‘Exploring Chinese Idioms’ (Part 2)

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What are the idioms derived from the Chu-Han Contention?

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Draw the sword and crossbow: how powerful was Qin’s military technology?

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Discussing military tactics on paper (meaning armchair strategy): it turns out that Zhao Kuo was actually a scapegoat for the leadership?

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Put the common good before personal interest: what valuable qualities did Lin Xiangru possess?

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A lone swordsman presents himself at a feast: how did Guan Yu conquered Jingzhou alone?

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Food should be gourmet: Exploring Confucius’ dining etiquette

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Cutting hair to host guests: the great wisdom of Tao Yuanming’s great-great-grandmother

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Good medicine tastes bitter: the earliest unearthed ancient medicine prescription dates back to the Han dynasty

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Hanging gourd and saving lives (meaning practicing medicine to save lives): the special affection Chinese people have for gourds

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