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Intermediate | Animal Proverbs: A Blind Cat Meets A Dead Mouse

Intermediate | Animal Proverbs: A Blind Cat Meets A Dead Mouse

FromChinesePod - Intermediate


Intermediate | Animal Proverbs: A Blind Cat Meets A Dead Mouse

FromChinesePod - Intermediate

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Length:
12 minutes
Released:
Jun 11, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Animal metaphors are prevalent in almost every language, but people from different cultures may regard the same animal differently. In Chinese proverbs, you will see a lot of animal metaphors to symbolize human actions. In this lesson, we're showing you three common proverbs related to mice. They can be directly translated to "A cat that can catch mice doesn't purr", "A blind cat meets a dead mouse", and "When a rat crosses the streets, everyone yell 'Hit it!" Do you know what they actually mean? Check out these proverbs and learn how to apply them to daily life! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4278
Released:
Jun 11, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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ChinesePod makes learning Mandarin fun and easy! In this Intermediate Level Podcast Feed, explore broader contexts and applications of frequently used expressions needed to navigate comfortably in a Mandarin speaking environment. Deepen your knowledge on current affairs while learning and increase your confidence level in speaking Chinese. Expand your Mandarin Chinese learning experience by also SUBSCRIBING to ChinesePod - Beginner and ChinesePod - Advanced Podcast channels. For a more in depth Mandarin Language learning, go to www.chinesepod.com and take us for a spin.