CHINESE CHARACTERS

玩: The Character That Tempts Both Joy and Danger

Over the centuries, the character 玩 has evolved from encapsulating an appreciation for jade to describing a state of entertainment and even a lack of commitment

IDIOMS

Idiomized: How to Spend Your Vacation in 4 Characters

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

IDIOMS

Idiomized: Join the Wukong Hype in 4 Characters

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

IDIOMS

Idiomized: How to Condemn a Hypocrite in 4 Characters

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

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

IDIOMS

Idiomized: How to Complain About Your Boss in 4 Characters

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

IDIOMS

Idiomized: How to Talk Fake News in 4 Characters

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

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

IDIOMS

Useful Chinese Idioms About Insects

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

ANCIENT HISTORY

Five Classic Chinese Tiger Tales

Traditional folk stories about tigers still told today