China Zodiac Idioms (China Zodiac Idioms Complete Collection)

The pictures and texts are taken from the network (if there is any infringement, please contact to delete). Zodiac is a dozen animals that are matched with the twelve earthly branches in China according to the year of birth, including rats, cows, tigers, rabbits, dragons, snakes, horses, sheep, monkeys, chickens, dogs and pigs. As a symbol of folk culture with a long history, a large number of poems, Spring Festival couplets, paintings, calligraphy and paintings and folk customs depicting the image and symbolic meaning of the zodiac have been left behind throughout the ages.

Keep the mouse away from the equipment: hitting the mouse is afraid of hurting the equipment, which is a metaphor for doing things with scruples.

Flee in a panic: describe the situation of fleeing in a panic.

Poor mouse skills: Although there are many metaphorical skills, they cannot be single-minded.

Rat-toothed sparrow horn: a metaphor for competing with people.

Rat liver worm arm: refers to extremely humble and tiny things.

Mole drinking river: a metaphor for a small number, not much to take, or nothing great.

Rodent: used to describe a person's sinister appearance, such as deer's head and mouse's eyes.

A drop in the bucket: the value of metaphor is extremely small.

Nine cows and two tigers: a metaphor for a powerful force.

Niuer Alliance: The ancient blood is the alliance.

Cow clothes crying: a metaphor for the poor couple's poor life.

Niu Shan Zhuo: It describes that trees in mountainous areas are completely cut down, and it also describes that a person's head is bald.

Hanging books in the corner: describe being diligent and eager to learn. It's the same as hanging beams and stabbing, reading at night, and digging walls to borrow light.

Ghosts: Describe a person's ugly and scary face. It is also a metaphor for people who behave absurdly and viciously.

Cow's head and horse's face: describe a person's ugly and scary face. It is also a metaphor for people who behave absurdly and viciously.

Cattle and horses are dusty: it describes people running on the road, dusty and very tired.

Shi Bo: A metaphor for a person or thing in a low position.

Niu Ding Boiled Chicken: Metaphor is overqualified.

Bull's head is not right for horse's mouth: usually used to describe someone who answers irrelevant questions

Many books: many metaphors.

Mud cow into the sea: I'm gone forever, without a trace.

Scar Ding Jieniu: Metaphor means knowing things clearly, doing things with ease and using them freely.

Play the lute to a cow: don't understand amorous feelings.

Get into trouble: it means to be stubborn and desperate.

Newborn calf: a metaphor for people who have just entered the society. They are not afraid of difficulties or evil forces.

Affectionate: Describe parents' love for their children.

Son of Niu Li: Metaphorically, the father is evil and the son is kind.

Irrelevant: Metaphorically irrelevant.

Quiz: Describe a talented person and show a little talent.

Make a tiger out of three tigers: a metaphor for many people, even if the rumor is wrong, it will be believed.

Energetic: a lively and brave posture.

Add wings to the tiger: it means that the strong must be helped to be stronger and more terrible.

Sheep into the tiger's mouth: it means that when danger comes, death is inevitable.

Tiger returns to the mountain: connive at the wicked, let him return to his sphere of influence or territory, and then harm others.

Smith: Metaphor is to scare others under the guise of imposing manner.

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Metaphorically speaking, talents are numerous and outstanding.

Tiger into sheep: metaphor is very powerful, and the other party has no ability to resist at all.

The rest of my life in the jaws of death: a metaphor for a life saved by great danger.

Eyes on eyes: describes staring greedily, waiting for the right time to start.

Anticlimactic: It means that there is no end to doing things and no perseverance.

Metaphor is an accomplice in doing bad things.

Gobble: describes eating fiercely and eagerly, being rude and ugly.

It's too late for a person to stop after doing something.

It is difficult to ride a tiger: I am forced by the general trend and cannot be stopped.

Skimming with tigers: an impossible metaphor.

Feng He: A metaphor for the courage of a courageous visionary.

