Chinese Idioms

爱民者强 Power Comes from Caring for the People 【Interpretation】 A state which takes good care of its people is one with true power. A ruler will be trusted and supported by the people, and the state under such a ruler will be a solid stronghold only when the policies and measures made and implemented meet … Read more

Attached to the Land and Unwilling to Move 【Interpretation】 Feeling attached to the native land and reluctant to move to another place. This was a widespread way of thinking and sentiment among the common people in a traditional agricultural society. In essence, it is because they depended on the land to make a living, since … Read more