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Kill two birds with one stone

The spirit of dragon and horse

Rat head and rat brain

Idioms about animals

About "fish" The idiom of "like a fish in water" (1) originally refers to the treatment between king and minister, but now it is mostly used to describe the harmonious relationship between friends or couples. (2) Used to describe the environment you are in, which can make you happy.

The disaster of fish in the pond is a metaphor for suffering disaster for no reason.

The fish in the pond are affected for no reason.

Meeting fish and water (1) is a metaphor for the harmony of a couple. (2) It is a metaphor for the relationship between king and minister.

The fish sinks and the wild goose is a metaphor for having no news at all.

It is a metaphor for passing off fake goods as genuine ones.

Land of plenty refers to fertile places near water.

The local tyrants and evil gentry of the fish and meat villagers use their power to bully their fellow villagers.

The fish sinks and the wild goose is a metaphor for the beauty of a woman.

File in and line up and move forward one by one.

The round trip of fish and geese refers to the round trip of letters.

Lu Yuhai Pig refers to characters that are written incorrectly due to their close shape.

Taking advantage in troubled waters is a small advantage in a chaotic situation.

The fish that slipped through the net means that the criminal was not arrested and brought to justice.

Looking for fish from a tree is a metaphor for working in vain and never getting it.

Abalone House is a metaphor for a harsh environment or a place where villains gather.

Linyuan Xianyu is a metaphor for wishful thinking without actual actions.

The fish swimming in the boiling cauldron is a metaphor for the critical situation

Idioms about "birds"

Killing two birds with one stone is a metaphor for doing one thing and getting two results.

Little Bird Yiren describes the timid appearance of a woman or child, which is endearing.

The tired bird returns home to describe a wanderer who is tired of traveling and returns home. Or it may be a metaphor for returning to your job after being away from your job for too long, tired of external appearances.

The tired bird returns home to describe a wanderer returning home after a long journey. Or it may be a metaphor for returning to your job after being away from your job for too long, tired of external appearances.

The stupid bird flies first (1) describes a stupid person who often acts recklessly without thinking beforehand. (2) Or used to express that stupid people should act earlier than others to avoid being in a hurry.

The bird disappears and the bow hides, which is a metaphor for the world being established and the heroes being abandoned. It has the same meaning as "the rabbit is dead and the dog is cooked". However, "the bird is gone and the bow is hidden" has a lighter meaning.

The singing of birds and the fragrance of flowers describe the scenery of spring.

The bird-shaped bird-shaped face is used to describe the appearance of being hungry and emaciated for a long time, and is also called "dove-shaped bird-shaped face".

A bird dying for food is a metaphor for a person dying due to greed for money.

Birds and beasts cannot live in the same group. After all, people still have to live in a society of people and cannot live in seclusion and escape from the world.

The cries of birds that are about to die are also mournful. It is a metaphor that when people are about to die, they will often have conscience and speak kind words.

The frightened bird is a metaphor for a person who has experienced disaster and is therefore frightened.

Idioms about "crane"

As old as a yellow crane, it is a metaphor for a person disappearing without a trace.

The sound of the wind and the roar of cranes describe people's panic and panic.

Burning harps and boiling cranes refers to the behavior of not understanding elegance and killing the scenery.

The word Xianyunyehe refers to people who are detached from the world and have no worries about the world. It can be used for hermits or people who retire at home and live a leisurely and worry-free life.

Chicken-skinned crane with thick skin and white hair describes an old man with gray hair and wrinkled face.

Standing out from the crowd is a metaphor for being able to stand out. Or used to describe a person who is particularly tall.

Crane-haired and childish-faced is a metaphor for being old and healthy.

The crane is long and the duck is short, describing the different species that are difficult to reconcile.

Idioms about "goose, goose"

Shen Yu Luo Yan describes a woman's beauty.

Yu Shen Luoyan describes the beauty of a woman.

The wild goose's feet passing the letter is a metaphor for communicating with each other, and the news is constant.

The wild geese fly out of order to mourn the death of their brothers.

The flying geese lose their brothers when they break their wings.

The round trip of fish and geese refers to the round trip of letters.

It takes thousands of miles to send a gift, but the gift is light and the affection is heavy.

Idioms about "other birds"

Dove occupying a magpie's nest is a metaphor for taking over someone else's property.

The quail's clothes are full of knots, which means that the clothes are worn out and full of patches.

