The skin of the radish is wide when you pull it out: it is a metaphor for removing blinding things for the sake of convenience. It also means squeezing out others in order to expand your territory.
Half of the Analects governs the world: used in the old days to emphasize the importance of studying Confucian classics.
A well-fed man does not know how hungry he is: a metaphor for people in a good situation who cannot understand the difficulties of others.
Closing your eyes to catch sparrows: a metaphor for working blindly.
Soldiers must be strong, not numerous: Soldiers must be strong, not numerous. It is also a metaphor for requiring quality rather than just quantity.
Don’t give up until you reach the Yellow River: a metaphor for not giving up until you achieve your goal. It is also a metaphor for refusing to give up until there is really no way out.
Don’t dare to step beyond the thunder pool: means not to cross the thunder pool. Metaphor dare not go beyond a certain range and boundaries.
No matter what: regardless of everything, regardless of the indiscernible.
Don’t shed tears until you see the coffin: a metaphor for refusing to give up until complete failure.
Don’t look at the monk’s face and don’t cover up your great virtue with a veil
Looking at the Buddha’s face: It is a metaphor for seeing the kindness of a third party to help or forgive someone.
Not knowing the true face of Mount Lu: a metaphor for looking down upon the truth and essence of things.
It’s not that enemies don’t get together: if it weren’t for the grievances forged in the past life, they won’t get together in this life.
Not bowing down for five buckets of rice: It is a metaphor for a person who is noble, has integrity, and is not moved by profit or gain.
Don’t cover up your great virtue with a single glance: Don’t obliterate a person’s great achievements just because of his individual mistakes.
The waves behind the Yangtze River push the waves ahead: a metaphor for the continuous advancement of things. It mostly refers to new people and new things, not replacing old people and old things.
Don’t be an official if there is no one in the court: an old saying. It means that nothing can be done without a backer.
Although the weight is small, it weighs a thousand pounds: A small weight may seem like a small piece, but it can weigh a thousand pounds. The metaphor, while unspectacular in appearance, actually works.
Newborn calves are not afraid of tigers: Newborn calves are not afraid of tigers. It is a metaphor for young people who have little ideological encouragement and dare to act without fear.
It was too late to repair the leak when the ship arrived at the center of the river: The ship did not repair the leak until it reached the center of the river. It is a metaphor that if the remedy is not timely, it will not help the matter.
When the ship reaches the bridge, it will go straight: It means that there is no need to think too much about the time limit, and the problem will be solved automatically.