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The bird keeps singing; it is looking for company.
- Old time
古今之事理无穷，一人之知识有限
The issues in ancient and modern times are inexhaustible, but the knowledge of one man is limited.
The proverb emphasizes the signi…
- Artisan, master
The most outstanding artisan would not cut things in person; the most talented chef would not set the table in person.
- Medicine
医能治一病谓之巧，能治百病谓之良
A physician qualified to cure one disease is considered clever, and if he can treat a hundred maladies, he is called excellent.
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- Talent, skill
Talent is refreshed daily when in active use, and thinking is not exhausted by positive function.
- Costumes
衣带渐宽终不悔，为伊消得人憔悴
My clothes hang loose on my emaciated body, but regrets I have none, all because of her.
The proverb describes a person who feel…
- Mirrors, utensils
When the mirror is highly polished, the dust will not defile it; when the heart is enlightened with wisdom, licentious vices will not arise in it.
- Fishermen, oceans
渔者不死于山，猎者不溺于渊
Fish, caught by the fisherman, do not die on the mountains, and animals, chased by the hunter, do not dive into the pond.
The prover…
- Spring and wind
Spring wind turns the south shore green, but when will the bright moon light my way home?
