thorns and Apologizing."
• "Judging a Person by Appearance."
• "Generalizing from One Case to Another."
• "Returning the Intact Jade to Zhao."
• "Cooperate and Overcome Difficulties Together."

Chapter 3: The Journey of Learning

• "Boring a Hole in the Wall to Steal Light."
• "Hearing the Rooster Crow and Starting to Dance."
• "Sleeping on Brushwood and Tasting Gall."
• "Hanging from a Beam and Stabbing One's Thigh."
• "The Foolish Old Man Moves Mountains."

©2023 Eve Zen (P)2023 Eve Zen

Insightful stories!

I really enjoyed listening to these idioms and recommended them to my friends. The idioms and stories provide guidance to address many problems in real world situations.

Great!

I truly enjoyed this book, and i learned so much about Chinese culture and language through listening.

Wonderful!

Absolutely enlightening to listen, learned a ton from eastern wisdom through Chinese idioms! I hope to be able to use some of these idioms when I talk to my Chinese friends next time :-)

Super helpful

I really like these stories from the ancient Chinese history. Some stories are very funny and some could help improve our communication and wellbeing.

Depth of self.

good for reflection, depth of self.
I remember growing up next to a Cantonese family. I was so young I didn't understand the depth of culture. so now this book brings me back, remembering things from my youth.