Learn Chinese idioms through agricultural and natural themes in this comprehensive language course that explores traditional expressions related to food, animals, plants, time, and geography. Master the cultural significance and proper usage of idioms organized into five main categories: food-related expressions covering grains, vegetables, and fruits; animal-themed idioms featuring horses, oxen, and mythical creatures; botanical idioms highlighting significant plants in Chinese culture; time-related expressions about seasons and natural cycles; and geographic idioms referencing mountains and waters. Gain deeper insights into Chinese language and culture through detailed explanations of each idiom's origin, meaning, and contemporary applications while developing a rich vocabulary rooted in agricultural heritage and natural phenomena.
Overview
Syllabus
- 第一章 Idioms about Food 食物篇
- 1.1 Five Grains 五谷
- 1.2 Vegetables 蔬菜
- 1.3 Fruits 水果
- 1.4 Peach and Plum 桃李
- 第二章 Idioms about Animals 动物篇
- 2.1 Horse 马
- 2.2 Ox 牛
- 2.3 Sheep 羊
- 2.4 Pig 猪
- 2.5 Chicken 鸡
- 2.6 Dragon and Phoenix 龙凤
- 第三章 Idioms about Grass and Trees 草木篇
- 3.1 Grass and Trees 草木一生
- 3.2 A Blade of Grass 寸草春晖
- 3.3 Mulberry and Catalpa 桑梓情怀
- 3.4 The Four Gentlemen 梅兰竹菊
- 3.5 Pine and Cypress 松柏气概
- 第四章 Idioms about Time 光阴篇
- 4.1 Sunrise and Sunset 日出日落
- 4.2 Spring and Autumn 春秋
- 4.3 East and West Wind 东风西风
- 4.4 Light and Shade 光阴
- 第五章 Idioms about Mountains and Waters 山水篇
- 5.1 Splendid Mountains and Waters 锦绣江山
- 5.2 As Stable as Mount Tai 稳如泰山
- 5.3 The Best of Men is Like Water 上善若水
- 5.4 Beauty and Autumn Water 秋水伊人
- 5.5 A Pillar Rock in Mid-Stream 中流砥柱
Taught by
Youqun Xiao , Weiping Wu, Xiaorong Zeng, Zeyuan Chen, Dongqing Hu, Xiaohua Song, Bo Liu, Jianchuan Yang, Yonglan Pang, Xia Liu, , and Xixi Yang