A wren branch (1) is used to persuade people to have less desire. Nowadays, it is often said as: "The wren's nest in the forest is only one branch." (2) Or a metaphor for a place of residence, mostly used when entrusting someone to find a job.

Luanxiangfengji is a metaphor for the gathering of talented people.

Rare in number describes something rare in the world.

Fenghuang Yufei is a metaphor for a couple singing and having fun; it is often used as a wedding speech.

The flying kite and the leaping fish are a metaphor for the joy of letting nature go.

Silent silence is a metaphor for the noisy crowd becoming quiet.

The ambition of Honghu is a metaphor for ambitious ambition, which has the same meaning as "the ambition of Qingyun".

Wish others a bright future, just as they fly thousands of miles ahead.

The song of warblers and swallows is used to describe the singing of birds. Or it can be used as a metaphor for the smooth and smooth voice of a woman.

Yingyingyanyan is a metaphor for many girls.

The deep love between husband and wife is a metaphor for the everlasting love between a couple, which has the same meaning as "the deep love between husband and wife".

The snipe and the clam quarrel, and the fisherman benefits. This is a metaphor for the quarrel between two parties, and the third party benefits.

Idioms about the "Twelve Zodiac Signs"

1. Idioms about "Rat"

Throwing a rat-proof weapon to hit the rat for fear of damaging the instrument is a metaphor for doing things with confidence. scruples.

Catch your head and run away to describe the situation of escaping in embarrassment.

The Wu rat has many skills but cannot be specialized.

Mouse teeth and bird horns are a metaphor for arguing with others.

The rat liverworm arm refers to an extremely humble and tiny thing.

The mole drinking from the river is a metaphor for a small amount, not much, or nothing significant.

Deer head and rat eyes are used to describe a person's evil appearance, such as the head of a deer and the eyes of a rat. It has a similar meaning to "sharp-mouthed monkey-cheeked", but "sharp-billed monkey-cheeked" only describes an ugly appearance, while "deer-headed and rat-eyed" emphasizes the evil and cunning of a person.

2. Idioms about "cow"

Nine cows and a dime is a metaphor for extremely small and insignificant value.

Nine oxen and two tigers represent great power.

A small test describes a talented person who shows a little bit of talent.

The League of Legends was an alliance based on blood in ancient times.

Weeping in cow clothes is a metaphor for the difficult life of a poor couple.

Niushan Zhuozuo (1) describes the forests in mountainous areas that have been cut down. (2) Transform its meaning to describe a person's bald head.

A book hanging on an ox's horn describes diligence and learning. It has the same meaning as "hanging beam stabs the stock", "Nang Ying reads at night", "chisels the wall to borrow light".

Cow, ghost and snake god (1) describes a person’s ugly and scary appearance. (2) A metaphor for a person who behaves absurdly and viciously.

Ox-headed and horse-faced (1) describes a person’s ugly and scary appearance. (2) A metaphor for a person who behaves absurdly and viciously.

The expression "oxen, horse, wind and dust" describes people who are traveling on the road, covered in dust and fatigue, and very tired.

Ox and puffballs are metaphors for lowly people or things.

Cooking chicken in a ox tripod is a metaphor for overkill.

Being wrong is a metaphor for two things that cannot be put together at all. It is usually used to describe a person who answers a question that is wrong.

There are many books.

A mud cow entering the sea is a metaphor for disappearing forever and leaving no trace.

Scar Ding Jie Niu is a metaphor for having a clear understanding of things and being able to do things with ease and use them freely.

Playing the lute to a cow is a metaphor for the incomprehensible style.

To get into trouble is a metaphor for being stubborn and trapped in a desperate situation.

The new-born calf is a metaphor for people who are new to society. They are not afraid of difficulties or evil forces when encountering difficulties.

Laduqingshen describes the love parents have for their children.

The son of Li Niu is a metaphor for an evil father and a virtuous son.

The wind, horse and cow are irrelevant and have nothing to do with each other.

3. Idioms about "tiger"

Nine oxen and two tigers represent great power.

The metaphor of three people becoming a tiger means that if there are many people, even if the rumor is wrong, they will believe it to be true.

A lively and courageous posture.

Like a tiger with added wings, it means that a strong person needs help to become stronger and more frightening.

A sheep entering a tiger's mouth is a symbol of extreme danger and death is inevitable.

