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A Chinese Proverb

There's a Chinese proverb saying: " Read ten thousand books, travel ten thousand miles." Of course, it's not asking you to read and travel exactly ten thousand times, but to do them as much as you can.

Recently, I came to realize the power of this proverb.

I have liked the ancient poet Su Dongpo very much since I was a kid at school. For nearly a thousand years, he has been widely loved by the Chinese people.

At first, I thought it was because of his beautiful poetry. The ones chosen by our textbooks are really outstanding. Then I read some stories about his life, and I realized that he was a great person.

During my travels in Hainan province, where he had been exiled by the emperor, I discovered he was a resilient and optimistic person.

Two weeks ago, when I came across heavy rain while hiking, I suddenly remembered a poem by Su Dongpo and caught the same feeling in the poem.

Back to the proverb, only after reading and travelling, can I fully be aware of the spirit in some words written by a person who lived a thousand years ago.


中国有句格言,“读万卷书,行万里路”。当然,它不是说让你读或行达到精确地一万次,而是让你尽可能多地去做。

最近我感受到了这句话的力量。

从小学起,我就非常喜欢古代诗人苏东坡。近千年来,他一直深受中国人民的喜爱。

起初,我认为是因为他那优美的诗作。我们课本里选的那些作品确实非常出色。后来我读了一些关于他生平的故事,这才意识到他是一个了不起的人。

在海南岛旅游时,到达他曾被皇帝流放的地方,我了解到他是一个坚韧且乐观的人。

两周前,我在徒步旅行时遭遇了暴雨,这时我突然想起了苏东坡的一首词,并且在诗中感受到了同样的情感。

回到那句谚语,只有在阅读和旅行之后,我才能真正领悟到一千年前某位古人所写某些文字中的深意啊。

P.S.
这首词:《定风波》

三月七日,沙湖道中遇雨。雨具先去,同行皆狼狈,余独不觉。已而遂晴,故作此词。

莫听穿林打叶声,
何妨吟啸且徐行。
竹杖芒鞋轻胜马,谁怕?
一蓑烟雨任平生。
料峭春风吹酒醒,微冷,山头斜照却相迎。
回首向来萧瑟处,归去,也无风雨也无晴。

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There's a Chinese proverb saying: which states," Read ten thousand books, travel ten thousand miles."

Of course, it's not asking you to read and travel exactly ten thousand times, but to do them as much as you can.

Recently, I came to realize the power of this proverb.

I have liked the ancient poet Su Dongpo very much since I was a kid at schoolSince I was a kid at school, I've liked Su Dongpo, who's an ancient poet.

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For nearly a thousand years, he has been widely loved by the Chinese people.

At first, I thought it was because of his beautiful poetry.

The ones chosen by our textbooks aOur textbooks had some of his poetry and the ones chosen were really outstanding.

Then I read some stories about his life, and I realized that he was a great person.

During my travels in Hainan province, where he had been exiled by the emperor, I discovered he was a resilient and optimistic person.

Two weeks ago, when I came across heavy rain while hiking, I suddenly remembered a poem by Su Dongpo and caughthad the same feeling thats in the poem.

Back to the proverb, only after reading and travelling, can I fully be aware of the spirit in some words written by a person who lived a thousand years ago.; through their words.

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very good

A Chinese Proverb

There's a Chinese proverb saying: " Read ten thousand books, travel ten thousand miles."

Of course, it'sI am not asking you to read and travel exactly ten thousand times, but to do them as much as you cansuggesting read ten thousand books or go on ten thousand trips. However, reading and travelling extensively is good.

BRITISH SPELLING: travelling. / AMERICAN SPELLING: traveling

Recently, I came to realize the power of this proverb.

I have liked the ancient poet Su Dongpo very much since I was a kid at school.

ALSO POSSIBLE: For nearly a thousand years, he has been widely loved by themany Chinese people.

At first, I thought it was because of his beautiful poetry.

The ones chosen by our textbooks are really outstanding.

Then I read some stories about his life, and I realized that he was a great person.

During my travels in Hainan province, where he had been exiled by the emperor, I discovered he was a resilient and optimistic person.

Two weeks ago, when I came across heavy rain while hiking, I suddenly remembered a poem by Su Dongpo and caught the same feeling in the poem.

Back to the proverb, only after reading and travelling, can I fully be aware of the spirit in some words written by a person who lived a thousand years ago.

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Beautifully experience! Bravo!

