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So by saying these four words the speaker recalls the story behind it and the lesson it teaches us. Think thethe English version theThe Boy speaker knows thofstory. If you warn someone not to cry wolf they will understand exactly what it means because thethe allegory behind it. Thofofhow Chinese idioms work. To some extent, they occupy a similar position in Chinese consciousness to Aesop's fables in Western culture.
As in the case theCrying Wolf it ofoften difficult or impossible to guess the meaning thean idiom if you C Level Contact List don't know the story behind it. Chinese idioms have a history thehundreds or even thousands theyears. They are rich in images thedaily life in ancient China. These stories feature emperors, kings, generals and scholars. They usually feature wild animals, mythical creatures, wars, adventures, love stories, and other elements relevant to the people thethe time.

Thofofanother aspect theChinese idioms that ofso fascinating because they also provide a window into the past, allowing us to look back at ancient China and better understand the people and culture that produced these idioms. Thofofa brief overview. Now let's look at some thethe most famous examples to see how they work. Traditional four-character and five-character idioms Here are some thethe most famous or interesting traditional idioms and their story versions to help you understand their origins and meanings.
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