Chinese Sayings

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1. This commonly used expression is translated as "Horse, horse, tiger, tiger" (Ma ma hu hu). What is its usage? So-so Grab life by the horns Run for your life Fear bites

2. "Small heart" (Xiao xin) is a phrase you see in many different areas. Can you guess the meaning? Be careful Stingy Incapacitated Not compassionate

3. China has over one billion people and they all know the phrase: "People mountain, people sea" (Ren shan, ren hai). Do you? My vacation plans There are people everywhere The landscape is beautiful I can see my house from here

4. "Ride airplane" (Zuo feiji) is something that many people around the world do. What does it convey?. Act violently Eating bad food Run fast Daydreaming

5. "In morning say 'three', in the evening say 'four'" (Zao "san", wan "si"). This phrase is not as common as some, but can you guess its meaning? Snooze and lose Early to bed, early to rise Changeable The early bird gets the worm

6. What idiom does this phrase detail? "Vehicles flow like water and horses form a line that look like a dragon."(Che shui ma long) Easy come, easy go Heavy traffic What goes around comes around Naptime

7. While most people add vinegar, the phrase, "Eat vinegar" (Chi cuo)has what meaning? Be sick Be jealous Be angry Be hungry

8. The phrase "Look not up" (Kan bu qi)is not one you want to hear. What is its meaning? Look down on someone Watch your head Watch your step Pay attention

9. "Goose egg" (E' Dan) has meanings around the world. What does it express in Chinese? Hope is eternal Happiness for all Smile Zero

10. Many Chinese idioms involve animals. The phrase, "The fox pretending to be the tiger" (Hu jia hu wei) has what meaning? His bark is worse than his bite In weakness, strength Wherever you go, there you are Taking advantage of your connection with someone