Burn one day’s gathering of firewood on the same day.
More Chinese Proverbs:
Talk doesn't cook rice.Chinese
On entering a country, ask what is forbidden, on entering a village, ask what are the customs, on entering a private house, ask what should not be mentioned.
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You can lean on a bamboo stick, but not on a rope.
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Nobody's family can hang up the sign, 'nothing the matter here.'
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He who rides on a tiger can never get off.
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An ambassador bears no blame.
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