Chinese Stories for Language Learners A Treasury of Proverbs and Folktales in Chinese and English 1st editon by Vivian Ling, Peng Wang ISBN 1462922279 9781462922277
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ISBN 10: 1462922279
ISBN 13: 9781462922277
Author: Vivian Ling; Peng Wang
This book presents 22 classic Chinese proverbs and the traditional tales behind them. The stories are bilingual, with the Chinese and English versions presented on facing pages. Each includes an explanation of how the proverb is used today, cultural notes, vocabulary and discussion questions. Online audio recordings of the tales by native speakers give students a chance to improve their pronunciation and comprehension.
Some of the proverbs featured in this collection include:
- “Painting the Eyes on the Dragon”
Based on the story of a famous court painter in 6th century China who painted dragons, this proverb refers to the finishing touches needed to bring a work of art or literature to life. In a discussion, it refers to the final statements used to clinch the argument.
- “Waiting for Rabbits by a Tree Stump”
Based on an ancient folktale about a foolish farmer who sees a rabbit kill itself in front of him by running into a tree stump, then gives up tilling his field to wait for more rabbits by the stump. This saying is applied to people who wait passively for luck to strike again. It also refers to impractical people who stick to one way of doing things only because it has worked for them once in the past.
- “Pure Water Has No Fish; Perfect People Have No Friends”
Many versions of this historical tale exist. The one told here is about a 2nd century AD official sent to govern a far-flung outpost on the Silk Road who is fastidious in applying strict rules and thereby causes the local people to rebel against him. In the professional world, it is used to refer to people who do not like to work with an overly strict supervisor or colleague.
Whether being used in a classroom or for self-study, Chinese Stories for Language Learners provides an educational and entertaining way for intermediate Mandarin learners to expand their vocabulary and understanding of the language.
Chinese Stories for Language Learners A Treasury of Proverbs and Folktales in Chinese and English 1st Table of contents:
1. Marking a Boat to Locate a Lost Sword 刻舟求剑
Modern Wives and Traditional Husbands 现代妻子与传统丈夫
2. Learning the Handan Walk 邯郸学步
China Opens to the World 中国在对外开放初期的抉择
3. Like a Frog at the Bottom of a Well 井底之蛙
A Country Boy Becomes a Scholar 从美国农村走出来的汉学家
4. The Bamboo Painter with Real Bamboo in His Heart 胸有成竹
Why Risk Failure? 为何冒失败的风险
5. Painting the Eyes on a Dragon 画龙点睛
The Importance of Book Titles 书名的意义
6. The Great Teacher Who Provided Equal Opportunities for His Students 有教无类
Need-blind College Admissions 美国优秀贫困生怎么上大学
7. The Fox Who Uses the Tiger’s Prowess 狐假虎威
Madame Mao: A Paper Tiger 毛主席的妻子江青
8. Trust Old Horses to Know the Way 老马识途
China Calls Back an “Old Horse Who Knows the Way” for US-China Trade Talks 识途的老马加入中美贸易谈判
9. Waiting for Rabbits by a Tree Stump 守株待兔
Waiting at Starbucks for a Mate 找对象
10. When the City Gate Burns, Fish in the Moat Suffer Disaster 城门失火，殃及池鱼
The Collateral Damage of Divorce 离婚的代价
11. The Old Frontiersman Who Lost His Horse 塞翁失马，焉知非福
Missing an Ill-Fated Flight 幸好没搭上那趟便机
12. Pure Water Has No Fish; Scrupulous People Have No Friends 水至清则无鱼，人至察则无徒
Learning to be a Friend of “Perfect” People 完美无缺的朋友
13. Bo Le Recognizes a Superb Horse 伯乐相马
Recruiting Superb Language Teachers 发掘汉语教师千里马
14. Planning Lies with Man, But Success Lies with Heaven 谋事在人，成事在天
Chasing Your Dreams 第一代大学生的梦想
15. Azure Blue Is from Indigo But Surpasses Indigo 青出于蓝，而胜于蓝
Leonardo Da Vinci and Maya Lin 达芬奇与林璎
16. Choosing Between Fish and Bear Paws 鱼与熊掌，不可兼得
Juggling Career and Family Life 事业与家庭能否兼得?
17. An Imposter in the Orchestra 滥竽充数
A College Admissions Scandal 大学招生骗局
18. People Cannot Be Judged by Their Appearance; Oceans Cannot Be Measured with a Bucket 人不可貌相，海水不可斗量
Laszlo the Janitor 新移民给我的启示
19. Uprooting Sprouts to Help Them Grow 拔苗助长
Cultivating Musical Talent 培养孩子的音乐天赋
20. Keep the Mountain Green So You’ll Have Firewood to Burn 留得青山在，不怕没柴烧
Rising from the Ashes of War 劫后余生的商务印书馆
21. Covering One’s Ears to Steal a Bell 掩耳盗铃
The Massacre at Wounded Knee 伤膝溪大屠杀
22. The Underdog Who Changed History 士别三日，刮目相看
A Life Transformed by Education 教育改变了她的命运
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