Chinese Proverbs The Wisdom Of Cheng-Yu

Chengyu literally translates as 'become a saying' or 'set phrase'. It adds a depth and richness of expression to modern Chinese, which quite often is difficult to fully translate. Almost all of the chengyu included in this collection refer back to stories found in some of the earliest Chinese literature and will not only improve your spoken Chinese but also gives insight into the richness and variety of Chinese history and tradition