Intermediate Chinese idioms (成语) to build vocabulary. Medium-difficulty chengyu with pinyin, English meanings and examples. HSK 4-5 level practice.
余波未平
yú bō wèi píng
The aftermath or repercussions of an event are not yet settl…
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脱颖而出
tuō yǐng ér chū
To stand out from the rest; to show one's talent or ability …
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实事求是
shí shì qiú shì
Seek truth from facts; be practical and grounded in reality.
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一如既往
yī rú jì wǎng
Just as in the past; as always; unchanged.
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因地制宜
yīn dì zhì yí
To adapt measures to local conditions; to tailor actions to …
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息息相关
xī xī xiāng guān
Two things are closely related and mutually dependent.
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层出不穷
céng chū bù qióng
To emerge in an endless stream; to occur frequently without …
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当务之急
dāng wù zhī jí
The most urgent matter at hand; a top priority that requires…
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滥用职权
làn yòng zhí quán
To abuse one's power or authority for personal gain or impro…
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深入人心
shēn rù rén xīn
To become deeply rooted in people's hearts; to be widely acc…
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解放思想
jiě fàng sī xiǎng
To emancipate the mind; to free one's thinking from constrai…
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见义勇为
jiàn yì yǒng wéi
To bravely act for what is right; to step forward courageous…
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敲诈勒索
qiāo zhà lè suǒ
To extort or blackmail someone by threatening or using force…
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名不虚传
míng bù xū chuán
Reputation is not false; one lives up to one's name or fame.
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来之不易
lái zhī bù yì
Something is not easy to come by; earned through hard work o…
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名副其实
míng fù qí shí
The name matches the reality; to be worthy of the name.
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下落不明
xià luò bù míng
The whereabouts of someone or something are unknown or have …
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源源不断
yuán yuán bù duàn
Continuously and endlessly; in a steady and uninterrupted st…
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络绎不绝
luò yì bù jué
Describes a continuous, unending stream of people or vehicle…
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弄虚作假
nòng xū zuò jiǎ
To engage in fraud or deception; to fabricate or falsify som…
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不可思议
bù kě sī yì
Inconceivable or unimaginable; describes something that is b…
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不正之风
bù zhèng zhī fēng
Unhealthy or improper trends; corrupt practices or influence…
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长治久安
cháng zhì jiǔ ān
A state of prolonged peace and stability, often achieved thr…
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如火如荼
rú huǒ rú tú
Describes something that is growing vigorously and irresisti…
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不折不扣
bù zhé bù kòu
Meaning 100%, complete, or to the fullest extent; literally …
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后顾之忧
hòu gù zhī yōu
Worry about future troubles; a lingering concern about somet…
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纸醉金迷
zhǐ zuì jīn mí
Describes a life of extravagance, luxury, and self-indulgenc…
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供不应求
gōng bù yìng qiú
Supply cannot meet demand; demand exceeds supply.
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得天独厚
dé tiān dú hòu
To be richly endowed by nature; to have exceptional advantag…
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不约而同
bù yuē ér tóng
To happen to coincide or agree with each other without prior…
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紧锣密鼓
jǐn luó mì gǔ
A flurry of activities or intense preparations before an eve…
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五花八门
wǔ huā bā mén
Describes something of a wide variety or diverse range, ofte…
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应运而生
yìng yùn ér shēng
It means to emerge or arise at an opportune time, in respons…
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触目惊心
chù mù jīng xīn
The sight is shocking and horrifying; something so disturbin…
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屡见不鲜
lǚ jiàn bù xiān
It is not surprising because it has been seen many times; co…
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无独有偶
wú dú yǒu ǒu
It means that coincidences happen; not only one but a pair o…
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大势所趋
dà shì suǒ qū
An inevitable trend or general direction of events that cann…
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心有余悸
xīn yǒu yú jì
To have a lingering fear after a frightening experience.
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不得而知
bù dé ér zhī
Cannot find out; unable to learn the truth about something.
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前所未有
qián suǒ wèi yǒu
Something that has never occurred before; unprecedented.
