| Entry | Pinyin | Meaning | Era |
|---|---|---|---|
| 直捣黄龙 | zhí dǎo huáng lóng |
To directly attack the enemy's stronghold |
Song Dynasty |
| 程门立雪 | chéng mén lì xuě |
Refers to deeply respecting one's teacher and their teachings; to walk on foot |
Northern Song Dynasty |
| 胸有成竹 | xiōng yǒu chéng zhū |
To be prepared; to have a plan in advance |
Song Dynasty |
| 脚踏实地 | jiǎo tà shí dì |
To be practical, earnest, and realistic; to do things very steadily and dependably |
Song Dynasty |
| 谈虎色变 | tán hǔ sè biàn |
To become frightened at the mere mention of something terrible, so much so that one's face even goes pale |
Song Dynasty |
| 雪中送炭 | xuě zhōng sòng tàn |
To provide help in one's hour of need |
Song Dynasty |
| 马马虎虎 | mǎ mǎ hǔ hǔ |
To do something shoddily, carelessly, or with minimal effort; to do something unwillingly; to do something with difficulty |
Song Dynasty |
| 过河拆桥 | guò hé chāi qiáo |
When someone abandons those who helped them upon realizing their goal |
Yuan Dynasty |