Chinese Idiom Stories: The Magic Four 1

🐯🦊 The Magic Four: Animal Idioms in Chinese & English
狐假虎威 (The cunning fox’s tiger power)
狼狽為奸 (Good teamwork to achieve wicked goals)
黔驢技窮 (A one-trick donkey)

There are hundreds of four-character Chinese idioms — known as 成語 (sing4 jyu5) — that pack centuries of wit, history, and culture into just a few strokes.

This beautifully illustrated book introduces some of the most famous animal-themed idioms, especially designed for English learners and curious readers.

📘 Inside each story:

• Literal & figurative meanings of the idiom
• A similar phrase in English
• Vocabulary explained in context
• Examples and mini language lessons

Perfect for bilingual families, classrooms, or anyone wanting to explore both Chinese wisdom and the quirky side of English idioms!