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迫在眉睫
pò zài méi jié
Describes something extremely urgent or imminent, like a cri…
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此起彼伏
cǐ qǐ bǐ fú
As one falls, another rises. Used to describe things that ha…
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错综复杂
cuò zōng fù zá
Describes something that is very complex and intricate, with…
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无可厚非
wú kě hòu fēi
There is nothing much to criticize; it is understandable and…
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源远流长
yuán yuǎn liú cháng
A long history or tradition that has endured over time, ofte…
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举一反三
jǔ yī fǎn sān
To infer other things from one fact; to learn by analogy.
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不遗余力
bù yí yú lì
To spare no effort; to do something with all one's strength.
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深恶痛绝
shēn wù tòng jué
To deeply hate and detest something; to abhor.
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三位一体
sān wèi yī tǐ
Three entities forming an inseparable whole; trinity.
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截然不同
jié rán bù tóng
Completely different or distinct from each other.
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记忆犹新
jì yì yóu xīn
The memory is still fresh in one's mind.
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喜闻乐见
xǐ wén lè jiàn
To love to hear and see; very popular and welcomed by everyo…
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家喻户晓
jiā yù hù xiǎo
Known to every household; widely known.
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日新月异
rì xīn yuè yì
Describes rapid and constant change, progress, or developmen…
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取而代之
qǔ ér dài zhī
To replace someone or something by taking their place.
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莫名其妙
mò míng qí miào
To be unable to understand or explain something; baffling.
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名列前茅
míng liè qián máo
To rank among the top; to be at the forefront.
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排忧解难
pái yōu jiě nàn
To help someone overcome difficulties and solve problems.
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玩忽职守
wán hū zhí shǒu
To neglect one's duty; to be derelict in one's responsibilit…
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任重道远
rèn zhòng dào yuǎn
The task is heavy and the road is long; a metaphor for a dif…
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举足轻重
jǔ zú qīng zhòng
A person or thing that holds great influence, where a slight…
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卓有成效
zhuó yǒu chéng xiào
Having outstanding results or effectiveness; highly successf…
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落地生根
luò dì shēng gēn
To settle down and establish roots in a new place, often aft…
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势在必行
shì zài bì xíng
A course of action is necessary or inevitable given the situ…
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史无前例
shǐ wú qián lì
Something that has never happened before in history; unprece…
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厉行节约
lì xíng jié yuē
To strictly practice economy; to be frugal and thrifty.
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恶性循环
è xìng xún huán
A sequence of events where each problem creates another prob…
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铤而走险
tǐng ér zǒu xiǎn
To take a risk out of desperation; to endanger oneself in an…
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举世瞩目
jǔ shì zhǔ mù
To attract worldwide attention; to be the focus of global in…
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再接再厉
zài jiē zài lì
To continue working hard and not slack off; to make persiste…
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翻天覆地
fān tiān fù dì
Describes a dramatic change or upheaval that completely tran…
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不翼而飞
bù yì ér fēi
To disappear without a trace, often referring to something t…
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参差不齐
cēn cī bù qí
Things are uneven, irregular, or inconsistent in level or qu…
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水涨船高
shuǐ zhǎng chuán gāo
As water rises, the boat rises with it. It means that things…
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沸沸扬扬
fèi fèi yáng yáng
Describes a situation where there is a lot of noisy discussi…
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先发制人
xiān fā zhì rén
Gain the initiative by striking first; to beat someone to th…
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轩然大波
xuān rán dà bō
A huge uproar or controversy that arises suddenly.
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统筹兼顾
tǒng chóu jiān gù
To make overall plans and take all factors into consideratio…
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明察暗访
míng chá àn fǎng
To investigate openly and secretly; to conduct both overt an…
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刻不容缓
kè bù róng huǎn
This idiom means that a situation is so urgent that it canno…
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融为一体
róng wéi yī tǐ
To merge into a single entity; to become one unified whole.
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焕然一新
huàn rán yī xīn
To take on an entirely new appearance or look; to be complet…
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以身作则
yǐ shēn zuò zé
To set an example by one's own actions; to practice what you…
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潜移默化
qián yí mò huà
exert a subtle, gradual influence on someone's thinking or c…
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风口浪尖
fēng kǒu làng jiān
At the center of a controversy or conflict; on the cusp of a…
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有条不紊
yǒu tiáo bù wěn
Describes doing something in a methodical, well-organized ma…
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归根结底
guī gēn jié dǐ
When all is said and done; in the final analysis.