Talk about the change of color: be afraid of something, talk about the change of color.

Transfer the tiger on the mountain: a trick to trick people into leaving the base area to achieve some purpose.

Raising a tiger as a trouble: it means conniving at the enemy or the wicked and bringing trouble to yourself.

Hungry tiger saves sheep: Yu is very greedy.

Long Yin Hu Xiao: It refers to the roaring of dragons and tigers. It describes that people whistle very loudly.

Long Jin: describe the struggle between the two great powers, which is evenly matched.

Dragon pool and tiger cave: a dangerous place.

Dragon Pan and Tiger Ju: Describe the place that is mighty and dangerous.

Let the tiger go back to the mountain: a metaphor for letting the wicked go and letting them endanger society again.

Rabbit, Jade Rabbit, Dongsheng: It means it's night.

Waiting for the rabbit: it shows that you are stubborn and inflexible.

Uncle Rabbit Hair: It refers to the elderly in Song and Yuan Dynasties.

Cooking with a dead rabbit and a dead dog: it means to reuse something when it's done and destroy it when it's done.

When a rabbit dies, it's sad: I'm sad, too, compared with the death and defeat of the same kind.

The rabbit flew away: the metaphor of the sun and the moon running, time passed quickly.

Rabbits rise and fall: describe agility. It also means that calligraphy is vigorous and powerful.

Energetic: a lively and brave posture.

Traffic: describe prosperity.

Context: refers to the whole process of things.

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Metaphorically speaking, talents are numerous and outstanding.

Vivid dragon: a description of painting, sculpture or words, which is extremely realistic.

Son-in-law: Describe a satisfied son-in-law.

I hope my son can be a great man in the future.

Make the finishing point: it is a metaphor to add a stroke to an important place when painting to make the work more dynamic.

Jiaolong gets water: Metaphorically, talents are appreciated and reused.

Leaderless: It means that the masses have lost their leaders.

Ye Gong Long Hao: Metaphor seems to love something, but in fact it doesn't.

Dragon gives birth to nine sons: it is a metaphor that people have their own advantages, but they are not exactly the same.

Long Yin Hu Xiao: It refers to the roaring of dragons and tigers. It describes that people whistle very loudly.

Long Jin: describe the struggle between the two great powers, which is evenly matched.

Dragon liver and phoenix marrow: a metaphor for precious dishes

Dragon and phoenix dance: describe the majestic, majestic.

Dragon and Horse Spirit: describes high spirits and energy.

A land of dragons and snakes: refers to all kinds of people who live together.

Auspicious dragon and phoenix: a symbol of wealth and good luck, often used in marriage certificates or wedding invitations.

Dragon pool and tiger cave: a dangerous place.

Dragon Pan and Tiger Ju: Describe the place that is mighty and dangerous.

A majestic gait: it refers to dignity, not ordinary people, and is often used to describe the emperor.

Dragon and tiger steps: a metaphor for majestic spirit.

Long Xiang: Describe the scale.

Climb the dragon and attach the phoenix: it means to curry favor with and take refuge in powerful people to climb up.

Dragon swimming in shallow water, being played by shrimp, tiger falling in Pingyang, being bullied by dogs: a metaphor for a hero's end or a useless place.

To startle a snake: a metaphor for not doing things strictly, so that the other party can't prevent it.

Cup bow snake shadow: if you are too suspicious, you will take the illusory things seriously.

No headless snake: refers to the mob and thieves who make trouble. Without leadership, they can't act.

Gild the lily: a metaphor for making something out of nothing.

Pretending to be a snake: barely socializing.

Take the lead: when fighting or doing things, bravely walk in front of others, not afraid of difficulties.

Thousands of troops: describe the number of troops.

Powerful and unconstrained: I am bold and elegant.

Mentally: describe the floating mind.

All the services of a person: humble to think that their meager services are as insignificant as dogs and horses.

Great feats: Alleged contributions to the war.

An old horse knows the way: a metaphor for an experienced person.