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Tammy

Aug. 1, 2025

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Thank you!

Have a nice day!

There's a Chinese proverb saying: " Read ten thousand books, travel ten thousand miles."

Since the quote is in quotation marks, you don't need the colon here

I have liked the ancient poet Su Dongpo very mucha lot since I was a kid at school.

"very much" is grammatically fine, but it's a bit unnatural to use here.

Two weeks ago, when I came across heavy rain while hiking, I suddenly remembered a poem by Su Dongpo and caughfelt the same feeling described in the poem.

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Tammy

Aug. 1, 2025

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Thank you!

Have a nice day!

There's a Chinese proverb sayingthat says: " Read ten thousand books, travel ten thousand miles."

Of course, it's not asking you to read and travel exactly ten thousand times, but to do them as much as you can.

At first, I thought it was because of his beautiful poetry.

The ones chosen by our textbooks are really outstanding.

Two weeks ago, when I came across heavy rain while hiking, I suddenly remembered a poem written by Su Dongpo and caught the same feeling in the poem.

Back to the proverb, oOnly after reading and travelling, can I fully be aware of the inspiritation in some words written by a person who lived a thousand years ago.

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Why was he exiled by the emperor?

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Tammy

July 30, 2025

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Thanks again!

Well, there were many reasons. Sometimes, because he disagreed with the emperor, and sometimes because he was framed. Yes, he had been exiled several times in his life.

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Toluwani

July 30, 2025

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Wow.

You are welcome :)

There's a Chinese proverb sayingthat says: " Read ten thousand books, travel ten thousand miles."

“That says” is optional.
You can also use “,” instead of “:”.

Of course, it's not asksaying you toshould read and travel exactly ten thousand times, but to do them as much as you can.

The proverb is not a question, so “saying” or “telling” is more appropriate.

For nearly a thousand years, he has been widely loved by the Chinese people.

The ones chosen by our textbooks are really outstanding.

This is grammatically correct but is not natural. We don’t say objects, such as textbooks, choose people. People, a group of people, or concepts like the heavens, gods, or history can choose people.

Alternatives:
“The ones chosen to be in our textbooks are really outstanding.”
“The ones written about in our textbooks are really outstanding.”

Back to the proverb, o. Only after reading and travelling, can I fully be aware ofunderstand the spirit in some words written by a person who lived a thousand years ago.

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You have a lovely writing voice! It’s clear from your entry that you have a good understanding of English grammar.

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Tammy

July 30, 2025

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Thank you so much!

Have a nice day!

A Chinese Proverb

There's a Chinese proverb saying: " Read ten thousand books, travel ten thousand miles."

Of course, it's not asking you to read and travel exactly ten thousand times, but to do them as much as you can.

In English we also have this proverb, but it means that reading a book figuratively transports the reader, as though they visited as many lands as the number of books they read. So you could reword your sentence to say: Of course, it’s not suggesting you need to read 10,000 books, but the more you read, the more you “experience” of the world.

Recently, I came to realize the power of this proverb.

I have liked the ancient poet Su Dongpo very much since I was a kid at school.

For nearly a thousand years, he has been widely loved by the Chinese people.

At first, I thought it was because of his beautiful poetry.

The ones chosen by our textbooks are really outstanding.

Then I read some stories about his life, and I realized that he was a great person.

During my travels in Hainan province, where he had been exiled by the emperor, I discovered he was a resilient and optimistic person.

Good job using an appositive!

Two weeks ago, when I came acrosswas caught in some heavy rain while hiking, I suddenly remembered a poem by Su Dongpo and caughtexperienced the same feeling as in the poem.

The proverb suggests that because you read about something similar, it’s like you already experienced it - so when you experienced it in real life it was like the second time.

BRelating back to the proverb, only after reading and travelling, can I be fully be aware of the spirit in somof the words written by a person who lived a thousand years ago.

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Your English is very good! This is an abstract and difficult topic!

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Tammy

July 29, 2025

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Thank you so much!

Have a nice day!

A Chinese Proverb


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There's a Chinese proverb saying: " Read ten thousand books, travel ten thousand miles."


There's a Chinese proverb saying: " Read ten thousand books, travel ten thousand miles."

There's a Chinese proverb sayingthat says: " Read ten thousand books, travel ten thousand miles."

“That says” is optional. You can also use “,” instead of “:”.

There's a Chinese proverb sayingthat says: " Read ten thousand books, travel ten thousand miles."

