in other words; that is to say; i.e.

in other words; that is to say; used to restate a point or to introduce a logical conclusion drawn from what was just mentioned

that is to say; namely; used to introduce an explanation or clarification of what was just said

particle used at the end of a sentence to indicate that something is simple, easy, or that a matter is settled

that is to say; specifically

Used to introduce another item, point, or reason in a sequence, meaning "another one is..." or "and then there is...".

(idiom) lit. to believe there will be rain just from hearing the wind; to be gullible and believe rumors instantly

Literally "to say it's raining as soon as one hears the wind"; describes believing or spreading rumors without evidence, or agreeing uncritically with whatever one hears.

used to describe a situation where there are only two possibilities, or where something happens constantly or repeatedly between two states

It doesn't matter what method is used as long as it works; pragmatism over ideological purity. This saying was famously used by [[邓小平|鄧小平|deng4 xiao3 ping2]] to describe his economic reforms.

to believe every rumor one hears; to jump to conclusions based on hearsay

Unity is strength; a popular phrase and song title emphasizing that collective action provides power.

literally meaning "whatever is picked into the basket counts as food"; an idiom used to describe accepting whatever is available or making use of everything that comes one's way

Whoever provides milk is your mother; an idiom meaning to put your loyalties wherever your interests lie or to follow whoever provides personal gain.

Literally "either the fish dies or the net gets torn"; describes a situation where two sides fight so fiercely that one must be destroyed.