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’A’水准高考必备的华文成语，包括了中英文解析和造句，一起学起来吧？

1. 三过其门而不入 (sān guò qí mén ér bù rù)

  • 中文意思：形容对家事的专注和责任，常用于表达对工作的高度投入。
  • 造句：为了完成重要项目，李经理三过其门而不入，全心投入到工作中。
  • The Chinese idiom 三过其门而不入 (sān guò qí mén ér bù rù) describes someone who is so dedicated to their duty or work that they pass by their home but do not enter. It emphasizes commitment and focus on responsibilities.

2. 大公无私 (dà gōng wú sī)

  • 中文意思：形容一个人非常公正，没有私心。
  • 造句：王局长处理事情总是大公无私，赢得了大家的尊敬。
  • The Chinese idiom 大公无私 (dà gōng wú sī) describes someone who is completely fair and selfless, without personal interests influencing their actions. It is often used to emphasize impartiality and integrity.

3. 才高八斗 (cái gāo bā dǒu)

  • 中文意思：形容人极有才华，才智超群。
  • 造句：李教授学识渊博，真是才高八斗，令人敬佩。
  • The Chinese idiom 才高八斗 (cái gāo bā dǒu) describes someone who is exceptionally talented and knowledgeable. It is often used to praise a person’s outstanding intellect or abilities.

4. 大失所望 (dà shī suǒ wàng)

  • 中文意思：形容非常失望，未达到期望。
  • 造句：比赛结果与预期相差甚远，让观众大失所望。
  • The Chinese idiom 大失所望 (dà shī suǒ wàng) describes a feeling of great disappointment when expectations are not met. It is often used to express how someone or something has failed to live up to anticipated outcomes.

5. 大材小用 (dà cái xiǎo yòng)

  • 中文意思：形容人才被浪费，没有得到充分发挥。
  • 造句：工程师被安排做简单的文书工作，实在是大材小用。
  • The Chinese idiom 大材小用 (dà cái xiǎo yòng) describes a situation where a person’s talents or abilities are underutilized, often leading to a waste of potential. It is used to highlight that someone is not being given tasks that match their capabilities.

6. 大逆不道 (dà nì bù dào)

  • 中文意思：形容行为或言论极其叛逆，不合伦理道德。
  • 造句：他的所作所为被长辈认为是大逆不道，难以接受。
  • The Chinese idiom 大逆不道 (dà nì bù dào) describes actions or speech that are extremely rebellious and violate moral or ethical standards. It is often used to emphasize the severity of someone’s misconduct.

7. 口若悬河 (kǒu ruò xuán hé)

  • 中文意思：形容说话滔滔不绝，非常流利。
  • 造句：演讲时，他口若悬河，吸引了所有观众的注意力。
  • The Chinese idiom 口若悬河 (kǒu ruò xuán hé) describes someone who speaks fluently and continuously, like a rushing river. It is often used to highlight eloquence and the ability to speak persuasively.

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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