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To remain single for life
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To remain single for life
Some things are inevitable and will happen regardless of circumstances
Stop doing something before it's too late
Don't worry about the outcome before it happens
Don't worry about the consequences before taking action
Before starting a business, one has ample capital, but once started, the capital is quickly lost.
Comparing one's own child to others
Mind your own business
Mind others' business while neglecting one's own
Worry about losing something before even having it
Not yet successful but already worried about losing it
News travels quickly, even to remote areas
To act recklessly without thinking of consequences
To act recklessly and suffer the consequences
To be careless and irresponsible
Meddling in someone else's business before being asked
Someone is already dishonest from a young age
One problem at a time
To expect a share without contributing
Worrying about future problems before present ones are solved
Pretending to be better than one actually is
Pride oneself on insignificant abilities
Don't boast about something until it's completed
Punish someone when they are already embarrassed
Can't overcome difficulties, but after succeeding, become overly proud
Can't scold those with a fierce temper
Treat others with respect and kindness, regardless of their status
When unable to achieve something, one praises it, but when achieved, it is undervalued
Make the most of what you have
Unable to enjoy something due to previous bad experiences
To be overly optimistic before achieving something
Don't count your chickens before they hatch
Pregnant women should not exert themselves
Scolding is worse than silence
Scolding someone to make them aware of their mistakes
To scold or rebuke someone severely
Scolding or complaining excessively can be tiresome
Talking back or arguing excessively will lead to being scolded more
To scold or rebuke someone unfairly or without reason
To scold or blame someone unfairly
To scold or criticize someone who is not present
To scold or curse someone severely
To scold someone harshly but in a pleasant tone
Scolding or cursing excessively
To scold or criticize severely
Criticize the leader and also their subordinates
To scold openly is not feared, but secret resentment is
One will suffer consequences for complaining about fate
To invite trouble by complaining or speaking ill of something
A person looks elegant when dressed
Lack of knowledge and skills leads to poverty
A single word or action can have multiple implications or consequences.
Knowledge is inferior to practical skills
Theory is less valuable than practical experience
Teach children good manners and morals from a young age
Words can be soft but writing can be powerful
Morality and literature shape one's character
Writing is as clumsy as an ox's claw
Writing is messy and disorganized
Writing is as beautiful as a phoenix dancing and a dragon flying