Becoming a Dragon: Forty Chinese Proverbs, is a bilingual (English-Chinese) collection of proverbs, popular phrases, and two-part allegorical sayings, designed for self-study and classroom teaching. Each proverb comes with the story behind the proverb and its source in both English and Chinese, a literal translation, the figurative meaning, an English equivalent, a vocabulary list, and examples of how the proverb is used in modern written and spoken Chinese.
Becoming a Dragon: Forty Chinese Proverbs for Lifelong Learning and Classroom Study
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Description
There is a Chinese proverb for almost any situation, and judicious use of proverbs is regarded as a sign of good education. Proverbs are often derived from classical stories or historical events, and offer a multi-dimensional resource for learning Chinese. Becoming a Dragon: Forty Chinese Proverbs for Lifelong Learning and Classroom Study, is a bilingual (English-Chinese) collection of proverbs, popular phrases, and two-part allegorical sayings. Each proverb is set out with all the materials needed for self-study and classroom teaching: the story behind the proverb and its source in both English and Chinese, a literal translation, the figurative meaning, English equivalents, a vocabulary list, and examples of how the proverb is used in modern written and spoken Chinese. Illustrations and vocabulary lists are also available online for use in classroom presentations.
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Midwest Book Review –
“Compiled and translated by Haiwang Yuan, Becoming a Dragon: Forty Chinese Proverbs, is a bilingual (English-Chinese) collection showcasing proverbs, popular phrases, and two-part allegorical sayings. A specifically and effectively designed as a textbook for self-study and classroom teaching, each individual proverb comes with the story behind that proverb and its source in both English and Chinese, as well as a literal translation, the figurative meaning, an English equivalent, a vocabulary list, and examples of how the proverb is used in modern written and spoken Chinese. Uniquely informative, thoughtful and thought-provoking,Becoming a Dragon is an especially recommended addition to personal, community, and academic library collections.”