中文常用成语、俗语

One look is worth a thousand words.Seeing is believing.

to fall short of the best, but be better than the worst

A slow sparrow should make an early start.

spare no effort; go all out; do one's best

bid farewell to the old and usher in the new

try first to make their mistake sound less serious and then to reduce it to nothing at all

the country flourishes and people live in peace

going beyond the limit is as bad as falling short; excess is just as bad as deficiency;too much is as bad as too little

harmony brings wealth;friendliness is conducive to business success

sit on the fence; be a fence-sitter; have a foot in either camp

achieve immediate victory; win instant success

Nothing can be accomplished without norms or standards.

On festive occasions more than ever one thinks of one's dear ones far away.

make a fool of oneself in trying to be smart

suffer a double loss; lose the bait along with the fish

a modest spur to induce others to come forward with valuable contributions; throw a sprat to catch a whale

cut off all means of retreat；burn one's own way of retreat and be determined to fight to the end

a thousand-li journey begins with the first step--the highest eminence is to be gained step by step

Past experience, if not forgotten, is a guide for the future.

fear wolves ahead and tigers behind； hesitate in doing something

The mighty dragon is no match for the native serpent.

A fall of seasonal snow gives promise of a fruitful year

People are in high spirits when involved in happy events.

a retreat away from the turmoil of the world

Just as there is paradise in heaven, there are Suzhou and Hangzhou on earth

a blessing in disguise;Every cloud has a silver lining.

A man should be independent at the age of thirty. /At thirty, a man should be able to think for himself.

seek truth from facts; be practical and realistic; be true to facts

nothing in the world is difficult for one who sets their mind on it；Nothing is difficult if you put your heart into it.