Cheng yu

Question 1

打草惊蛇 (da cao jīng shé)

Answer 1

Literal Meaning:
beat the grass to scare the snake

Explanation:
Act rashly and alert the enemy

Question 2

饮水思源 (yin shui sī yuán)

Answer 2

Literal Meaning:
When one drinks water, think of its source

Explanation:
Don’t forget where one’s happiness comes from: be grateful for all your blessings

Question 3

拔苗助长 (bá miáo zhù zhang)

Answer 3

Literal Meaning:
Pull up the seedlings to help (them) grow higher

Explanation:
Spoil things because of a desire for quick success