The Chinese Sayings Podcast

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S1E03 | A Sincere Gift of a Mere Trifle Dec 12, 2016

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The next time someone looks down on your gift because its value isn't much, now you have the perfect rejoinder. For a full list of the terms used in this episode, please visit the website at teacup.media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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S1E02 | Fen-Wise and Yuan-Foolish Dec 05, 2016

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In this new episode (weekly, as advertised), Laszlo introduces a story from the early 4th Century BCE, the Warring States period that preceded the unification of China under Qin Shihuang. It concerns the ruler down in the southwest kingdom of Shu, centered around Chengdu. Thanks to his greediness for a small gift, he ended up losing big later on. He was so busy counting his pennies earned in a quick score that he lost sight of the pounds he'd lose down the road. This ruler's moment of weakness was immortalized by Lü Buwei in his highly respected Lü Shi Chunqiu who called him out as one who Tan Xiao Shi Da. For a full list of the terms used in this episode, please visit our website at teacup.media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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S1E01 | Take Care in That Melon Field Nov 27, 2016

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In the inaugural episode of the Chinese Sayings Podcast Laszlo introduces one of his favorites from his earliest days: Guā Tián Li Xià. 瓜田李下. This one goes all the way back to the early days of the Three Kingdoms Period. The lesson it teaches us is to watch yourself when you're in circumstances that might possibly be misunderstood and show you in a suspicious light. Don't forget to visit teacup.media for a full list of the terms used in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Welcome to the Chinese Sayings Podcast Nov 26, 2016

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A warm welcome to the Chinese Sayings Podcast! Since 2017 Laszlo Montgomery introduces a new "chengyu" or Chinese idiomatic expression or saying. You'll get the backstory behind these ancient sayings. Once you learn the story behind each expression, you'll be able to unlock the meaning. These Chinese Sayings are filled with history and legendary stories. No need for you to be a Chinese language speaker. These stories can be enjoyed and appreciated by everyone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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