Collection of Proverbs: A Reader on Chinese Traditional Culture (First Series)

Author: Lan Lan
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Publish Date: 2003-12-01
Features: Proverbs are popular, concise, and profound fixed expressions passed down orally by the masses. They are a summary of people's production experience and social life, reflecting the rich wisdom of the people. Most proverbs reveal objective truths and are full of educational value. Proverbs are refined through long-term, repeated use, so their sentence structures are often well-structured, their tones harmonious, and their expressions concrete, vivid, and lifelike. They are a language style favored by the masses. Appropriately using proverbs in speech and writing can make language more vivid and expressive, enhancing communication effectiveness. It should be noted that some proverbs passed down in folk culture contain outdated ideas and certain biases, representing the dross of proverbs, such as the widely circulated sayings "A person's fate is by heaven" and "If it's not clean, eat without getting sick." Additionally, some agricultural proverbs have strong regional characteristics and may not be suitable for other areas. To help people better learn and use proverbs, we have carefully selected nearly 5,000 positive, vivid, and widely circulated proverbs and compiled them into this small booklet. Since proverbs cover a wide range of topics, including life, society, and nature, we have categorized them into sixteen parts for easy reference and systematic study. The proverbs selected for this book are simple, vivid, and lively, embodying essence, массовость, and practicality. They are suitable not only for people, especially middle and primary school students, to learn and use but also for leisurely enjoyment during tea breaks and after meals.