This book provides a practical illustration of the meanings of widely used Chinese proverbs, phrases, and slang, along with their potential applications in business and everyday life. "In China, we say..." - sooner or later, this phrase comes up in conversations with Chinese business and conversation partners. The subsequent expressions are not always easy for Westerners to decipher. They often contain a hidden message for the conversation partner. The idioms are organized for quick reference by categories and are explained through numerous practical examples. The authors target managers and expatriates, students, and participants in exchange programs who are interested in gaining insight into life and cultural practices in modern China today.