xiē

歇

hòu

后（後）

yǔ

语（語）

He always loves to say allegorical sayings, such as 'Like a mud Bodhisattva crossing a river—he can't even save himself.'

'Like a nephew carrying a lantern—things are the same as before' is a commonly used two-part allegorical saying.

Using the allegorical saying 'Throwing meat buns at a dog—gone forever' to describe a failed investment is most appropriate.

The allegorical saying 'A weasel wishing a chicken happy new year—harboring no good intentions' reminds us to be wary of hypocritical friendliness.