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Idiomized: Mastering the Art of Cooking in Four Characters

As one of the oldest professions, chefs have inspired many idioms that show wisdom beyond the act of cooking itself

Liu Jue (刘珏)

Oct. 22, 2025

IDIOMS

Idiomized: Ancient China’s Most Famous Battle in Four Characters

Learn idioms of eloquence, trickery, and deceit—all inspired by the Battle of Red Cliffs

Sun Jiahui (孙佳慧)

July 9, 2025

IDIOMS

Idiomized: 4 Characters That Weighed Too Little

As China launches a national weight management campaign, we take a look at idioms about being thin—once considered another major health risk througho…

Sun Jiahui (孙佳慧)

May 1, 2025

IDIOMS

Idiomized: How to Rebel in 4 Characters

Learn these essential Chinese “chengyu” to praise a free spirit, or to discipline a rebellious child

Venla Tang

Feb. 21, 2025

IDIOMS

Idiomized: How to Spend Your Vacation in 4 Characters

Learn these essential Chinese “chengyu” to describe your unique vacation travel styles

Sun Jiahui (孙佳慧)

Oct. 1, 2024

IDIOMS

Idiomized: Join the Wukong Hype in 4 Characters

Learn these commonly used “chengyu” inspired by the superpowers of the Monkey King

Pan Fengfan (潘风帆)

Sept. 5, 2024

IDIOMS

Idiomized: How to Condemn a Hypocrite in 4 Characters

Learn these essential Chinese “chengyu” to call out treacherous and deceitful people

Wang Zijing (王紫荆)

Aug. 7, 2024

IDIOMS

Idiomized: How to Flaunt Your Wealth in 4 Characters

Learn these essential Chinese proverbs to describe lavish living, obscene wealth, and the pitfalls of extravagance

Liu Jue (刘珏)

July 11, 2024

IDIOMS

Idiomized: How to Complain About Your Boss in 4 Characters

Discover these ancient Chinese “chengyu” about bad bosses, inept leaders, and lazy managers

Sun Jiahui (孙佳慧)

June 7, 2024

IDIOMS

Idiomized: How to Talk Fake News in 4 Characters

Discover these ancient Chinese “chengyu” still used to identify modern misinformation

Sun Jiahui (孙佳慧)

May 9, 2024

IDIOMS

Choice Chengyu | Idioms for the Year of the Dragon

Kick off the Year of the Dragon with some useful Chinese “chengyu” about this mythical creature

Sun Jiahui (孙佳慧)

Feb. 12, 2024

IDIOMS

Useful Chinese Idioms About Insects

As summer begins and cicadas start humming, learn some common insect-related “chengyu”

Yang Tingting (杨婷婷)

May 22, 2022

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