考试时必备的Chinese idioms (成语 chéngyǔ)，一起学起来吧？

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Chinese idioms, or chengyu (成语 chéngyǔ), are an essential part of the Chinese language. Although most Chinese idioms only four characters long, they are useful for expressing a variety of different meaning hence it is common to use in contemporary Chinese.

Being able to use Chinese idioms will elevate your conversation and writing. Students might find that conversations are more interesting by express their thoughts use Chinese idioms.

Chinese idioms, 即成语chéngyǔ，是中文的一个重要组成部分。虽然大多数中文成语只有四个字，但它们有助于表达各种不同的意思，因此在现代汉语中普遍使用。能够使用中文成语将提升你的对话和写作水平。学生们可能会发现，使用中文成语来表达他们的想法，会使对话更加有趣。

在我们写文章时用成语(Chinese idioms)去表达意思、突出含义及总结论点，都是一种“提分神器”。成语就4个字，一旦学会应用得当，比写10句话都能直击要点。

今天推荐5个考试必备的华文成语，包括了中英文解析和造句，一起学起来吧？

1. 升堂入室 (shēng táng rù shì)

  • 中文意思：比喻学问或技艺由初步进入更高的境界，已经达到较深的层次。
  • 造句：经过几年的刻苦学习，他在书法方面已经升堂入室，作品开始受到专家认可。
  • The Chinese idiom 升堂入室 (shēng táng rù shì) refers to reaching a higher level of mastery, especially in learning or a particular skill. It suggests that someone has progressed from basic understanding to deeper, more refined knowledge or ability.

2. 毛遂自荐 (máo suì zì jiàn)

  • 中文意思：比喻自己主动推荐自己，要求承担某项任务或职责。
  • 造句：在组建辩论队时，小李毛遂自荐，希望能担任主辩手，为班级争光。
  • The Chinese idiom 毛遂自荐 (máo suì zì jiàn) refers to voluntarily recommending oneself for a task or responsibility. It is often used to describe someone who confidently steps forward to take on a challenge or opportunity without waiting to be asked.

3. 乌合之众 (wū hé zhī zhòng)

  • 中文意思：比喻临时拼凑、组织涣散、缺乏纪律性的一群人。
  • 造句：这支队伍没有训练，也没有统一指挥，完全是一支乌合之众，难以完成任务。
  • The Chinese idiom 乌合之众 (wū hé zhī zhòng) refers to a disorderly and loosely organized group of people, often lacking unity, discipline, or leadership. It is typically used to criticize a group that appears large in number but is ineffective or uncoordinated.

4. 牛刀小试 (niú dāo xiǎo shì)

  • 中文意思：比喻有很高才能的人先在小事情上施展一下本领，也可表示先做些简单的尝试。
  • 造句：这次只是一个小项目，他就完成得如此出色，真是牛刀小试。
  • The Chinese idiom 牛刀小试 (niú dāo xiǎo shì) means to use great skill or talent on a small task, often as a preliminary demonstration. It is commonly used to describe someone showing a glimpse of their abilities through a minor challenge or opportunity.

5. 从容不迫 (cóng róng bù pò)

  • 中文意思：形容人遇事镇定，自然不慌张，不急躁。
  • 造句：面对复杂的提问，小王从容不迫地回答，表现出了良好的心理素质。
  • The Chinese idiom 从容不迫 (cóng róng bù pò) describes a calm and unhurried demeanor, especially when facing pressure or challenges. It is often used to praise someone’s composure, confidence, and ability to handle situations with grace and ease.

当然，过多地堆砌成语可能会让文章显得生硬、造作，影响阅读体验。因此，在写作过程中，要根据文章内容和语境恰当地选用成语，以达到最佳的表达效果。

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