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坚定不移

jiān dìng bù yí

To be firm and unwavering; to stand resolute without change.

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随时随地

suí shí suí dì

Anytime and anywhere; at all times and places.

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全力以赴

quán lì yǐ fù

To give it your all; put forth one's utmost effort.

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丰富多彩

fēng fù duō cǎi

Rich and varied; abundant and colorful.

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众所周知

zhòng suǒ zhōu zhī

It is known to everyone; as everyone knows.

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一年一度

yī nián yī dù

Once a year; annual.

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千方百计

qiān fāng bǎi jì

By every possible means; using all methods and tricks to ach…

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引人注目

yǐn rén zhù mù

to attract attention; to be eye-catching

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坚持不懈

jiān chí bù xiè

To persistently and unremittingly continue doing something w…

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小心翼翼

xiǎo xīn yì yì

To be extremely cautious and careful, as if afraid of making…

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力所能及

lì suǒ néng jí

To do everything within one's power; to the best of one's ab…

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一目了然

yī mù liǎo rán

It means something is very clear and easy to understand at a…

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显而易见

xiǎn ér yì jiàn

Something is very obvious and easy to see; it's clear withou…

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持之以恒

chí zhī yǐ héng

To persevere in doing something persistently, without giving…

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成千上万

chéng qiān shàng wàn

Thousands and tens of thousands; a very large number of peop…

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大街小巷

dà jiē xiǎo xiàng

Refers to every street and alley; all over the city; everywh…

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可想而知

kě xiǎng ér zhī

It is easy to imagine or understand something without needin…

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安居乐业

ān jū lè yè

To live and work in peace and contentment, enjoying a stable…

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齐心协力

qí xīn xié lì

To work together with a united will; to make concerted effor…

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一见钟情

yī jiàn zhōng qíng

Love at first sight.

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艰苦奋斗

jiān kǔ fèn dòu

To work hard and persevere through difficulties and hardship…

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全心全意

quán xīn quán yì

To give one's whole heart and soul to something; to focus al…

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独一无二

dú yī wú èr

Describes something that is unique and has no equal or dupli…

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一应俱全

yī yīng jù quán

Everything needed is available; all things are provided.

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与众不同

yǔ zhòng bù tóng

To be different from the ordinary or common; to stand out fr…

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行之有效

xíng zhī yǒu xiào

Effective when put into practice; proven to be effective.

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不知不觉

bù zhī bù jué

Unconsciously or unknowingly; happening without one's awaren…

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千家万户

qiān jiā wàn hù

Every household; a vast number of families or households.

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迫不及待

pò bù jí dài

Unable to wait any longer; extremely eager or impatient.

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雪上加霜

xuě shàng jiā shuāng

Misfortunes never come singly; to add insult to injury.

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脚踏实地

jiǎo tà shí dì

To be down-to-earth and practical; to work steadily and not …

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意想不到

yì xiǎng bú dào

Unexpected; something that is beyond one's imagination or an…

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循序渐进

xún xù jiàn jìn

To progress step by step in an orderly manner; gradual impro…

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不言而喻

bù yán ér yù

It is understood without being said; self-evident.

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讨价还价

tǎo jià huán jià

To bargain or haggle over the price of something.

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各式各样

gè shì gè yàng

Of various kinds; all sorts of; diverse.

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奋发有为

fèn fā yǒu wéi

To strive energetically and make achievements; to work hard …

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比比皆是

bǐ bǐ jiē shì

This idiom means something is found everywhere or in great n…

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理所当然

lǐ suǒ dāng rán

Something is taken for granted or considered natural and obv…

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耳熟能详

ěr shú néng xiáng

Something so familiar that it can be described in detail fro…

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由来已久

yóu lái yǐ jiǔ

It has been a long time since something started; existing fo…

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一模一样

yī mú yī yàng

Exactly the same in every detail; identical.

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足不出户

zú bù chū hù

It means to stay at home all the time, never going out. It d…

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非同寻常

fēi tóng xún cháng

Extraordinary; out of the ordinary; not usual.

