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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 throughout much of the country’s history

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Idiomized: How to Rebel in 4 Characters

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

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Idiomized: How to Spend Your Vacation in 4 Characters

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

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Idiomized: Join the Wukong Hype in 4 Characters

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

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Idiomized: How to Condemn a Hypocrite in 4 Characters

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

CHINESE CHARACTERS

物: The Ox, the Earth, and the Infinite

How the character for “ox” evolved to encompass everything within the cosmos

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Idiomized: How to Talk Fake News in 4 Characters

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

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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

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Choice Chengyu: In Praise of Youth (Mostly)

Discover popular sayings about youth through these Chinese idioms and proverbs to use when (mostly) praising the younger generation.

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How to live a happy life according to Chinese idioms

Chinese idioms that teach us how to be happy