This entry explains idiom “Bai ju guo xi” originating from Zhuangzi Knowledge Rambling in the North. Using the white‑horse‑through‑a‑crack metaphor, it depicts life’s fleeting nature and reminds us to cherish brief, irreversible time.
Basic Information Chinese Idiom: 事半功倍Pinyin: shì bàn gōng bèiLiteral Meaning: Half the effort, double the results. Figurative definition To achieve great outcomes with minimal expenditure of time, energy or labor; to work efficiently and get amplified returns. Cultural & historical background This idiom comes from the ancient Confucian philosopher Mencius, in the chapter Gongsun…