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发扬光大
fā yáng guāng dà
To develop and promote something valuable, making it more wi…
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旗帜鲜明
qí zhì xiān míng
To have a clear-cut stand or unequivocal position on an issu…
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可见一斑
kě jiàn yī bān
A small part reveals the whole; you can see a complete patte…
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相辅相成
xiāng fǔ xiāng chéng
Two things complement and promote each other; they are inter…
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淋漓尽致
lín lí jìn zhì
To describe something vividly or thoroughly, leaving nothing…
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耳目一新
ěr mù yī xīn
To feel refreshed and find everything new and interesting, o…
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不了了之
bù liǎo liǎo zhī
To end a matter by leaving it unresolved; to let something f…
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热火朝天
rè huǒ cháo tiān
Describes a scene of bustling activity and intense enthusias…
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有目共睹
yǒu mù gòng dǔ
It means something is obvious to everyone, as it is visible …
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视而不见
shì ér bù jiàn
To look at something but not see it; to ignore or disregard …
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自强不息
zì qiáng bù xī
Constantly striving to improve oneself; relentless self-reli…
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以权谋私
yǐ quán móu sī
To use one's power for personal gain; to abuse one's positio…
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继往开来
jì wǎng kāi lái
To carry forward the past and open up the future; to inherit…
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赞不绝口
zàn bù jué kǒu
To be full of praise; to praise something or someone incessa…
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义不容辞
yì bù róng cí
An obligation that one cannot decline; a duty that must be f…
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未雨绸缪
wèi yǔ chóu móu
To take precautions before a crisis occurs; to prepare in ad…
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绳之以法
shéng zhī yǐ fǎ
To bring someone to justice according to the law; to punish …
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尽如人意
jìn rú rén yì
To be entirely as one wishes; to fully meet expectations.
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有所作为
yǒu suǒ zuò wéi
To achieve something significant; to make a mark.
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对症下药
duì zhèng xià yào
To take specific measures tailored to a particular problem o…
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出谋划策
chū móu huà cè
To offer advice and make plans for someone else.
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首当其冲
shǒu dāng qí chōng
To bear the brunt of an attack or misfortune.
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马不停蹄
mǎ bù tíng tí
To continue without stopping; nonstop; without rest.
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不以为然
bù yǐ wéi rán
To not think it is so; to disagree with or not approve of so…
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必由之路
bì yóu zhī lù
The only way; an inevitable course
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一蹴而就
yī cù ér jiù
Accomplishing something in one step; achieving a goal instan…
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人满为患
rén mǎn wéi huàn
Describes a situation that is crowded with people to the poi…
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身体力行
shēn tǐ lì xíng
To practice what one preaches; to set an example by personal…
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精益求精
jīng yì qiú jīng
To constantly improve one's skills or work; to strive for pe…
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铺张浪费
pū zhāng làng fèi
To be extravagantly wasteful and ostentatious in spending or…
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座无虚席
zuò wú xū xí
Every seat is occupied; fully packed, indicating great popul…
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可乘之机
kě chéng zhī jī
An opportunity that can be exploited; a chance to take advan…
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琳琅满目
lín láng mǎn mù
A vast array of beautiful and exquisite things; a feast for …
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卷土重来
juǎn tǔ chóng lái
To stage a comeback after a defeat, like a rolled dust storm…
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铺天盖地
pū tiān gài dì
Describes something that is overwhelming and covers everythi…
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理直气壮
lǐ zhí qì zhuàng
With justice on one's side, one speaks and acts boldly.
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面目全非
miàn mù quán fēi
The appearance or condition has changed completely, usually …
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忧心忡忡
yōu xīn chōng chōng
To be deeply worried or anxious about something.
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在所难免
zài suǒ nán miǎn
Something is inevitable or unavoidable in a given situation.
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燃眉之急
rán méi zhī jí
An extremely urgent situation that requires immediate action…
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不绝于耳
bù jué yú ěr
To be heard constantly; a sound that never stops.
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津津乐道
jīn jīn lè dào
To talk about something with great interest and delight.
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立竿见影
lì gān jiàn yǐng
To produce immediate results; to have an instant effect.
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与日俱增
yǔ rì jù zēng
To increase day by day; to grow steadily over time.
