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Han Feizi – Chapter 22.33
Han Feizi tells a Wei man taught his daughter to hoard wealth. She was divorced but richer, mirroring corrupt officials’ greed.
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Han Feizi – Chapter 22.32
Han Feizi tells Yang Zhu learned beauty fades with arrogance, while modesty makes plainness admired.
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Han Feizi – Chapter 22.31
Han Feizi tells Xi Simi avoided cutting trees, fearing he’d expose Tian Chengzi’s plot and risk his life.
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Han Feizi – Chapter 22.30
Han Feizi tells Wu Qi fled Lu after Ji Sun’s regicide, sensing early political danger.
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Huà Shé Tiān Zú (画蛇添足)
Basic Information Chinese Idiom: 画蛇添足 Pinyin: huà shé tiān zú Literal Meaning: Draw a snake and then add feet to it. Figurative Meaning: Do something unnecessary that ruins what is already perfect; overdo a thing and end up making a fool of oneself. Cultural Background This well-known fable-based idiom comes from the Warring States…
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Han Feizi – Chapter 22.29
Han Feizi tells Hui Zi warned Chen Zhen: building trust is hard, but rivals can easily ruin you.