Let the tiger return to the mountain to indulge the evil person, let him return to his own sphere of influence or territory, and harm others again.

The fox pretends to be the tiger's power, which means using momentum to scare others.

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is a metaphor for the many and outstanding talents.

The metaphor of a tiger entering a flock of sheep is that the momentum is very strong, and the opponent has no resistance at all, so he can do whatever he wants.

Escape from a tiger's mouth is a metaphor for a person who has experienced great danger and survived by luck.

Looking covetously means staring greedily, waiting for the right time to make a move.

Anticlimactic means that things start but end, and there is no perseverance.

Being a helper of a tiger is a metaphor for being an accomplice in doing bad things.

Gorge oneself on something to describe eating something vigorously and quickly, which is rude and ugly.

Riding the tiger with momentum means that after a person has done something, it is too late to stop, which means that he is in a dilemma.

It is difficult to ride a tiger, which means that an action cannot be stopped due to the general trend.

Seek the skin of a tiger as a metaphor for something that is impossible to succeed.

Baohu Fenghe went to fight the tiger with his bare hands and crossed the river without borrowing a boat, which symbolizes the courage of an ordinary man with courage.

The original meaning of "Talking about a tiger's color will change" means that one must experience it personally to have true knowledge; later it was extended to mean that one is afraid of something, and one's color changes with panic when talking about it.

A strategy to lure people away from the mountains to trick people into leaving the base area in order to achieve a certain goal.

Raising tigers and causing trouble means indulging enemies or evil people, causing future troubles to oneself.

A hungry tiger pounces on a sheep is a metaphor for being very greedy.

The roar of dragons and tigers refers to the roar of dragons and tigers, describing the sound of human roars that are very loud and loud.

Enter the dragon and the tiger describe the battle between two powerful forces, equally matched.

Longtan and tiger's den are metaphors for dangerous places.

Dragon, pan, and tiger roost describe a place where the situation is majestic and dangerous.

Letting the tiger return to the mountain is a metaphor for letting the evildoers go, causing them to harm society again.

4. Idioms about "rabbit"

The jade rabbit rising in the east means that it is night.

Standing back and waiting means being stubborn and unwilling to change.

Uncle Rabbit Hair was generally called the old man during the Song and Yuan Dynasties.

The rabbit is dead and the dog is cooked, which means that it is reused when something happens, but is destroyed after the thing is done.

The death of a rabbit and the sadness of a fox is a metaphor for the death and defeat of the same kind, and oneself also becomes sad.

The movement of rabbits and black flies is a metaphor for the movement of the sun and the moon, and the rapid passage of time.

The rabbit rises and the falcon falls (1) describes quick movements. (2) Metaphor for vigorous calligraphy.

5. Idioms about "dragon"

The lively and brave posture of a dragon.

Business and bustling are described by busy traffic.

The ins and outs of the story describe the whole process of the matter.

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is a metaphor for the many and outstanding talents.

Living dragon vividly describes a painting, sculpture or written narrative, which is extremely lifelike.

Chenglongkuaixiu describes a satisfactory and good son-in-law.

I hope my son will become a great person in the future.

Painting the eye in a painting is a metaphor for adding a stroke to an important place in a painting to make the work more profound.

The dragon getting water is a metaphor for talents being appreciated and put into use.

The lack of a leader means that the masses have lost their leader.

Ye Gong loves dragons. It is a metaphor for loving something on the surface, but not really liking it; by extension, it means being flashy and untrue.

In ancient times, it was said that the nine little dragons born in the dragon had different appearances and temperaments. It is a metaphor that people have their own preferences and are not all the same.

The roar of dragons and tigers refers to the roar of dragons and tigers, describing the sound of human roars that are very loud and loud.

Enter the dragon and the tiger describe the battle between two powerful forces, equally matched.

Dragon liver and phoenix marrow are metaphors for precious dishes.

The dragon and the phoenix dance describe the vigorous and majestic momentum.

The dragon-horse spirit describes a person who is energetic and energetic.

The mixed place of dragon and snake is a metaphor for all kinds of good and bad people living together in a mixed place.

The dragon and phoenix represent auspicious signs of wealth and auspiciousness, and are often used on marriage certificates or wedding invitations.

Longtan and tiger's den are metaphors for dangerous places.

Dragon, pan, and tiger roost describe a place where the situation is majestic and dangerous.

