成语 (Idioms)

The Chinese language is so complex, but that complexity easily creates short phrases that are packed with meaningful philosophies of life.

These thoughts are often difficult to express gracefully in languages like English... definitely hard to get these translations working well.



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十年河东,十年河西

(shí nián hé dōng, shí nián hé xī)
Like a river, life isn't static, nor will it always continue in the same direction.
Dule Temple Sign

具足园成

(jù zú yuán chéng)
You already have what you need to be content.

等等

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