Chinese Idioms Containing “以”

Treat others as yourself

Significado literal: Exchange heart for heart

Value harmony above all

Significado literal: Value harmony as precious

Lower one's guard

Significado literal: Drop heart light

Self-righteous; opinionated

Significado literal: Considering oneself to be right

Strategic retreat for ultimate victory

Significado literal: Use retreat as advance

Help each other in adversity

Significado literal: Moisten each other with foam

Steadfast dedication

Significado literal: Persist with perseverance

Gentle conquers strong

Significado literal: Overcome hardness with softness

Like attracts like

Significado literal: Things gather by kind

Like-minded association

Significado literal: People divide by groups

Practical application

Significado literal: Learn to apply

Superficial judgment

Significado literal: Judge people by appearance

Total commitment

Significado literal: Exert all strength

Lose composure

Significado literal: Forget one's place

Lead by example

Significado literal: Use oneself as example

Strategic patience

Significado literal: Conserve energy, wait for fatigue