War: describe the serious damage caused by war and disorder.

Acceleration: the metaphor of acceleration.

Begging for a horse: metaphorically speaking, if you seek in the wrong way, you will get nothing.

Go flat: add it later.

Take a cursory look: I have a cursory look at the external image of things and have no time to delve into its details.

Traffic: describe prosperity.

Recruiting troops: recruiting troops refers to gathering troops and premeditated actions.

Kingoma Iron: It means that the army is well-equipped and has very strong fighting capacity, or it is a metaphor of war.

Childhood friends: refers to childhood playmates.

Neither donkey nor horse: describe something as neither fish nor fowl.

Call a deer a horse: describe distorting the facts and reversing right and wrong.

Black sheep: a person who does harm to people.

Sharpen the knife and feed the horse to prepare for war, which also means to prepare actively in advance.

Non-stop: a metaphor for not resting or staying.

Ma Dongfeng: describe a person who is indifferent to what others say and forgets after listening to it.

Immediate success: used to congratulate people on their quick and easy success.

Mcquarrie's body: Describe the soldiers who died heroically on the battlefield.

Obey the leader's command: it means to act completely according to the leader's command.

A horse's teeth grow white: it only shows that it is only growing white, but it has not done much.

Take office: to be added later.

Single-handed: Take risks alone, go forward bravely, and don't rely on others.

Clue: refers to small but not obvious signs from which the truth can be inferred.

A blessing in disguise is a blessing in disguise: it is a metaphor that there is always a silver lining behind a dark cloud. Also described as impermanence, it is impossible to draw conclusions.

Wan: I'll add it later.

It's hard to catch up: once said, it's hard to take it back.

Dragon and Horse Spirit: describes high spirits and energy.

Sexy dogs and horses: describe life as very decadent.

Pull back from the brink: when you reach the edge of danger, wake up in time and turn back.

Reveal clues: a metaphor for revealing the truth.

Zhu Mu Huang Zhu: This means that a good horse does not pay attention to its external image, which further means that the external differences are not enough for people to care about, and its internal essence should be paid attention to.

Better late than never: a metaphor for remedy afterwards.

Scapegoat: Metaphorically, taking responsibility for replacing others' mistakes.

Sheep into the tiger's mouth: it means that when danger comes, death is inevitable.

Narrow and winding mountain roads.

Sheep and tiger skin: metaphor is brave in appearance and timid in heart.

A sheep touching a fan: a metaphor for an embarrassing situation.

Wool comes from sheep: figuratively speaking, profits actually come from owners.

All roads lead to the same goal: the metaphor of mutual destruction, scholars are easy to get lost.

Stealing: a metaphor for stealing.

Hungry tiger saves sheep: a metaphor for greed.

Antelope hanging on the horn: metaphor of artistic conception in poetry and prose.

Kill a chicken as an example: punish someone severely to make an example.

The Year of the Monkey and the Month of the Horse: generally referring to the future year.

Monkey head and monkey brain: active as a monkey, describing impetuous action.

Monkey Boya: describes people who like to show off their cleverness and are easily deceived.

Monkeys save the moon: describe getting into trouble and getting hurt.

Spiny female monkey: A macaque carved on the tip of a thorn. Describe a deceptive activity or a difficult occupation.

Sharp-billed monkey's cheeks: sharp-billed monkey's cheeks are thin. Describe people as ugly and vulgar.

Crowned by bathing the monkey: figuratively shallow, it looks like a puppet. It is often used to satirize people who take refuge in evil forces and steal power.

Trick or treat: a metaphor for being naughty.

Kill a chicken as an example: a metaphor for punishing one person to intimidate or warn others. Make an example of others.

Kill a chicken as an example: a metaphor for punishing one person to intimidate or warn others.

There is no tiger on the mountain, and the monkey is called the king: for example, there is no capable person, and ordinary people also play a major role.

Killing dragons and herding monkeys: metaphor exists in name only.

