This entry explains the Chinese idiom 百废待兴(bǎi fèi dài xīng). It means numerous neglected projects await reconstruction, covering its origin, lesson and matching English equivalents.
This entry explains the uplifting Chinese idiom 百废俱兴(bǎi fèi jù xīng) from Fan Zhongyan’s essay Record of Yueyang Tower. It describes comprehensive revival of neglected undertakings, covering its lesson and English counterparts.