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What animal is the "chong" in "wolf, chong, tiger, leopard"? Common knowledge about fierce beasts in old rural sayings
"Wolf, chong, tiger, leopard" was a general term in ancient times for fierce wild beasts. The "chong" here is not an insect, but refers to venomous snakes and pythons; in many dialects, snakes are simply called "changchong". This article explains clearly what animal each of the four characters refers to, and includes practical reminders for preventing animal and snake encounters when working in the fields in rural areas.
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Where should you plant a Chinese toon tree for good feng shui? These sayings are worth knowing
1. Symbolizes longevity and wealth. The Chinese toon tree (Toona sinensis) is a common tree and, in feng shui, a tree species with fairly good symbolism. It is called the king of trees and represents longevity; like the great chun tree recorded in the Zhuangzi chapter "Free and Easy Wandering," it carries the omen of long life. Today, some areas in the north still
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What does it mean when an aloe vera blooms, and what are the sayings about it?
What does it mean when an aloe vera blooms?
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What does it mean when a sago palm blooms? Folk sayings and symbolic meanings explained
What does the folk saying about a sago palm blooming mean, and what does it represent?
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What is the bottom line of being a decent person? These 7 sayings are the most incisive
①Don't break up someone else's family, even if you like them very much. ②You can lie to me, but please watch how many times you do it. ③If you take me seriously, I will treat you the same way. ④I can play dumb, but don't think I really...
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A house shouldn't face a road? There's some sense to these old sayings
Summary: There are many rules when building a house in rural areas. The old saying that a house shouldn't face a road actually reflects the study of house feng shui in ancient China, especially in rural areas, where building a house is a big deal, and people are very particular about everything concerning the house...
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Why is the begonia flower considered unlucky? The folk sayings have their reasons
The idea that the begonia flower is unlucky is just a folk saying. Legend has it that a devoted woman waited endlessly for her sweetheart, but he never came to meet her. After she died, she turned into a begonia flower, so people consider this flower unlucky. Its other name, "heartbreak flower," is another reason people see it as unlucky.
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10 incisive and deeply philosophical sayings that will leave you impressed
Author | Anonymous 1. A tortoise cannot outrun a rabbit on land, but a tortoise can always swim faster than a rabbit in water. -- Do not put yourself in the wrong position. 2. A crow tried to learn from an eagle and catch a sheep, but its claws got tangled in the wool, and in the end it was caught by the shepherd...
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Plant flowers in front of the house and trees behind it - do you know these old sayings?
Climbing rose flower seedlings Angela potted courtyard plant climbing rose flower seedlings Eden Rose rose villa courtyard gate railing balcony green plant ...
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