Chinese idioms form a fun and playful part of the Chinese language. They consist
of phrases or sentences that do not mean exactly what they say. And even if you

know the meaning of every word you see or hear, you may still be far off the mark

in understanding the idiom, because they are essentially culture-speak.
How annoying. Surely there must be a simpler less torturous way of picking up
Chinese idioms on the quick? An Idiom a Day will provide just that. This colourful collection of stories will clue you in on the various characters that make up a Chinese idiom. It will unravel the mystery behind the lyrical compositions and
explain how each idiom came into modern usage. Each book in this series contains
92 Chinese idioms, the stories behind them, and an explanation on how each
can be used. So go ahead. Learn the history and work the lingo!