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Release Pigeons

Why Do Chinese Speakers Say "Release Pigeons"?
I...

Cut Leek

Spotting "Cut Leek" in the Wild
You’re standing...

Let It Rot

"Let It Rot": A Window into Chinese Thinking
There...

Lie Flat

Spotting "Lie Flat" in the Wild
You’re squintin...

Ant Move Mountain

"Ant Move Mountain" — Lost in Translation
You’...

Grass Boat Borrow Arrow

Understanding "Grass Boat Borrow Arrow"
Imagine ...

Borrow East Wind

What is "Borrow East Wind"?
You’re sipping luke...

Melon Ripe Stem Falls

The Story Behind "Melon Ripe Stem Falls"
You’ve...

Return To Basics

Understanding "Return To Basics"
Picture this: y...

Go Through Fire Water

Decoding "Go Through Fire Water"
It sounds like ...

Move Mountain

"Move Mountain": A Window into Chinese Thinking
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Stir Up Wind And Rain

Decoding "Stir Up Wind And Rain"
You’re reading...

Make Waves

"Make Waves" — Lost in Translation
You’re sipp...

Drink Water Think Source

Why Do Chinese Speakers Say "Drink Water Think Sou...

Pretend Dead

"Pretend Dead" — Lost in Translation
You’re st...

Fallen Leaves Return Root

The Story Behind "Fallen Leaves Return Root"
You...

Pretend To Be Pig Eat Tiger

Spotting "Pretend To Be Pig Eat Tiger" in the Wild...

Dog Fights Over Bone

"Dog Fights Over Bone": A Window into Chinese Thin...

Stir Fried Cold Rice

Understanding "Stir Fried Cold Rice"
Picture thi...

Pinch Soft Persimmon

What is "Pinch Soft Persimmon"?
You’re standing...

Riding Tiger Hard To Dismount

"Riding Tiger Hard To Dismount": A Window into Chi...

Shoot Two Hawks With One Arrow

Spotting "Shoot Two Hawks With One Arrow" in the W...

Fox Tail Exposed

"Fox Tail Exposed" — Lost in Translation
You’r...

Carve Boat Seek Sword

Understanding "Carve Boat Seek Sword"
You’ve pr...

Plum Quench Thirst

Understanding "Plum Quench Thirst"
You’ve proba...

Bamboo Basket Fetch Water

The Story Behind "Bamboo Basket Fetch Water"
You...

Big Fish Eat Small Fish

The Story Behind "Big Fish Eat Small Fish"
You’...

Ride Wind Break Waves

What is "Ride Wind Break Waves"?
You’re sipping...

Catch Turtle In Jar

The Story Behind "Catch Turtle In Jar"
Imagine a...

Boil Frog In Warm Water

The Story Behind "Boil Frog In Warm Water"
It be...

Kill Chicken Scare Monkey

Spotting "Kill Chicken Scare Monkey" in the Wild ...

Cover Ear Steal Bell

The Story Behind "Cover Ear Steal Bell"
Picture ...

Burn Bridge After Crossing

Spotting "Burn Bridge After Crossing" in the Wild ...

Sit In Well Watch Sky

Spotting "Sit In Well Watch Sky" in the Wild
You...

Eight Immortals Cross Sea

"Eight Immortals Cross Sea": A Window into Chinese...

Beat Grass Startle Snake

The Story Behind "Beat Grass Startle Snake"
Imag...

Chicken Talks To Duck

Decoding "Chicken Talks To Duck"
You’re standin...

Mantis Blocks Car

What is "Mantis Blocks Car"?
You’re biking down...

Fox Borrows Tiger Terror

Why Do Chinese Speakers Say "Fox Borrows Tiger Ter...

Fish In Troubled Water

"Fish In Troubled Water": A Window into Chinese Th...