Dragons in Our Life (Everyday Sayings) (Animal Signs in Everyday Chinese Sayings)

by Xue Lin

Jian Zhi Qiu (Illustrator)

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This book begins with a general introduction showing how widely and deeply the names and images associated with dragons are embedded in Chinese culture and everyday life. The sayings are of two types. First are proverbs which give advice on how to act and think;the second are idiomatic and can be used to sum up and comment on familiar situations and personalities. Accompanied by colourful and expressive illustrations, the meanings of the sayings are made accessible to young readers.
  • ISBN10 1908350202
  • ISBN13 9781908350206
  • Publish Date 31 May 2014 (first published 15 July 2012)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country GB
  • Imprint Snowflake Books Ltd
  • Edition 2nd Revised edition
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 32
  • Language English