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挨家挨户

āi jiā āi hù

To go from door to door, visiting every household in a speci…

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土生土长

tǔ shēng tǔ zhǎng

Born and raised in a particular place; native-born.

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出人意料

chū rén yì liào

To exceed expectations; to be beyond what one anticipated.

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万无一失

wàn wú yī shī

Absolutely certain, no risk of error or failure.

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一视同仁

yī shì tóng rén

To treat all people equally without discrimination.

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久而久之

jiǔ ér jiǔ zhī

Over time; as time passes; gradually.

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一举一动

yī jǔ yī dòng

Every move or action; refers to all of one's behaviors and a…

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四面八方

sì miàn bā fāng

From all directions; everywhere; all around.

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所作所为

suǒ zuò suǒ wéi

Refers to a person's actions or behavior, often implying jud…

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大吃一惊

dà chī yī jīng

To be greatly shocked or surprised by something unexpected.

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竭尽全力

jié jìn quán lì

To exert all one's strength; to go all out.

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拭目以待

shì mù yǐ dài

To wait and see; to wait for the result with expectation.

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无家可归

wú jiā kě guī

To have no home to return to; to be homeless.

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哭笑不得

kū xiào bù dé

To not know whether to laugh or cry; to be in an awkward sit…

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不知所措

bù zhī suǒ cuò

To be at a loss; not knowing what to do; perplexed.

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议论纷纷

yì lùn fēn fēn

To have a heated discussion or argument among many people, e…

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衣食住行

yī shí zhù xíng

This idiom refers to the four basic necessities of life: clo…

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无能为力

wú néng wéi lì

Unable to do anything about a situation; powerless to help o…

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不知去向

bù zhī qù xiàng

Someone or something has disappeared and its whereabouts are…

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难以置信

nán yǐ zhì xìn

It describes something so extraordinary or unbelievable that…

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一帆风顺

yī fān fēng shùn

Everything goes smoothly; plain sailing.

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习以为常

xí yǐ wéi cháng

To become accustomed to something and regard it as normal.

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出乎意料

chū hū yì liào

To happen unexpectedly; beyond one's expectations.

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寥寥无几

liáo liáo wú jǐ

Very few; scarce; not many at all.

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助人为乐

zhù rén wéi lè

Helping others brings happiness.

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欢聚一堂

huān jù yī táng

To gather together joyfully, celebrating or enjoying each ot…

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泪流满面

lèi liú mǎn miàn

Tears streaming down one's face, describing extreme sadness …

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家常便饭

jiā cháng biàn fàn

Refers to something common or routine, like a daily occurren…

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雪中送炭

xuě zhōng sòng tàn

To provide timely help when someone is in desperate need.

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深入浅出

shēn rù qiǎn chū

To explain complex ideas in simple terms.

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自始至终

zì shǐ zhì zhōng

From beginning to end, throughout the entire process.

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拒之门外

jù zhī mén wài

To refuse someone entrance or to shut someone out; to reject…

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默默无闻

mò mò wú wén

To be unknown and unnoticed, having no fame or reputation.

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提心吊胆

tí xīn diào dǎn

To be extremely anxious or scared, with one's heart in one's…

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一无所知

yī wú suǒ zhī

To know nothing about something; to be completely ignorant.

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无可奈何

wú kě nài hé

Describes a situation where there is nothing one can do to c…

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品学兼优

pǐn xué jiān yōu

Excellent in both moral character and academic performance.

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信以为真

xìn yǐ wéi zhēn

To believe something to be true without question or verifica…

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有的放矢

yǒu dì fàng shǐ

To act with a specific target or purpose in mind.

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人山人海

rén shān rén hǎi

A huge crowd of people; packed with people.

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绿水青山

lǜ shuǐ qīng shān

Lucid waters and lush mountains; often used to describe a be…

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公之于众

gōng zhī yú zhòng

To make something known to the public; to reveal or disclose…

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一拍即合

yī pāi jí hé

To click with someone immediately; to be in tune right away.

