1. Don’t shed tears until you see the coffin, and don’t give up until you reach the Yellow River.
Explanation: It is a metaphor for people who do not recognize the inner meaning of things and misinterpret the meaning. It is also a metaphor for those who despise others and forget about others. Another meaning is that people will never give up until they achieve their goals and do whatever it takes to get along. Way!
2. The eight-hundred-year-old maple tree—stubborn.
Explanation: Originally refers to the maple tree which has become very hard due to its age. Metonymically speaking, someone is conservative and unwilling to accept new things.
3. Don’t look back until you hit the wall.
Explanation: It refers to someone who is stubborn in behavior and unable to listen to different opinions.
4. The spring breeze blows the donkey’s ears - it’s hard to hear.
Explanation: To ridicule someone and not accept other people's sincere advice at all.
5. Fill the stone lion with rice soup - no water will enter.
Explanation: The stone lion is made of stone and water will not seep into it, so it is called "no water can enter". It means not being able to listen to what others say.