The article is devoted to the definition of representatives of the paremi concept of the case in Russian and Chinese. As a result of the analysis of the definitions of explanatory, synonymous and etymological dictionaries, a synonymous series of deeds, work, labor, craft with a dominant deed is identified, which is the basis for the formation of the structure of the paremi concept of deed. The aim of the work is to represent the lexical basis of the paremi concept, the selection of nouns, combining a synonymous series with the meaning: human activity aimed at creating spiritual and material values.