Proverbs of China
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Chinese Proverbs for Beginners

Start with sayings whose images and lessons are easy to remember. This collection favors common expressions, close English parallels, and situations a learner can recognize in daily life.

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  1. 01千里之行，始于足下qiān lǐ zhī xíng, shǐ yú zú xiàEvery large achievement starts with one practical first step.Not startedPractice
  2. 02不怕慢，就怕站bù pà màn, jiù pà zhànSteady progress matters more than speed, while giving up guarantees no progress.Not startedPractice
  3. 03熟能生巧shú néng shēng qiǎoRepeated practice develops fluency and mastery.Not startedPractice
  4. 04失败是成功之母shī bài shì chéng gōng zhī mǔFailure can provide the experience needed for later success.Not startedPractice
  5. 05三思而后行sān sī ér hòu xíngConsider a decision carefully before taking action.Not startedPractice
  6. 06有志者事竟成yǒu zhì zhě shì jìng chéngStrong determination makes a difficult goal achievable.Not startedPractice
  7. 07患难见真情huàn nàn jiàn zhēn qíngGenuine loyalty and affection become visible in difficult times.Not startedPractice
  8. 08家和万事兴jiā hé wàn shì xīngHarmony at home creates a foundation for wider well-being and success.Not startedPractice
  9. 09欲速则不达yù sù zé bù dáRushing can prevent you from achieving the result at all.Not startedPractice
  10. 10活到老，学到老huó dào lǎo, xué dào lǎoLearning should continue throughout one’s entire life.Not startedPractice
  11. 11亡羊补牢，为时未晚wáng yáng bǔ láo, wéi shí bù wǎnCorrecting a problem after a loss can still prevent further harm.Not startedPractice
  12. 12金无足赤，人无完人jīn wú zú chì, rén wú wán rénEveryone has limitations, so perfection is an unrealistic standard.Not startedPractice