Catherine Chan, Simon Lau
Chinese Idiom Stories: The Magic Four 2
Chinese Idiom Stories: The Magic Four 2
🙉🌩️ The Magic Four: Idioms on Attitude & Behavior (Vol. 2)
掩耳盜鈴 (No sound, no problem!)
杞人憂天 (Groundless worries)
Why face a problem when you can just cover your ears? Why panic about something that may never happen? These are just two of the many Chinese idioms 成語 (sing4 jyu5) that say a lot in just four characters.
✨ This second volume in The Magic Four series explores idioms that reflect mindset, behavior, and ways of thinking.
It’s a playful and thoughtful introduction to traditional wisdom — perfect for bilingual learners, curious young minds, and English-speaking readers diving into Chinese culture.
📚 Each story includes:
- Literal & figurative meaning of the idiom
- Equivalent or similar English idioms
- Key vocabulary definitions
- Usage examples and bonus language tips
👪 Great for reading together at home or in the classroom.
🌏 Learn how language shapes the way we think — in both Chinese and English!
Product Details
Product Details
Bilingual
Age 9+
| pages | x x
Publisher: Chung Hwa Book • 中華教育




