Explore the Chinese idioms (成语 chéngyǔ)

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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7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. 匹夫之勇 (pǐ fū zhī yǒng)

  • 中文意思：指普通人的血气之勇，单凭勇气而缺乏谋略和智慧的行为。
  • 造句：面对复杂的局面，只靠匹夫之勇是远远不够的，还需要智慧和策略。
  • The Chinese idiom 匹夫之勇 (pǐ fū zhī yǒng) refers to the courage of an ordinary person, often emphasizing bravery that lacks planning, strategy, or wisdom. It is commonly used to highlight impulsive or reckless actions based solely on courage.

2. 专心致志 (zhuān xīn zhì zhì)

  • 中文意思：形容非常专心，一心一意地集中精神做某件事。
  • 造句： 小丽专心致志地练习钢琴，不一会儿就把一首复杂的曲子弹得非常流畅。
  • The Chinese idiom 专心致志 (zhuān xīn zhì zhì) describes focusing all of one’s attention and energy on a task or activity. It emphasizes being fully dedicated and undistracted while working on something important.

3. 专横跋扈 (zhuān hèng bá hù)

  • 中文意思： 形容蛮横傲慢，专断独行，不讲道理，任意妄为。
  • 造句：他仗着自己的权力，在公司里专横跋扈，令同事们敢怒不敢言。
  • The Chinese idiom 专横跋扈 (zhuān hèng bá hù) describes someone who is overbearing, arrogant, and acts in a domineering and unreasonable manner. It often conveys a negative judgment of such behavior.

4. 井底之蛙 (jǐng dǐ zhī wā)

  • 中文意思：比喻见识狭窄、目光短浅的人，局限于自己狭小的环境中。
  • 造句：如果不走出去看一看，你永远会像井底之蛙一样，对外面的世界一无所知。
  • The Chinese idiom 井底之蛙 (jǐng dǐ zhī wā) is used to describe someone with a limited perspective or narrow worldview, often due to being confined to their own small environment. It emphasizes the importance of broadening one’s horizons.

5. 太公钓鱼 (tài gōng diào yú)

  • 中文意思：原指姜太公用直钩钓鱼以等待有缘人，后比喻心怀坚定目标，耐心等待机会或比喻心甘情愿上钩的人。
  • 造句：他稳坐在谈判桌前，不急不躁，简直像太公钓鱼一样，等待对方自己妥协。
  • The Chinese idiom 太公钓鱼 (tài gōng diào yú) originates from the story of Jiang Taigong (姜太公) fishing with a straight hook, symbolizing patience and strategy. It is often used to describe someone waiting calmly for the right opportunity or someone willingly falling into a trap.

6. 车水马龙 (chē shuǐ mǎ lóng)

  • 中文意思： 形容车马往来不断，形容繁华热闹的景象。
  • 造句：每到傍晚，这条商业街就变得车水马龙，热闹非凡。
  • The Chinese idiom 车水马龙 (chē shuǐ mǎ lóng) describes a bustling and lively scene with a continuous flow of traffic and people. It is often used to highlight the prosperity or activity of a place.

7. 车载斗量 (chē zài dǒu liáng)

  • 中文意思： 形容数量很多，多得可以用车装、斗量，常用来指普通、不足为奇的事物或人。
  • 造句： 这样的普通石头在山里车载斗量，根本不值钱。
  • The Chinese idiom 车载斗量 (chē zài dǒu liáng) describes something being so abundant that it can be loaded in carts or measured with buckets. It is often used to emphasize the commonness or lack of uniqueness of something.

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。点击挑战下双语的跨学科知识量？

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