Chinese Puns

日常生活类歇后语源于民众的日常经验，语言简练、生动，体现了劳动人民对生活现象的观察与智慧。这类歇后语常用来表达生活中的常识、经验或幽默感，具有强烈的生活气息。

These xiehouyu originate from everyday experiences, using concise and vivid language to reflect common knowledge, experiences, or humor in daily life.

自然现象类歇后语以自然界的现象为基础，借助自然界的变化和特征，表达哲理或情感。这类歇后语体现了人们对自然的观察和理解，常用于比喻人生的无常、努力的徒劳或希望的渺茫。

These xiehouyu are based on natural phenomena, using changes and characteristics in nature to express philosophies or emotions. They reflect people’s observations and understandings of nature, often used to metaphorically describe life’s impermanence, futile efforts, or faint hopes.

动物隐喻类歇后语通过动物的特性和行为，来比喻人类的性格、行为或社会现象。这类歇后语利用动物的形象，生动地揭示人性的复杂和社会的多样性，具有强烈的象征意义。

These xiehouyu use characteristics and behaviors of animals to metaphorically describe human personalities, behaviors, or social phenomena. They vividly reveal the complexities of human nature and the diversity of society, carrying strong symbolic meanings.

人物典故类歇后语源于历史人物或传统故事，富有文化底蕴。这类歇后语通过引用历史事件或人物的行为，表达智慧、策略或讽喻，增强语言的表现力和感染力。

These xiehouyu are derived from historical figures or traditional stories, rich in cultural connotations. By referencing historical events or actions of figures, they express wisdom, strategy, or satire, enhancing the expressiveness and appeal of the language.

物品器具类歇后语利用日常生活中的物品或工具，通过其特性或使用方式，来比喻人的行为或事情的结果。这类歇后语贴近生活，易于理解，常用于表达行为的效果或方法的得失。

These xiehouyu use everyday objects or tools, leveraging their characteristics or usage methods to metaphorically describe human behaviors or outcomes. They are closely related to daily life, easy to understand, and often used to express the effectiveness of actions or the pros and cons of methods.