The dragon walks and the tiger steps refers to the majesty and solemnity, which is not ordinary people. It is often used to describe emperors.

The dragon and the tiger step are metaphors for the mighty and majestic spirit.

The dragon and the tiger look at each other to describe the grand scale.

Climbing the dragon and attaching the phoenix means fawning over and seeking refuge with powerful people.

A dragon swimming in shallow water and being teased by a shrimp, and a tiger falling flat and being bullied by a dog are metaphors for a hero's end, or having no use for his talents.

6. Idioms about "snake"

To scare a snake in the grass is a metaphor for not doing things secretly, so that the other party is on guard.

The cup bow snake shadow is too suspicious and takes the illusory things as reality.

Anticlimactic means that things start but end, and there is no perseverance.

The snake cannot move without a leader. It means that the mob and the thieves who cause trouble cannot move without a leader.

To add something superfluous is a metaphor for making something out of nothing.

Xu and Wei Snake reluctantly socialize.

The mixed place of dragon and snake is a metaphor for all kinds of good and bad people living together in a mixed place.

7. Idioms about "horse":

When a horse takes the lead in fighting or doing something, he is not afraid of difficulties and walks bravely in front of others.

Thousands of troops and thousands of horses describe the large number of soldiers and their momentum.

The horse flying in the sky is a metaphor for the bold and elegant talent.

A wandering mind describes wandering thoughts.

The work of dogs and horses modestly calls their meager service as insignificant as dogs and horses.

The merits of great achievements are described as the merits of fighting and running.

The old horse knows the way, which means an experienced person.

War and chaos describe the serious destruction of war and the disorder of order.

Horse horse and whip is a metaphor for speeding up.

Qiu Ma Tang Si Tang Si: The empty market. If the method you seek is wrong, you will get nothing.

Go ahead and wait for future additions.

It will be added in the future.

A quick glance at the external appearance of an event, with no time to delve into its details.

Business and bustling are described by busy traffic.

Recruiting soldiers and buying horses; refers to gathering force and planning for war.

The golden arm and the iron horse represent that the army is well-equipped and has very strong combat effectiveness; it may also be a metaphor for war.

Childhood sweetheart refers to a childhood playmate.

Fei donkey and non horse describe nondescript things.

To refer to a deer as a horse is to distort the facts and confuse right and wrong.

A black sheep is a person who harms everyone.

To sharpen weapons, feed horses, and prepare for battle; it also generally refers to active preparation beforehand.

To sharpen weapons, feed horses, and prepare for battle; it also generally refers to active preparation in advance.

Non-stop means no rest or stop.

Maer Dongfeng describes a person who is indifferent to what others say and forgets what he or she has heard.

Success is a quick and easy way to congratulate people on their success.

Magri Corpse describes soldiers who died heroically on the battlefield.

Mashou means to act completely according to the leader's instructions.

The elongation of the horse teeth is just a sign of increasing age in vain, but it does not accomplish much.

Adventure alone and go forward alone, without relying on others.

Clues are small and not obvious signs, from which the truth can be inferred.

A blessing in disguise (1) is a metaphor for a blessing in disguise. (2) Describes the impermanence of good and bad fortunes and cannot make a sudden conclusion.

Thousands of horses galloping to be added in the future.

Once words are spoken, it is difficult to take them back. It is used to warn people to be careful with their words and to keep their promises.

The dragon-horse spirit describes a person who is energetic and energetic.

Sexy dogs and horses describe life as very corrupt.

Currenting from the brink is a metaphor for reaching the edge of danger and waking up in time to turn around.

To reveal one's flaws is a metaphor for revealing the truth.

The original meaning of male and female Li Huang is that the appearance of a horse is not important, and it further means that the difference in appearance is not enough to care about, but its inner essence should be emphasized.

8. Idioms about "sheep":

To make up for the loss after the situation is over, it is a metaphor for making up for things after the fact.

The scapegoat is a metaphor for taking responsibility for the sins of others.

A sheep entering a tiger's mouth is a symbol of extreme danger and death is inevitable.

Yangchang Trail is a winding and narrow path in the mountains.

Sheep-like and tiger-skin is a metaphor for being mighty on the outside but timid on the inside.

The ram is a metaphor for being in a difficult situation and unable to advance or retreat.

The wool comes from the sheep and the wool grows from the sheep. It is a metaphor that the profit gained actually comes from the owner.

