The historical evolvement of everyday expressions of Chinese: Li,Ma and Gou;
A large number of everyday expressions in both English and Chinese language illustrate that conceptual metaphors account for polysemy and interrelation of several shades of meaning with a metaphorical mapping from concrete to abstract;
Learning to greet and to introduce yourself to a pen pal from abroad using some polite everyday expressions. Giving precise information about yourself, your age, your origins and your family.