Where do Chinese proverbs come from? How many are there? Are they all four characters long?

Did you know that behind every proverb there is a story?

This volume tells you nine stories behind nine proverbs, and invites the reader to guess the corresponding Italian proverb for each one.

In this book, you will find:

• Grammatical and vocabulary structures within the HSK3 standard;

• Cultural inserts

• Glossary with pronunciation and translation;

• No pinyin in text, to encourage the habit of reading authentic material;

• Activities at the end of each chapter;

• Final glossary in alphabetical order;

• Audio with complete reading of the story.

The book offers:

• Grammar structures and vocabulary in accordance with the HSK 1-2 standards

• Glossary with pronunciation and English translation

• Text without Pinyin, to promote authentic reading

• Splendid pictures, capturing the beauty and vitality of Beijing

• An audio CD with the complete reading of the text