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急功近利
jí gōng jìn lì
Eager for quick success and instant benefit; overly impatien…
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根深蒂固
gēn shēn dì gù
Deeply rooted and firmly established, often used to describe…
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博大精深
bó dà jīng shēn
Broad and profound; extensive and deep. Used to describe kno…
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大有可为
dà yǒu kě wéi
To have great potential for development; to be promising.
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轰轰烈烈
hōng hōng liè liè
Describes an event or action that is grand, spectacular, and…
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惊心动魄
jīng xīn dòng pò
Soul-stirring; deeply moving or shocking.
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不亦乐乎
bù yì lè hū
A phrase expressing great joy or pleasure, often used when s…
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何去何从
hé qù hé cóng
To decide which path to follow or what action to take next, …
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独立自主
dú lì zì zhǔ
To stand on one's own and make independent decisions; self-r…
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相得益彰
xiāng dé yì zhāng
Each benefits from the other's strengths, making the combina…
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取信于民
qǔ xìn yú mín
To win the trust of the people by keeping promises and actin…
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耐人寻味
nài rén xún wèi
Something that offers much food for thought and invites deep…
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别开生面
bié kāi shēng miàn
To start something new or break away from tradition; to crea…
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水泄不通
shuǐ xiè bù tōng
Describes a place so crowded that there is no space even for…
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接二连三
jiē èr lián sān
One after another; in quick succession; repeatedly.
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难以为继
nán yǐ wéi jì
Unable to continue or sustain; hard to keep up.
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陷入僵局
xiàn rù jiāng jú
To be stuck in a deadlock or stalemate, unable to move forwa…
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感同身受
gǎn tóng shēn shòu
To feel the same as someone else; to empathize deeply with a…
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匪夷所思
fěi yí suǒ sī
Unimaginable or outrageous; beyond what is normal or reasona…
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背道而驰
bèi dào ér chí
To run in the opposite direction; to act in a way that is co…
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拳打脚踢
quán dǎ jiǎo tī
To strike and kick with fists and feet; to beat up violently…
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掉以轻心
diào yǐ qīng xīn
To treat something carelessly or to not take something serio…
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畅所欲言
chàng suǒ yù yán
To speak one's mind freely; to say all that one wants to say…
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漏洞百出
lòu dòng bǎi chū
Full of loopholes; riddled with flaws or holes.
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一脉相承
yī mài xiāng chéng
A continuous line of inheritance or transmission from one ge…
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当之无愧
dāng zhī wú kuì
To be worthy of something without any shame; to deserve the …
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肆无忌惮
sì wú jì dàn
To act recklessly without any scruples or fear of consequenc…
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顺藤摸瓜
shùn téng mō guā
To follow a clue to find the truth or to track down somethin…
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接踵而至
jiē zhǒng ér zhì
To follow one after another; to come in quick succession.
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直言不讳
zhí yán bù huì
To speak bluntly without reservation; to be outspoken.
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义无反顾
yì wú fǎn gù
To proceed without hesitation; to be determined to go forwar…
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力不从心
lì bù cóng xīn
Strength does not follow the heart. It means being physicall…
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遍地开花
biàn dì kāi huā
To blossom everywhere; used metaphorically to describe somet…
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慕名而来
mù míng ér lái
To come because of someone's reputation; to be drawn by fame…
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纷至沓来
fēn zhì tà lái
To come in large numbers or continuously; to arrive one afte…
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兴致勃勃
xìng zhì bó bó
Full of enthusiasm and interest; in high spirits.
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措手不及
cuò shǒu bù jí
To be caught off guard or unprepared for a sudden event.
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心急如焚
xīn jí rú fén
To be extremely anxious and worried, as if one's heart is bu…
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一席之地
yī xí zhī dì
A place or position for one person; a small space or role th…
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栩栩如生
xǔ xǔ rú shēng
Describes something that is so vivid and lifelike that it se…
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眼花缭乱
yǎn huā liáo luàn
To be dazzled or overwhelmed by a multitude of sights or obj…
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得不偿失
dé bù cháng shī
The gain does not compensate for the loss; it's not worth it…
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安然无恙
ān rán wú yàng
Safe and sound, unharmed.
