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Looking at someone through a crack in the door — seeing them flattened. Means to judge someone unfairly or look down on them with prejudice.

An ugly daughter-in-law meets the in-laws — it'll happen sooner or later. Whatever you're dreading or avoiding, you'll have to face it eventually.

A mute person eating bitter黄连 (coptis) — can't express the bitterness. Means being unable to speak about one's suffering or grievances.

A mute person eating dumplings — knows exactly how many. You may not say much, but you know the score in your heart.

A blind person lighting a lamp — wasting wax. Describes an action that is completely useless or unnecessary.

An old lady eating persimmons — picks only the soft ones. Means targeting the weakest or gentlest person to bully or exploit.

A monk doesn't love money — the more the better. Ironic twist: "not loving money" actually means "I'll take as much as you give."

Won't shed a tear until seeing the coffin — won't give up until reaching the Yellow River. Stubbornly refusing to accept reality until faced with the worst outcome.

Secretly tailing someone — sneaky and stealthy. Acting in a secretive, furtive manner, often to avoid being caught.

A short person watching a play — just follows the crowd and cheers. Unable to actually see the performance, they just clap when others clap. Describes someone with no independent judgment.

No 300 taels of silver buried here — a guilty person accidentally reveals their own secret by trying too hard to deny it.

Smart all one's life — even the cleverest person can have a moment of foolishness; nobody is perfect.

Slap your face swollen to pretend you're fat — putting on a brave face or pretending to be rich/important when you're really struggling.

The wrongdoer is the first to file a complaint — the guilty party accuses others first to divert attention from their own fault.

A beggar singing — poor but happy; finding joy in simple things despite hardship.