You have to understand the Chinese proverb first before you can get an answer.

Chinese proverbs are almost like idioms, and unless you understand the meaning of them, you cannot deduce an answer from them.

The proverb says, "Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man how to fish and you feed him for a lifetime." But, I'm not saying it's a Chinese proverb.

Give a man a fish and you will feed him for a day, teach him how to fish and you will feed him for a lifetime. This is a Chinese proverb

it is a Chinese proverb

A well-known proverb in English is "Don't count your chickens before they hatch."