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捉襟见肘
zhuō jīn jiàn zhǒu
To have more problems than resources can handle; to be in a …
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望而却步
wàng ér què bù
To shrink back at the sight of something; to be deterred by …
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顺理成章
shùn lǐ chéng zhāng
To do something in a logical and natural way; following a re…
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难能可贵
nán néng kě guì
An achievement or quality is especially commendable because …
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来龙去脉
lái lóng qù mài
The entire sequence of events or the whole story from beginn…
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不谋而合
bù móu ér hé
To agree without prior consultation; to happen to hold the s…
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如出一辙
rú chū yī zhé
To be exactly the same; to follow the same pattern.
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徇私舞弊
xùn sī wǔ bì
To engage in malpractice for personal gain; to bend the law …
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锲而不舍
qiè ér bù shě
To persevere relentlessly; to never give up.
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别有用心
bié yǒu yòng xīn
To have an ulterior motive or hidden agenda.
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大打出手
dǎ dà chū shǒu
To have a big fight or violent conflict; to clash fiercely.
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同舟共济
tóng zhōu gòng jì
People in the same boat help each other; to work together to…
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雨后春笋
yǔ hòu chūn sǔn
New things emerge rapidly in large numbers.
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兢兢业业
jīng jīng yè yè
To be conscientious and cautious in work, showing great care…
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泣不成声
qì bù chéng shēng
To cry so hard that one cannot utter a sound; to sob uncontr…
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无人问津
wú rén wèn jīn
No one asks for directions; no one shows any interest.
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应有尽有
yīng yǒu jìn yǒu
Everything that should be there is there; to have everything…
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引以为戒
yǐn yǐ wéi jiè
To take warning from something and use it as a lesson to avo…
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异军突起
yì jūn tū qǐ
A new force suddenly emerges and becomes prominent; an unexp…
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波澜壮阔
bō lán zhuàng kuò
Describes a scene or event that is vast, grand, and magnific…
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归根到底
guī gēn dào dǐ
Ultimately or in the final analysis; when it comes down to i…
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司空见惯
sī kōng jiàn guàn
A common sight; something so common that nobody finds it sur…
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推波助澜
tuī bō zhù lán
To deliberately add to the momentum of a situation, making i…
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微乎其微
wēi hū qí wēi
Extremely small; negligible; very little.
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相提并论
xiāng tí bìng lùn
To mention in the same breath; to equate or compare two diff…
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束手无策
shù shǒu wú cè
To be at a loss for what to do; to have no solution in sight…
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死灰复燃
sǐ huī fù rán
A once dead thing comes back to life or a bad situation reap…
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苦不堪言
kǔ bù kān yán
Describes an unbearable hardship or suffering that is too pa…
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争分夺秒
zhēng fēn duó miǎo
To race against time; to make every minute and second count.
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集思广益
jí sī guǎng yì
Pooling ideas from many people leads to broader benefits.
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蛮不讲理
mán bù jiǎng lǐ
To be unreasonable and refuse to listen to reason; to act in…
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自力更生
zì lì gēng shēng
To rely on one's own efforts to achieve success or improve o…
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严阵以待
yán zhèn yǐ dài
To be fully prepared and waiting in formation for a potentia…
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建功立业
jiàn gōng lì yè
To achieve success and establish a career; to make contribut…
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溃不成军
kuì bù chéng jūn
Describes an army that is thoroughly routed and cannot regro…
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国计民生
guó jì mín shēng
National affairs and people's livelihood; the overall welfar…
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年事已高
nián shì yǐ gāo
To be advanced in years; to be old.
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半壁江山
bàn bì jiāng shān
Half of the country or territory, often referring to a signi…
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求同存异
qiú tóng cún yì
Seek common ground while reserving differences. It refers to…
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蛛丝马迹
zhū sī mǎ jì
Clues or traces that are tiny but can lead to the discovery …
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鱼龙混杂
yú lóng hùn zá
A mixture of good and bad people or things; a motley crowd.
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扑朔迷离
pū shuò mí lí
Describes a situation that is confusing, complicated, and ha…
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熙熙攘攘
xī xī rǎng rǎng
Describes a bustling scene with many people coming and going…
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一技之长
yī jì zhī cháng
Having a skill or expertise in a particular area.
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大江南北
dà jiāng nán běi
Refers to vast areas of China, especially the regions north …
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屈指可数
qū zhǐ kě shǔ
Very few in number; can be counted on one's fingers.