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从天而降

cóng tiān ér jiàng

To come from the sky, often used to describe something unexp…

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高高在上

gāo gāo zài shàng

To be high and mighty, aloof, or above others.

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合情合理

hé qíng hé lǐ

Reasonable and logical; conforming to both emotion and reaso…

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量力而行

liàng lì ér xíng

To act according to one's capability; to do what one is capa…

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千千万万

qiān qiān wàn wàn

An extremely large number; countless or myriads.

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连锁反应

lián suǒ fǎn yìng

A chain reaction: a series of events where each event is cau…

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跃跃欲试

yuè yuè yù shì

To be eager to try something; to be itching to have a go.

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开花结果

kāi huā jiē guǒ

To achieve positive results after effort, often after a peri…

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素不相识

sù bù xiāng shí

To have never known each other before; to be complete strang…

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生机勃勃

shēng jī bó bó

Full of life and vitality; thriving and vigorous.

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吃苦耐劳

chī kǔ nài láo

To endure hardship and work hard without complaint; to be in…

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昏迷不醒

hūn mí bù xǐng

To be in a deep coma or unconscious state, not waking up.

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争先恐后

zhēng xiān kǒng hòu

To vie for the lead and fear falling behind; to compete eage…

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大刀阔斧

dà dāo kuò fǔ

To do something boldly and decisively, without hesitation or…

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一心一意

yī xīn yī yì

To be completely devoted or focused on a single task or pers…

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二话不说

èr huà bù shuō

Without saying another word; immediately.

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热泪盈眶

rè lèi yíng kuàng

To be so moved that tears well up in one's eyes.

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尽心尽力

jìn xīn jìn lì

To do something with complete dedication and effort, putting…

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恍然大悟

huǎng rán dà wù

Suddenly understand or realize something; to have a moment o…

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轻而易举

qīng ér yì jǔ

Something extremely easy to do or accomplish.

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人来人往

rén lái rén wǎng

A bustling scene with many people coming and going; describe…

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青山绿水

qīng shān lǜ shuǐ

Refers to beautiful natural scenery, typically with green mo…

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百花齐放

bǎi huā qí fàng

Let a hundred flowers bloom; used to describe a flourishing …

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物美价廉

wù měi jià lián

Refers to goods that are high quality and low price.

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五颜六色

wǔ yán liù sè

Colorful; having a variety of bright colors.

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忍无可忍

rěn wú kě rěn

To be at the end of one's patience; unable to tolerate any l…

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郁郁葱葱

yù yù cōng cōng

Lush and green, describing vegetation that is vigorous and t…

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事半功倍

shì bàn gōng bèi

A small amount of effort yields great results; working effic…

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明明白白

míng míng bái bái

Clearly and obviously; in a clear and explicit manner.

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热情洋溢

rè qíng yáng yì

Full of enthusiasm and energy; showing great warmth and exci…

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大张旗鼓

dà zhāng qí gǔ

To do something with great fanfare or in a big way, making a…

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一点一滴

yī diǎn yī dī

Means bit by bit, little by little, or every tiny bit.

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雄心勃勃

xióng xīn bó bó

Describes someone who is very ambitious and determined to ac…

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学以致用

xué yǐ zhì yòng

To study or learn something in order to apply it in practice…

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心中有数

xīn zhōng yǒu shù

To have a clear understanding of the situation in one's mind…

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五湖四海

wǔ hú sì hǎi

Refers to all corners of the country or the whole world; peo…

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大起大落

dà qǐ dà luò

Describing dramatic fluctuations between high and low points…

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春暖花开

chūn nuǎn huā kāi

Spring is warm and flowers bloom; it describes a beautiful a…

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一言不发

yī yán bù fā

To say nothing; to remain completely silent.

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蜂拥而至

fēng yōng ér zhì

To swarm in like a flock; to arrive in large numbers or with…

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大开眼界

dà kāi yǎn jiè

To broaden one's horizons; to see something eye-opening.