The metaphor of the lost sheep on the wrong road is similar in origin but different in origin, and it is easy for scholars to go astray.

The metaphor of a tiger rushing into a flock of sheep is very powerful. The opponent has no resistance at all and can do whatever they want.

Antelope hangs its horns. It is said that when the antelope sleeps at night, it hangs its horns on the tree with its feet off the ground to avoid leaving footprints and being hunted. Therefore, it is a metaphor for the transcendent artistic conception of poetry and leaves no trace.

To lead a sheep with ease is a metaphor for stealing.

A hungry tiger pouncing on a sheep is a metaphor for greed.

9. Idioms about "monkey":

Killing chickens to warn monkeys means punishing someone severely to warn others.

10. Idioms about "chicken":

Please refer to the chicken made of clay and the dog made of clay. The metaphor is superficial, but in reality it is useless.

The female chicken Si Chen is a metaphor for women’s monopoly.

Being dumbfounded describes someone who is stunned by fear.

Sneaking is a metaphor for doing things in a casual way.

Stealing the chicken but losing the rice is a metaphor for speculators who fail to achieve their goals and suffer losses instead.

Killing the goose to get the eggs (1) refers to the ruler's extortionate taxation and extortion, even cutting off the people's production, regardless of it. (2) Describes excessive greed, insatiability, desire for big profits, intolerance of small profits, and then cuts off the foundation of profit-seeking.

Killing a chicken to police a monkey is a metaphor for severely punishing someone in order to serve as a warning to others.

To kill a chicken with an ox's knife is a metaphor for dealing with small things, and there is no need to use force to make a difference.

Marrying a rooster and following the rooster is a metaphor for a woman marrying a husband and settling in with whatever comes.

I would rather be the head of a chicken than the bottom of a big one.

Hearing the chicken and dancing refers to a person with great ambitions who can always be vigilant and have the spirit of timely encouragement.

The power of binding a chicken is a metaphor for the weakness of a human being.

Trivial things are a metaphor for trivial matters.

Kill all the chickens and dogs without leaving any one alive.

The restlessness of chickens and dogs is a metaphor for severe harassment.

The ascension of chickens and dogs to heaven is a metaphor for a person who becomes a high official, and those who are related to him also become powerful.

Goosebumps are protrusions on the skin caused by cold, usually when a person is nauseated by talking.

Chicken-skinned crane with thick skin and white hair describes an old man with gray hair and wrinkled face.

The chicken is flying and the dog is jumping around, which is a metaphor for being disturbed and uneasy.

Things like chickens and dogs, trivial and scattered items.

The rooster crows and the dog robber refers to a person who has no great talent and only knows other things.

Standing out from the crowd is a metaphor for being able to stand out. Or used to describe a person who is particularly tall.

11. Idioms about "dog":

The dog with white clouds symbolizes the ever-changing world.

The rabbit is dead and the dog is cooked, which means that it is reused when something happens, but is destroyed after the thing is done.

A dog relies on the power of the strong to bully the weak.

The old custom of pouring dog blood on the head can make the demon appear in its true form. The latter often refers to embarrassment.

The dog's tail continues the mink's metaphor, which is a metaphor for the indiscriminate appointment of officials and titles regardless of the merits of talents.

A dog's head and horns are a metaphor for something that is impossible to achieve. It is usually used as an excuse to reject others. It is the same as "a black head with white heads and a horse with horns".

The dog-headed strategist describes a villain who loves to make small plans.

Gogougou profit describes the behavior of villains who work everywhere and do whatever it takes.

The dog's eyes look down on others. It is usually used to ridicule a person for looking down on others. It is similar to "looking through the cracks in the door" and "having eyes but not knowing".

A dog that cannot spit out ivory is used to ridicule others for not having a clean mouth or lack of cultivation, talking nonsense, and being unable to say beautiful and kind words.

The dog bites Lu Dongbin, and he does not understand the good heart. This is an angry word usually used when "good intentions are not rewarded".

The heart of a wolf and the lungs of a dog are a metaphor for a vicious and cruel person like an animal, or an unreasonable and ungrateful person.

Sneaking is a metaphor for doing things in a casual way.

Marrying a dog and following the dog is a metaphor for a woman marrying a husband and being content with whatever comes.

Pigs and dogs are inferior metaphors.

The chicken is flying and the dog is jumping around to describe the situation of chaos and chaos.

