Category Archives: Chinese proverbs

20 Famous and wise Chinese proverbs ( 谚语 yanyu), sayings and quotes: Chinese, pinyin, English translation and Standing still – Jewel (lyrics)

Posted on 06/05/2014 by Chinesetolearn

1 A bird does not sing because it has an answer. It sings because it has a song. 鸟儿唱歌不是因为它们有了答案，而是因为它们有歌要唱。 niǎor chànggē bú shì yīnwèi tāmen yǒule dáàn ，érshì yīnwèi tāmen yǒu gē yào chàng 。 鸟(bird)儿(suffix, no meaning)唱(sing)歌(song)不(not)是(is/be)因为(because)它们(they)有(have)了(past tense marker)答案(answer)，而是(but)因为(because)它们(they)有(have)歌(song)要(want … Continue reading →

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2013 Lunar Chinese New Year – Year of the Snake — symbols or symbolic meanings of snake in Chinese culture, also famous Mandarin Chinese snake idioms, proverbs with pinyin and English translation

Posted on 02/21/2013 by Chinesetolearn

Dear readers: belated happy 2013 Lunar Chinese New Year to you. In Chinese culture, 蛇 shé (snake) is a symbol of intelligence, charm, and even auspiciousness. You might wonder why horrible snakes have such positive symbolic meanings. In Chinese mythology, … Continue reading →

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