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不解之缘

bù jiě zhī yuán

An inseparable bond or destiny with someone or something.

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顾名思义

gù míng sī yì

As the name suggests; understanding something from its name.

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流离失所

liú lí shī suǒ

To be displaced from one's home and wander about without a p…

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诸如此类

zhū rú cǐ lèi

And so on; things of this kind; similar things.

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一清二楚

yī qīng èr chǔ

To be perfectly clear or obvious; crystal clear.

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不计其数

bù jì qí shù

Countless; numerous beyond calculation.

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狂风暴雨

kuáng fēng bào yǔ

Violent storm; a fierce and turbulent situation.

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日复一日

rì fù yī rì

Day after day; repeatedly over time, emphasizing monotony or…

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白发苍苍

bái fà cāng cāng

Describes an old person with white hair, indicating old age …

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山清水秀

shān qīng shuǐ xiù

Describes a scenic area with beautiful mountains and clear w…

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不由自主

bù yóu zì zhǔ

Cannot help doing something; involuntarily or spontaneously.

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天下第一

tiān xià dì yī

Unrivaled or best under heaven; number one in the world.

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取长补短

qǔ cháng bǔ duǎn

Take from each other's strengths to compensate for weaknesse…

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所见所闻

suǒ jiàn suǒ wén

What one sees and hears; one's experiences and observations.

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一言一行

yī yán yī xíng

Every word and deed; refers to one's every action and speech…

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街头巷尾

jiē tóu xiàng wěi

In the streets and lanes; everywhere in the city or town.

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念念不忘

niàn niàn bù wàng

To remember something persistently and never forget it.

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目瞪口呆

mù dèng kǒu dāi

To be stunned or speechless with shock or surprise.

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三三两两

sān sān liǎng liǎng

In small groups or in pairs; scattered here and there.

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货真价实

huò zhēn jià shí

Goods are genuine and the price is fair; describes something…

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和睦相处

hé mù xiāng chǔ

To get along harmoniously and live in peace with each other.

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因人而异

yīn rén ér yì

It varies from person to person.

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脱口而出

tuō kǒu ér chū

To blurt out something without thinking; to say something un…

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心甘情愿

xīn gān qíng yuàn

To be perfectly willing to do something; to do something of …

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一朝一夕

yī zhāo yī xī

A short period of time; overnight (often used in negative co…

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万众一心

wàn zhòng yī xīn

All people are of one heart; everyone works together with un…

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开门见山

kāi mén jiàn shān

To come straight to the point; to say something directly wit…

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乱七八糟

luàn qī bā zāo

Describes a state of extreme disorder or messiness.

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大有人在

dà yǒu rén zài

There are many such people; such people are not rare.

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年复一年

nián fù yī nián

Year after year; repeatedly over many years.

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水土不服

shuǐ tǔ bù fú

Not accustomed to the climate, food, or customs of a new pla…

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从头到尾

cóng tóu dào wěi

From beginning to end; throughout the whole process.

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公平合理

gōng píng hé lǐ

Fair and reasonable; just and equitable.

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聪明才智

cōng míng cái zhì

Intelligence and wisdom; exceptional mental ability and tale…

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滔滔不绝

tāo tāo bù jué

To speak incessantly and fluently, without stopping.

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添砖加瓦

tiān zhuān jiā wǎ

To make a small contribution to a larger effort or project.

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代代相传

dài dài xiāng chuán

To pass down from generation to generation, referring to tra…

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勇往直前

yǒng wǎng zhí qián

To forge ahead courageously without hesitation.

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好景不长

hǎo jǐng bù cháng

Good times do not last long; a happy period is often short-l…

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热气腾腾

rè qì téng téng

Describes something steaming hot, often with a lively and en…

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无所事事

wú suǒ shì shì

To have nothing to do; to be idle or bored.

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一成不变

yī chéng bù biàn

Once formed, never changes; describes something fixed and un…

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怀恨在心

huái hèn zài xīn

To harbor resentment or hold a grudge in one's heart.