Things like chickens and dogs, trivial and scattered items.

Crowing chickens and stealing dogs are metaphors for humble and insignificant skills.

Pig friends and dog friends are metaphors for harming friends.

Chickens made of clay, dogs made of clay, and dogs made of clay. The metaphor is superficial, but in reality it is useless.

Canine and tooth staggered (1) describes the shape of the junction of two things, which is uneven and interlocking with each other. (2) The dog-tooth system is used to describe two or more forces that restrain each other.

The quality of dogs and sheep is a metaphor for timid and incompetent temperament.

The heart of the dog and horse is used by subordinates to express their loyalty to their superiors with humility.

The destiny of dogs and horses is to respect their own lives modestly.

The disease of dogs and horses is humbly known as their disease.

The work of dogs and horses modestly calls their meager service as insignificant as dogs and horses.

Horse Teeth is humble about his age.

The bereaved dog sneered at the frustrated person and fled in a very embarrassed state.

Sichuan dogs barking at the sun are rare and strange.

Sexy dogs and horses describe life as very corrupt.

Kill all the chickens and dogs without leaving any one alive.

The restlessness of chickens and dogs is a metaphor for severe harassment.

The ascension of chickens and dogs to heaven is a metaphor for a person who becomes a high official, and those who are related to him also become powerful.

12. Idioms about "pig":

Pigs and dogs are inferior metaphors.

The pig is brave and brave, which is a metaphor for sharp and brave conflicts.

Pig friends and dog friends are metaphors for harming friends.

The pig's hoof is a metaphor for making small sacrifices in the hope of getting big rewards.

The expression "Bot Tutu Wolf Run" is a metaphor for the scene of running in a hurry. It is usually used to describe the situation when two armies are facing each other and the defeated army is fleeing.

Production is like a money tree, and conservation is like a cornucopia.

Thrift is a big harvest.

Thrift and economize, a little makes a lot, one drop or two, merge into a river.

Looking at the virtuous countries and families in the past, their success was due to diligence and frugality, and their success was due to extravagance.

Gold has no seeds, it comes from thrifty families.

To sail a boat depends on steering, and to manage a house depends on frugality.

Hold tightly, it will happen every year.

With fine water and flowing water, you will not have to worry about food and clothing.

Save before your pocket is empty. (Buyi people)

When you are full, you save a mouthful, but when you are hungry, you get a bucket.

A mouthful saved a day, a bucket saved a year.

If you cherish your clothes, you will have clothes to wear; if you cherish your food, you will have food to eat.

Love clothes to keep you warm, love food to keep you full.

Save money on cigarettes and alcohol, and seek help in times of emergency.

It takes three years of rotten rice to build a tall building, and three years of gruel to buy a cow. (Zhuang ethnic group)

Save rice today, save oil tomorrow, and buy a big ox next year.

Don’t drink for three years and buy a big buffalo.

Save money on meals, save money on clothes every day.

Diligence without frugality is like having a needle without thread.

Learning comes from hard work, wealth comes from thrift.

If a family has a lot of money, they don’t light up double lamps.

If you don’t save in winter, you will have to worry about spring; if you don’t work in summer, there will be no harvest in autumn. (Xibo ethnic group)

Money is worth tens of thousands of yuan a piece, and wheat is worth a stone one by one.

It won’t be difficult to collect change when the time comes.

The drizzle falls into a river, and the grains of rice make up a basket.

A drop of water makes a river, and a grain of rice makes a basket.

One and a half stars equals 20% of the catty.

Save a spoonful of rice a day, and a stone of grain for a thousand days.

Ten spoons make a bowl of rice. (Korean)

A piece of coal is not too much, a thousand pieces of coal are piled up into a slope; a drop of oil is not too much, the little bits and pieces join together to form a river. (Hui nationality)

One or two coals, one piece of charcoal, a little can make a lot of rice.

A good harvest should be celebrated in a lean year. (Yugu ethnic group)

A harvest of thousands of stones requires a simple diet.

When food is put into warehouses, don’t forget disasters and famines.

No matter how much grain you have, you still need to prepare several pots of wild vegetables.

Half-year grain of rice bran.

Eat and drink lavishly, looking after the present, and live frugally to survive the famine.

Slender water flows every year, but eating and drinking does not last long.

The family has tens of thousands of burdens, but they don’t take off to mend their clothes or throw away leftovers.

