🛶 刻舟求剑 kè zhōu qiú jiàn – Marking the Boat to Find the Sword

🛶 刻舟求剑 kè zhōu qiú jiàn – Marking the Boat to Find the Sword

Learn the idiom 刻舟求剑, a humorous Chinese story about a man who tries to recover a sword using an outdated method. Includes story, usage, examples, and a memory tip.

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🎣 鹬蚌相争,渔翁得利 yù bàng xiāng zhēng, yú wēng dé lì – When Two Fight, a Third Wins

🎣 鹬蚌相争,渔翁得利 yù bàng xiāng zhēng, yú wēng dé lì – When Two Fight, a Third Wins

Learn the Chinese idiom 鹬蚌相争,渔翁得利 — a story about conflict and unexpected winners. Includes origin, usage, real examples, and a memory tip.

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🦊 狐假虎威 hú jiǎ hǔ wēi – A Fox Using a Tiger’s Power

🦊 狐假虎威 hú jiǎ hǔ wēi – A Fox Using a Tiger’s Power

Learn the meaning of 狐假虎威 — a Chinese idiom about using someone else’s power to appear strong. Includes the story, usage tips, examples, and practice.

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🌌 杞人忧天 qǐ rén yōu tiān – Worrying About the Sky Falling

🌌 杞人忧天 qǐ rén yōu tiān – Worrying About the Sky Falling

Learn the meaning of 杞人忧天 — a humorous Chinese idiom about worrying for no reason. Includes the story, usage tips, examples, and a fun practice.

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🐑 亡羊补牢 wáng yáng bǔ láo – Fix the Fence After Losing the Sheep

🐑 亡羊补牢 wáng yáng bǔ láo – Fix the Fence After Losing the Sheep

Learn the meaning of 亡羊补牢 — a Chinese idiom that teaches us it’s never too late to fix a mistake. Includes the story, examples, and a practice sentence.

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🧠 三思而后行 sān sī ér hòu xíng – Think Before You Act

🧠 三思而后行 sān sī ér hòu xíng – Think Before You Act

Discover the meaning of 三思而后行 — a wise Chinese idiom about thinking carefully before making a decision. Includes story, examples, and practice.

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🐰 守株待兔 shǒu zhū dài tù – Waiting for Luck to Come

🐰 守株待兔 shǒu zhū dài tù – Waiting for Luck to Come

Discover the story of 守株待兔 — a Chinese idiom about waiting for luck without effort. Learn how to use it with real-life examples and practice.

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🛡️ 自相矛盾 zì xiāng máo dùn – To Contradict Oneself

🛡️ 自相矛盾 zì xiāng máo dùn – To Contradict Oneself

Discover the story and meaning of 自相矛盾 — a classic Chinese idiom about contradictions. Learn how to use it with examples and a simple practice challenge.

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🌱 拔苗助长 bá miáo zhù zhǎng – Ruin Growth by Rushing It

🌱 拔苗助长 bá miáo zhù zhǎng – Ruin Growth by Rushing It

Discover the meaning and story of 拔苗助长 — a Chinese idiom that warns against rushing progress. Includes real examples and a practice challenge!

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🐍 画蛇添足 huà shé tiān zú – Ruin the Perfect by Adding Too Much

🐍 画蛇添足 huà shé tiān zú – Ruin the Perfect by Adding Too Much

Discover the story behind the famous Chinese idiom 画蛇添足 (huà shé tiān zú) — a fun yet wise expression that warns against doing too much and ruining something already good.

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