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总而言之

zǒng ér yán zhī

In short; to sum up; in a word.

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一举两得

yī jǔ liǎng dé

To achieve two goals in one single action.

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同心协力

tóng xīn xié lì

To work together with a united effort and shared purpose.

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天壤之别

tiān rǎng zhī bié

Describes a huge difference or gap between two things; like …

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不失时机

bù shī shí jī

To not miss the opportune moment; to seize the right time to…

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直截了当

zhí jiē liǎo dàng

Straightforward and direct in speech or action.

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有说有笑

yǒu shuō yǒu xiào

To talk and laugh together; having a lively and cheerful con…

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严于律己

yán yú lǜ jǐ

To be strict with oneself, meaning to hold oneself to high s…

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始终如一

shǐ zhōng rú yī

Consistent from beginning to end; unchanging; constant.

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不闻不问

bù wén bù wèn

To show no interest or concern; to ignore completely.

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不相上下

bù xiāng shàng xià

To be equally matched; to be on a par with each other.

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自给自足

zì jǐ zì zú

To be self-sufficient and self-reliant, not depending on oth…

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有生之年

yǒu shēng zhī nián

The time one is alive; during one's lifetime.

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一分为二

yī fēn wéi èr

Everything has two sides; one should look at problems from m…

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不可多得

bù kě duō dé

Rare and hard to come by; refers to something scarce and pre…

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口口相传

kǒu kǒu xiāng chuán

Passed on by word of mouth from person to person.

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气喘吁吁

qì chuǎn xū xū

To breathe heavily; to be out of breath.

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亡羊补牢

wáng yáng bǔ láo

It's never too late to fix a mistake or prevent further loss…

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摩拳擦掌

mó quán cā zhǎng

To rub one's fists and wipe one's palms, indicating eagernes…

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喜怒哀乐

xǐ nù āi lè

Joy, anger, sorrow, and pleasure — the four basic human emot…

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酸甜苦辣

suān tián kǔ là

Refers to the various flavors of life, including both enjoya…

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真相大白

zhēn xiàng dà bái

The truth has come to light; everything is clear.

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早出晚归

zǎo chū wǎn guī

To leave early and return late, describing a busy or hardwor…

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繁荣昌盛

fán róng chāng shèng

Describes a country or society that is thriving, prosperous,…

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异口同声

yì kǒu tóng shēng

To speak with one voice; all saying the same thing.

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喜气洋洋

xǐ qì yáng yáng

Describes a joyful and cheerful atmosphere or expression.

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大是大非

dà shì dà fēi

Refers to major issues of principle, where right and wrong a…

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大惊小怪

dà jīng xiǎo guài

To make a big fuss over a small matter; to be overly alarmed…

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见缝插针

jiàn féng chā zhēn

To make use of every opportunity; to seize every chance to d…

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古今中外

gǔ jīn zhōng wài

Refers to all times (past and present) and all places (China…

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千里迢迢

qiān lǐ tiáo tiáo

From a great distance; to travel a long way, often implying …

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袖手旁观

xiù shǒu páng guān

To stand by and watch without offering any help or taking an…

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大名鼎鼎

dà míng dǐng dǐng

Very famous or well-known; renowned.

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合二为一

hé ér wéi yī

To combine two separate things into one.

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风吹草动

fēng chuī cǎo dòng

A sign of trouble or disturbance; a slight indication that s…

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秋高气爽

qiū gāo qì shuǎng

The sky is clear and crisp in autumn, giving a refreshing fe…

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挺身而出

tǐng shēn ér chū

To step forward bravely to take on a challenge or responsibi…

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事与愿违

shì yǔ yuàn wéi

Things turn out contrary to what one wishes; results are opp…

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一气呵成

yī qì hē chéng

To accomplish something in one breath; to do something witho…

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一无所有

yī wú suǒ yǒu

To have nothing at all; to be utterly destitute or without p…

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