Xuanhe crowned monkey: Xuanhe rides a crane and wears a hooded monkey. Metaphor is a shallow person who abuses the toilet.

Chicken, native chicken and tile dog: clay knead chicken and tile make dog. Metaphor is only superficial and useless.

Juzhi Chen Si: Metaphor of Female Monopoly.

Stupefied: describes being stunned by fear.

Stealing chickens and dogs: a metaphor for doing something embarrassing.

Stealing chickens and not eating rice: a metaphor for speculators who do nothing and suffer.

Kill a chicken as an example: it means to punish someone severely, as an example.

How to kill a chicken with an ox knife: metaphorically speaking, it doesn't take much effort to deal with small things, and it is an excellent talent.

Marry a chicken with a chicken: a metaphor for a woman who marries her husband and everything goes well.

It's better to be a rooster's head: this is a metaphor, and it's better on a small head than on a big one.

Smell the chicken and dance: refers to the spirit of always being vigilant and inspiring in time if you are ambitious.

The power to bind a chicken: a metaphor for the weak.

Trivial: a metaphor for trivial things.

No chickens, no dogs: kill them all, no survivors.

Disturbing dogs: a metaphor for harassment.

Chicken and dog ascend to heaven: it is a metaphor that when a person becomes a big official, people who have relations with him will follow suit.

Goose bumps: Cold-induced bumps on the skin, usually referring to people's nausea.

Chicken skin and crane hair: rough skin and gray hair, describing the old man with white hair and wrinkles.

Chickens fly and dogs jump: a metaphor for being disturbed and uneasy.

Chicken and dog bits and pieces: trivial and sporadic items.

Cockcrow and dog thief: refers to a person who has no great talent and will only take the road of others.

Stand out from the crowd: the metaphor is outstanding. Or it can be used to describe a very tall person.

Kill the goose that lays the golden egg: It describes greed and insatiable satisfaction. If you want to make a big profit, the small profit is unbearable, thus cutting off the basis of profit.

Dogs, white clouds and pale dogs: a metaphor for endless changes in the world.

Cooking with a dead rabbit and a dead dog: it means to reuse something when it's done and destroy it when it's done.

Dogs rely on human strength: bullying the weak by the strength of the strong.

Dog blood drenches the head: The old custom says that pouring dog blood on the head can make the devil reveal his true colors. After many embarrassments.

The dog's tail continues to be marten: a metaphor for setting official ranks indiscriminately regardless of talent and merit.

A dog has horns on its head: a metaphor for the impossible, which is usually used as an excuse to refuse others.

Dog head strategist: describe a villain who loves to contribute subtotals.

Dogs seek benefits: describe the behavior of villains who get benefits everywhere by hook or by crook.

Dogs look at people: usually used to accuse a person of belittling others casually.

Dogs can't spit ivory out of their mouths: used to accuse others of unclean or uncultured mouths and nonsense.

Dogs will bite Lv Dongbin, but they don't know how to be kind to others: this angry remark is usually used when "good intentions are not rewarded".

Cruelty: refers to a person as vicious and cruel as an animal, or an unreasonable and ungrateful person.

Marry a dog and follow the dog: a metaphor for a woman who marries her husband and everything goes well.

Pig and dog are inferior: metaphor is inferior.

Friends of pigs and dogs: a metaphor for hurting friends.

Lost Dog: A contemptuous and unsuccessful person who escapes in a very embarrassing way.

A rare and strange metaphor.

Sexy dogs and horses: describe life as very erosive.

Staggered tooth: describes the shape of the junction of two things, which is uneven and bites each other. It is also used to describe two or more forces that contain each other.

Pigs and pigs are brave: it means that the conflict is sharp and brave.

Friends of pigs and dogs: a metaphor for hurting friends.

Dolphin's hoof and field: a metaphor for hoping to exchange small sacrifices for big returns.

Running like a wolf: a metaphor for a running scene. It is usually used to describe the situation in which two armies are at war and the defeated army runs away.