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Chengyu

IDIOMS

Choice Chengyu: Idioms in Disguise

Some common Chinese phrases that are actually chengyu

Tan Yunfei (谭云飞)

Sept. 1, 2020

IDIOMS

Choice Chengyu: Relatively Speaking

Phrases to describe one’s nearest and dearest

July 22, 2020

IDIOMS

Choice Chengyu: Words of Forgiveness

Chinese sayings to help turn the other cheek

Sun Jiahui (孙佳慧)

July 8, 2020

IDIOMS

Choice Chengyu: Turtle Terms

Idioms relating to the ancient symbol of longevity

Sun Jiahui (孙佳慧)

May 19, 2020

IDIOMS

Choice Chengyu: Slurred Words

Addictive idioms about alcohol

Sun Jiahui (孙佳慧)

May 13, 2020

IDIOMS

Choice Chengyu: Tea Terms

Idioms about one of China’s greatest exports

Sun Jiahui (孙佳慧)

April 21, 2020

LANGUAGE

Choice Chengyu: Idioms on Idiots

Sayings and stories about fools in Chinese history

Sun Jiahui (孙佳慧)

April 1, 2020

IDIOMS

Choice Chengyu: Tree Talk

Arboreal idioms for Tree-Planting Day

Sun Jiahui (孙佳慧)

March 11, 2020

IDIOMS

Choice Chengyu: Teeth Chatter

Sparkling turns of phrase about teeth

Sun Jiahui (孙佳慧)

March 4, 2020

IDIOMS

Choice Chengyu: Long Stories

Idioms to celebrate the Dragon King

Sun Jiahui (孙佳慧)

Feb. 25, 2020

IDIOMS

Choice Chengyu: Spring Sayings

Seasonal phrases for Lichun, the traditional start of spring

Sun Jiahui (孙佳慧)

Feb. 4, 2020

IDIOMS

Choice Chengyu: Phrases to Count On

Five idioms related to numbers

Jan. 8, 2020

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