When in Rome do as the Romans do.
有朋自远方来,不亦乐乎!
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How happy we are, To meet friends from afar!
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欢聚一堂
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enjoy a happy get-together
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一见如故
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feel like an old friends at first sight
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一回生,二回熟
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First time strangers, second time friends
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共叙旧谊
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renew friendship
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记忆犹新
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remain fresh in one's memory
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一言为定
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It's a deal.
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礼轻情意重
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The gift itself may be small, but the goodwill is deep.
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一如既往
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as always
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入乡随俗
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When in Rome do as the Romans do.
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百闻不如一见
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Seeing is believing.
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举世瞩目
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draw worldwide attention
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天时、地利、人和
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Good opportunity, favorable geographical location and support from the people.
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政通人和
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The government functions well and the people live in harmony.
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深入人心
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enjoy popular support
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名副其实
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be true to one's name
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名不虚传
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deserve one's reputation
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日新月异
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change with each passing day
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盲目发展
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pell-mell development
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欲速则不达
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Haste makes waste; More haste, less speed
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千里之行,始于足下
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A three-hundred-mile journey starts with the first step.
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空谈误国,实干兴邦
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empty talks would lead the country astray, and hard work can rejuvenate the nation.
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取长补短
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learn from other's strong points and close the gap
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求同存异
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to seek common ground while reserving differences | |
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