There's a Chinese proverb saying: " Read ten thousand books, travel ten thousand miles."

Since the quote is in quotation marks, you don't need the colon here

This sentence has been marked as perfect!

There's a Chinese proverb saying: which states," Read ten thousand books, travel ten thousand miles."

Of course, it's not asking you to read and travel exactly ten thousand times, but to do them as much as you can.


Of course, it's not asking you to read and travel exactly ten thousand times, but to do them as much as you can.

In English we also have this proverb, but it means that reading a book figuratively transports the reader, as though they visited as many lands as the number of books they read. So you could reword your sentence to say: Of course, it’s not suggesting you need to read 10,000 books, but the more you read, the more you “experience” of the world.

Of course, it's not asksaying you toshould read and travel exactly ten thousand times, but to do them as much as you can.

The proverb is not a question, so “saying” or “telling” is more appropriate.

This sentence has been marked as perfect!

Of course, it'sI am not asking you to read and travel exactly ten thousand times, but to do them as much as you cansuggesting read ten thousand books or go on ten thousand trips. However, reading and travelling extensively is good.

BRITISH SPELLING: travelling. / AMERICAN SPELLING: traveling

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Recently, I came to realize the power of this proverb.


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I have liked the ancient poet Su Dongpo very much since I was a kid at school.


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I have liked the ancient poet Su Dongpo very mucha lot since I was a kid at school.

"very much" is grammatically fine, but it's a bit unnatural to use here.

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I have liked the ancient poet Su Dongpo very much since I was a kid at schoolSince I was a kid at school, I've liked Su Dongpo, who's an ancient poet.

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For nearly a thousand years, he has been widely loved by the Chinese people.


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For nearly a thousand years, he has been widely loved by the Chinese people.

ALSO POSSIBLE: For nearly a thousand years, he has been widely loved by themany Chinese people.

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At first, I thought it was because of his beautiful poetry.


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The ones chosen by our textbooks are really outstanding.


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The ones chosen by our textbooks are really outstanding.

This is grammatically correct but is not natural. We don’t say objects, such as textbooks, choose people. People, a group of people, or concepts like the heavens, gods, or history can choose people. Alternatives: “The ones chosen to be in our textbooks are really outstanding.” “The ones written about in our textbooks are really outstanding.”

This sentence has been marked as perfect!

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The ones chosen by our textbooks aOur textbooks had some of his poetry and the ones chosen were really outstanding.

Then I read some stories about his life, and I realized that he was a great person.


This sentence has been marked as perfect!

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During my travels in Hainan province, where he had been exiled by the emperor, I discovered he was a resilient and optimistic person.


During my travels in Hainan province, where he had been exiled by the emperor, I discovered he was a resilient and optimistic person.

Good job using an appositive!

This sentence has been marked as perfect!

During my travels in Hainan province, where he had been exiled by the emperor, I discovered he was a resilient and optimistic person.

Two weeks ago, when I came across heavy rain while hiking, I suddenly remembered a poem by Su Dongpo and caught the same feeling in the poem.


Two weeks ago, when I came acrosswas caught in some heavy rain while hiking, I suddenly remembered a poem by Su Dongpo and caughtexperienced the same feeling as in the poem.

The proverb suggests that because you read about something similar, it’s like you already experienced it - so when you experienced it in real life it was like the second time.

Two weeks ago, when I came across heavy rain while hiking, I suddenly remembered a poem written by Su Dongpo and caught the same feeling in the poem.

Two weeks ago, when I came across heavy rain while hiking, I suddenly remembered a poem by Su Dongpo and caughfelt the same feeling described in the poem.

This sentence has been marked as perfect!

Two weeks ago, when I came across heavy rain while hiking, I suddenly remembered a poem by Su Dongpo and caughthad the same feeling thats in the poem.

Back to the proverb, only after reading and travelling, can I fully be aware of the spirit in some words written by a person who lived a thousand years ago.


BRelating back to the proverb, only after reading and travelling, can I be fully be aware of the spirit in somof the words written by a person who lived a thousand years ago.

Back to the proverb, o. Only after reading and travelling, can I fully be aware ofunderstand the spirit in some words written by a person who lived a thousand years ago.

Back to the proverb, oOnly after reading and travelling, can I fully be aware of the inspiritation in some words written by a person who lived a thousand years ago.

This sentence has been marked as perfect!

Back to the proverb, only after reading and travelling, can I fully be aware of the spirit in some words written by a person who lived a thousand years ago.; through their words.

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