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Episode 14 – Advanced: Chinese Idiom 成語：一箭雙鵰 | 成语：一箭双雕

Sometimes, one well-aimed action hits more than its target.

In this advanced-level episode, Christine shares how a simple Saturday visit to an old friend turned into something far richer: not only did she reconnect a friendship that was fading, she also gained fresh insight into her own life. On the way home, another spontaneous call deepened the lesson—showing that sometimes it’s not about doing more, but about doing it right.

This real-life story brings the classic idiom 「一箭雙鵰」 (yī jiàn shuāng diāo)—“one arrow, two eagles”—vividly to life. You’ll hear the original historical tale of General Zhangsun Sheng, who famously felled two eagles with a single arrow, and learn how this phrase has come to describe getting two benefits from one action.

Whether it’s nurturing relationships, improving habits, or finding overlap between goals, “one arrow, two eagles” reminds us that clarity and focus often achieve more than sheer effort.

Perfect for learners around HSK 5–6, ideal if you’re ready to stretch your listening skills at the advanced level!

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