Salt in water

this is not the only one - bù yī ér zú

inhale wind and drink dew -- to endure the hardship of travelling or fieldwork - xī fēnɡ yǐn lù

supple twigs and tender leaves - róu zhī nèn yè

Measuring the river with a finger - yǐ zhǐ cè hé

Talent and integrity - cái guàn èr yǒu

hard at work night and day - sù xīng yè mèi

live in great extremity - wàn mín tú tàn

A reward for the world - fǔ shì chóu wù

Give a lecture - tóu gē jiǎng yì

groundless talk - fēng yán fēng yǔ