← Proficient Chinese
Writing practice
Sayings and Proverbs: 俗语 and 谚语
Your younger cousin is about to start her first job in a big city and is nervous. Write her a message (200–400 characters) of advice, using at least four folk sayings or proverbs (熟能生巧, 万事开头难, 一分钱一分货, 远亲不如近邻, 吃一堑长一智, 三个臭皮匠赛过诸葛亮).
- At least four 俗语 or 谚语, each fitting its situation
- Sayings introduced naturally (俗话说, 老人常说) or dropped straight into a sentence
- Practical advice on work, housing and people
- A warm, older-cousin tone
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0 characters · aim for 200–400