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? Fear bites Run for your life So-so Grab life by the horns

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

3. China has over one billion people and they all know the phrase: "People mountain, people sea" (Ren shan, ren hai). Do you? There are people everywhere The landscape is beautiful My vacation plans 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?. Eating bad food Act violently Daydreaming Run fast

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) Naptime Easy come, easy go Heavy traffic What goes around comes around

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

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

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

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