Proverbs are simple and concise phrases that are widely spread among the people, and are generally passed down orally, mostly in the form of colloquial phrases or rhymes that are easy to understand, and the wisdom behind it is worth learning from.
In the long history of production and life practices, the Chinese people have created a distinctive style of proverbs, which together constitute a colorful national proverb culture. Chinese proverbs are both valuable language resources of the Chinese people, but also a valuable cultural heritage.
For tattoos, Chinese proverbs are also a good choice, but generally speaking, proverbs are more words, it is not recommended to tattoo more than eight Chinese characters. Therefore, when choosing a Chinese proverb tattoo to pay attention to the choice of content short, or choose a part of the content of the proverb. Here are some Chinese proverbs for you.
攻乎异端 斯害也已
Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.
不耻下问
No shame in asking questions, even to people of lower status.
知子莫若父
Three humble shoemakers brainstorming will make a great statesman.
人多反误事
Too many cooks spoil the broth.
一寸光阴一寸金 寸金难买寸光阴
An inch of time is an inch of gold but you can t buy that inch of time with an inch of gold.
千里之堤毁于蚁穴
An ant may well destroy a whole dam.
不做亏心事 不怕鬼敲门
Clear conscience never fears midnight knocking.
因噎废食
One cannot refuse to eat just because there is a chance of being choked.
子不教 父之过
If a son is uneducated, his dad is to blame.
祸不单行
Bad things never walk alone.
吃一堑长一智
A fall into a ditch makes you wiser.
笑一笑十年少
A smile will gain you ten more years of life.
百闻不如一见
one picture is worth ten thousand words.
授人以鱼 不如授人以渔
Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.
