Have you ever met somebody who is completely different to you but is still likeable? If you want to agree to disagree and still get along with them, here is a Chinese saying you can say, 日月不同光，昼夜各有宜！

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It’s said that “he who wants a rose must respect the thorn,” which tells us that even the best situations have their downsides. There’s a Chinese equivalent, 甘瓜抱苦蒂，美枣生荆棘. Listen to the podcast to find out what it means.

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Chinese people believe in the power of collective effort. We enjoy a good superhero story, but we also believe that even Superman needs a team like the Justice League. Niuniu talks about her favorite saying related to this idea: 众人拾柴火焰高.

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Imagine a chain composed of heavy metal links. If you wish to move the chain, you won’t “push it,” since the links might hit one another, clinking left and right without moving forward. Each link represents an individual member as part of a team. It requires a leader to show the way and pull the chain, which is why Chinese people say, 人不率则不从，身不先则不信.

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In life, we all need to learn how to find effective solutions to complex problems. The hardest step is identifying the root cause and applies the best solution. Niuniu shares the elegant metaphor “对症下药”, which means to match the medicine to the disease.

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Have you ever cooperated with an adversary because you faced mutual challenges together? Niuniu has, and they ended up becoming good friends afterward. She’s now sharing what she learned from this experience with an old Chinese saying, 同舟共济，守望相助.

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“Work hard, play hard” is a familiar motto for many people, but working hard is certainly more challenging than playing hard. If you want to motivate yourself, here’s a Chinese saying that can give you a nudge, 青春虚度无所成，白首衔悲亦何及.

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Chinese people say, “better a neighbor nearby than a brother far away”(远亲不如近邻). It illustrates how much we value the relationships we have with people living near us. Everyone wins when neighbors treat one another with kindness, consideration, and respect. There’s another major advantage, but you’ll have to watch the video to find out.

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