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A prodigal son turns back — worth more than gold. Someone who wasted their youth finally reforms, and that change is invaluable.

Fishing for a needle in the ocean — nowhere to find it. Describes an impossible search or very difficult task.

Pulling up seedlings to help them grow — being too eager for success. Forcing progress actually ruins things.

Sending a goose feather from a thousand miles away — the gift is light but the feeling is deep. Even a small gift carries great meaning when it comes from the heart.

When the boat reaches the bridge, it will pass straight through — things will work out when the time comes; don't worry too early.

Drop the watermelon to pick up sesame seeds — focusing on small gains while losing something much more valuable; penny wise, pound foolish.

A nearsighted person gets glasses — solving the immediate problem at hand; addressing what's right in front of you.

A castle in the air — beautiful ideas or plans that are impractical and have no solid foundation.

Buying the box but returning the pearl — a metaphor for making the wrong choice by missing what's truly valuable.

A girl changes eighteen times as she grows up — getting better and more beautiful with age.

Losing both the lady and the army — suffering a double loss, getting nothing for one's efforts.

Begging a general is not as good as provoking one — sometimes challenging someone works better than politely asking.

The barracks are made of iron, but the soldiers come and go like water — institutions stay while people change.

After three days apart, look at each other with new eyes — people change quickly; don't judge someone by the past.

Everything is ready, only the east wind is missing — all preparations are in place except one crucial thing.