From ghosts that eat tofu to an angry Buddha, here are 10 Chinese idioms and proverbs alongside their origin stories. (Note: ...

Originating from Chinese philosopher Mencius, this idiom is about soldiers fleeing from their opponents. Some are faster and run 100 steps away, while others only reach 50 steps. The soldiers who ...

The Rat may be small but, due to its quick-wittedness, it takes the No.1 spot in the 12-year cycle of animals in the Chinese zodiac. Legend has it that it hitched a ride on the back of the Ox in ...

Check out these two Cantonese slang phrases and 10 English idioms from Sue Ng for new beginnings and challenges. We hope your new year is off to a good start! 1. Out with the old and in with the ...

Cao Tongyou from China writes: In Chinese culture there are a lot of idioms which express people's feelings or emotions. I have learnt a few English idioms, but I do not know how to use them for ...

The Chinese have various rabbit-themed sayings to depict a diverse range of actions. Here are the most famous ones and what they mean: Literal translation: The Golden Crow sets in the West ...