negotiation

  • Zhé Chōng Zūn Zǔ (折冲樽俎)

    Basic Information Chinese Idiom: 折冲樽俎Pinyin: zhé chōng zūn zǔLiteral Meaning: Defeat enemy assault chariots over wine vessels and ritual utensils.Figurative Meaning: Defeat opponents and gain victory through diplomatic negotiations, instead of resorting to warfare.

  • The Fox-Teacher

    A rich family in Zhili, Hebei, was trying to find a teacher for their children.

  • The boat-owner’s bright idea

    Once I saw a man travelling on foot at Lvliang. He saw a boat, and offered the boat-owner fifty coins to take him to Pengmen.