Chinese Idiom: “Playing the lute for a cow” (对牛弹琴; duì niú dán qín)

Meaning: To explain something to someone who is unwilling or unable to understand.

A renowned musician decided to play the lute for a grazing cow, hoping to delight it with exquisite music. His performance was so beautiful that he himself became immersed in the enchanting sounds of his lute. However, the cow showed absolutely no interest… Continue reading