It is a simple meal, but a steady flow of water.

Having a simple meal is a blessing.

Be diligent and frugal, and your life will be sweet and sweet.

You must be frugal at home, and you must be diligent when starting a business.

One grain of rice requires ninety-nine labors.

Those who do not cherish autumn will not truly love spring; those who do not cherish fruits will not truly love flowers.

A grain of rice, a drop of sweat, a grain of grain and a drop of sweat.

One porridge and one meal should be remembered as hard-earned; half a thread and half a thread should be kept in mind that material resources are difficult.

Be frugal in food and clothing.

Common clothes are warm and vegetables are fragrant.

Cloth robes and grass shoes are wind and cold resistant.

If the food is not good enough, it can satisfy the hunger; if the body is not rich, it can be covered.

Think before and after, and always have enough food and clothing.

It is better to eat than to eat thousands.

In terms of eating, it is still home-cooked meals, and in terms of wearing, it is still coarse cloth.

You can grow old with simple meals; you can grow old with coarse cloth and cotton-padded clothes.

Three years of new life, three years of old life, and another three years of mending.

It is not ugly to laugh when it is broken but not to mend it, and when it is worn out it is not ugly.

Laugh at the dirty stuff, laugh at the broken stuff, but laugh at the bad stuff.

It is clothing that is worn out.

Borrowing someone else’s clothes is not neat.

Economic use and avoid asking for help.

With one diligence, two frugality and three savings, the whole family will be happier.

If you want to live a good life, the three treasures are hard work, frugality and savings.

The mouse still has three cents of food left. The head of the grain is not thrifty, and the tail of the grain is called rice.

Sow in spring and reap in autumn, save now for future use.

If you don’t have enough food and clothing, you will suffer from poverty if you don’t plan. A pound of grain, a thousand grains of sweat, eat frugally and plan carefully.

I am afraid of settling the zero accounts. Be broad and use narrowly, and be prepared.

Plan carefully for half a year’s food.

Forget it and then use it, it will always be more than enough, but after using it, it will be too late to regret it.

Go out and walk to check the direction of the wind, dress and eat, and measure your belongings.

There will always be days when there will be no days, but there will be days when there will be no days and there will be days when there will be no days.

If you want to spend it, ten dollars should be spent; if you should not spend it, you should save one dollar.

If you use it properly, it will cost you nothing; if you don’t use it, you will spend nothing.

It is easy to go from frugality to luxury, but it is difficult to go back from luxury to frugality.

Don’t forget the hardships of farmers when eating, and don’t forget the busy workers when dressing.

Eating and dressing depends on the family’s wealth.

Only compete with others in farming, don’t compete with others in celebrating the New Year.

Frugality can help integrity.

204. A gentleman uses frugality to overcome difficulties. ——"Zhouyi? No"

205. Be diligent in your country, be frugal in your family. ——"Shang Shu? Dayu Mo"

206. Frugality is the greatest virtue; extravagance is the greatest evil. ——"Zuo Zhuan? The Twenty-Fourth Year of Duke Zhuang"

207. People's livelihood depends on diligence, and diligence means nothing. ——"Zuo Zhuan? The Twelve Years of Xuangong"

208. Frugality leads to prosperity; immorality leads to ruin. ——"Mozi? Ci Guo"

209. It's noon on the day of hoeing, and the sweat is dripping from the soil. Who would have thought that every meal on the plate is hard work? ——Li Shen's "Compassion for the Farmers"

210. Looking back at the virtuous countries and families in the past, success was achieved by diligence and frugality, and failure was achieved by luxury. ——Li Shangyin's "Ode to History"

211. Worry and labor can rejuvenate a country, while leisure can lead to death. ——"New History of the Five Dynasties? Preface to the Biography of Lingguan"

212. It is easy to go from frugality to luxury, but it is difficult to go from luxury to frugality. ——Sima Guang's "Exercise thrift and show kindness"

213. If you take it in moderation and use it in moderation, you will always have enough. ——Volume 234 of "Zizhi Tongjian"

214. Only frugality can help integrity, but forgiveness can help one become virtuous. ——"Song History? Biography of Fan Chunren"

215. A porridge and a meal, when you think about the difficulty of getting there; half a thread, half a thread, always think about the difficulty of material resources.

——Zhu Bolulu's "Motto for Managing a Family"