I want to know more idioms...
- Owen Nash
- Jan 27
- 4 min read
1. What does "Beauty is an attitude" mean?
a) True beauty comes from self-confidence and positivity.
b) Beauty is about physical appearance only.
c) Attitude has no relation to beauty.
d) Only a good attitude guarantees success.
Correct Answer: a) True beauty comes from self-confidence and positivity.
Meaning:
English: Real beauty comes from having confidence and a positive mindset.
Traditional Chinese: 美是一種態度。
Simplified Chinese: 美是一种态度。
Examples:
She proved that beauty is an attitude by radiating confidence.
Beauty is an attitude, not just how you look in the mirror.
2. What does "Better wit than wealth" mean?
a) Intelligence is more valuable than money.
b) Wealth is always more important than wisdom.
c) Wit is not useful without wealth.
d) You need wealth to gain intelligence.
Correct Answer: a) Intelligence is more valuable than money.
Meaning:
English: Being clever and intelligent is more valuable than having money.
Traditional Chinese: 聰明比財富更重要。
Simplified Chinese: 聪明比财富更重要。
Examples:
He succeeded in life because better wit than wealth guided his choices.
They admired her cleverness, proving that better wit than wealth matters.
3. What does "No effort, no results" mean?
a) Success requires effort and hard work.
b) Results come without any effort.
c) Hard work always guarantees failure.
d) It’s best to avoid effort entirely.
Correct Answer: a) Success requires effort and hard work.
Meaning:
English: Without putting in the necessary work, there will be no success.
Traditional Chinese: 沒有努力就沒有結果。
Simplified Chinese: 没有努力就没有结果。
Examples:
He reminded his team that no effort, no results before they started the project.
Studying hard proved that no effort, no results applies to exams too.
4. What does "Purpose fuels passion" mean?
a) Having a clear purpose drives motivation and excitement.
b) Passion doesn’t require any purpose.
c) Purpose makes people lose interest.
d) Passion and purpose are unrelated.
Correct Answer: a) Having a clear purpose drives motivation and excitement.
Meaning:
English: A strong purpose inspires passion and dedication toward goals.
Traditional Chinese: 目標激發熱情。
Simplified Chinese: 目标激发热情。
Examples:
She excelled in her career because purpose fuels passion in her work.
Purpose fuels passion, and his dream motivated him every day.
5. What does "Great things never come easy" mean?
a) Achieving big goals requires effort and persistence.
b) Great achievements happen instantly.
c) Easy tasks always bring the best rewards.
d) Hard work is never necessary for success.
Correct Answer: a) Achieving big goals requires effort and persistence.
Meaning:
English: Significant accomplishments take time, effort, and determination.
Traditional Chinese: 偉大的事情從來不容易得到。
Simplified Chinese: 伟大的事情从来不容易得到。
Examples:
His coach reminded him that great things never come easy.
She kept trying because she believed great things never come easy.
6. What does "No sweet without some sweat" mean?
a) Success requires hard work and effort.
b) Sweat is unrelated to rewards.
c) Enjoyment comes without any effort.
d) Hard work never leads to sweetness.
Correct Answer: a) Success requires hard work and effort.
Meaning:
English: Rewards and success can only be achieved through effort.
Traditional Chinese: 不流汗就沒有甜頭。
Simplified Chinese: 不流汗就没有甜头。
Examples:
He reminded his team that no sweet without some sweat before starting the project.
Her success showed her belief in no sweet without some sweat.
7. What does "Rumors stop with the wise" mean?
a) Wise people don’t spread or believe in rumors.
b) Wise individuals spread rumors carefully.
c) Rumors are created by intelligent people.
d) Wisdom is unrelated to rumors.
Correct Answer: a) Wise people don’t spread or believe in rumors.
Meaning:
English: Smart individuals neither believe in nor share gossip or rumors.
Traditional Chinese: 謠言止於智者。
Simplified Chinese: 谣言止于智者。
Examples:
He stayed calm, proving that rumors stop with the wise.
They trusted her judgment because rumors stop with the wise.
8. What does "Work hard, play hard" mean?
a) Balance effort with fun and relaxation.
b) Only work is important, not fun.
c) Avoid working and focus on enjoyment.
d) Play harder than you work.
Correct Answer: a) Balance effort with fun and relaxation.
Meaning:
English: A life of balance includes both hard work and enjoying life.
Traditional Chinese: 努力工作，也要努力玩樂。
Simplified Chinese: 努力工作，也要努力玩乐。
Examples:
Her motto was work hard, play hard to enjoy both her career and life.
He spent his weekend skiing because he believed in work hard, play hard.
9. What does "One flower makes no garland" mean?
a) Teamwork and collaboration are necessary for success.
b) One person can handle everything.
c) A single effort is all you need.
d) Working alone is better than teamwork.
Correct Answer: a) Teamwork and collaboration are necessary for success.
Meaning:
English: Success often requires teamwork and collaboration.
Traditional Chinese: 一朵花無法成為花環。
Simplified Chinese: 一朵花无法成为花环。
Examples:
He reminded the group that one flower makes no garland before starting the project.
They collaborated successfully, proving one flower makes no garland.
10. What does "Every minute counts" mean?
a) Time is precious, so use it wisely.
b) Only some moments are valuable.
c) Time doesn’t matter in life.
d) Wasting time leads to better results.
Correct Answer: a) Time is precious, so use it wisely.
Meaning:
English: Time is valuable, and every moment should be used efficiently.
Traditional Chinese: 分秒必爭。
Simplified Chinese: 分秒必争。
Examples:
She hurried to finish the task, knowing that every minute counts.
They worked fast to meet the deadline because every minute counts.
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