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交相辉映
jiāo xiāng huī yìng
To interact and enhance each other by reflecting light; used…
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絮絮叨叨
xù xù dāo dāo
To talk endlessly and annoyingly; to be long-winded or garru…
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一丝不苟
yī sī bù gǒu
To be meticulous and scrupulous about every detail; not to b…
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相依为命
xiāng yī wéi mìng
To depend on each other for survival; to rely on one another…
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微不足道
wēi bù zú dào
Not worth mentioning; insignificant; trivial.
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大有作为
dà yǒu zuò wéi
To achieve great success or accomplish significant things; t…
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良莠不齐
liáng yǒu bù qí
A mix of good and bad, typically describing a group where no…
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令人瞩目
lìng rén zhǔ mù
To attract everyone's attention; to be conspicuous or notewo…
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迎刃而解
yíng rèn ér jiě
To solve a problem smoothly and effortlessly, as if a bamboo…
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不合时宜
bù hé shí yí
Not in harmony with the times; inappropriate to the occasion…
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现身说法
xiàn shēn shuō fǎ
To use one's own personal experience as an example to explai…
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新陈代谢
xīn chén dài xiè
Metabolism; the process of replacing the old with the new.
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声势浩大
shēng shì hào dà
Describes something that is grand and powerful in scale or m…
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不切实际
bù qiē shí jì
Not conforming to reality; unrealistic.
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针锋相对
zhēn fēng xiāng duì
To match each other blow for blow; to oppose each other with…
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责无旁贷
zé wú páng dài
This idiom means that one's responsibility is inescapable an…
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高瞻远瞩
gāo zhān yuǎn zhǔ
To have great foresight and plan for the long term.
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明目张胆
míng mù zhāng dǎn
To do something bad or illegal openly and audaciously, with …
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适得其反
shì dé qí fǎn
To get the opposite of what one intended; the result is cont…
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摇身一变
yáo shēn yī biàn
To change one's identity or appearance suddenly and complete…
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聚精会神
jù jīng huì shén
To concentrate one's attention and focus completely on somet…
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承前启后
chéng qián qǐ hòu
To inherit the past and usher in the future; to serve as a l…
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杯水车薪
bēi shuǐ chē xīn
Using a cup of water to put out a cartload of burning firewo…
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一网打尽
yī wǎng dǎ jìn
To catch all in one net; to round up or eliminate all at onc…
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慷慨解囊
kāng kǎi jiě náng
Generously and willingly offer financial help to someone in …
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长此以往
cháng cǐ yǐ wǎng
If things continue this way; if this keeps happening over a …
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无可争辩
wú kě zhēng biàn
Indisputable; beyond argument; irrefutable.
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格格不入
gé gé bù rù
To be incompatible or out of place; unable to fit in with ot…
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蔚然成风
wèi rán chéng fēng
Something becomes a common practice or widespread trend over…
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金字招牌
jīn zì zhāo pái
A symbol of high reputation and trustworthiness, often used …
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大相径庭
dà xiāng jìng tíng
Very different from each other; poles apart.
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堂而皇之
táng ér huáng zhī
Doing something openly and confidently, but often with a sen…
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如数家珍
rú shù jiā zhēn
To be able to recite or describe something very fluently and…
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浓墨重彩
nóng mò zhòng cǎi
To describe or portray something vividly and emphatically, w…
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惊慌失措
jīng huāng shī cuò
Panic-stricken and at a loss for what to do; flustered and c…
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所剩无几
suǒ shèng wú jǐ
There are very few remaining; almost none left.
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高官厚禄
gāo guān hòu lù
High official positions and generous salaries; refers to a h…
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井然有序
jǐng rán yǒu xù
Describes something that is methodically arranged or organiz…
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一波三折
yī bō sān zhé
Describes a process full of twists and turns or setbacks.
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形迹可疑
xíng jì kě yí
Suspicious appearance or behavior; someone or something that…
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炙手可热
zhì shǒu kě rè
Describes a person or thing that is extremely popular, power…
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身临其境
shēn lín qí jìng
To feel as if you are personally present at a scene; vividly…
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流连忘返
liú lián wàng fǎn
To linger and forget to return; to be so enchanted that one …
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销声匿迹
xiāo shēng nì jì
To disappear from public view or cease to be heard about, of…
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打击报复
dǎ jī bào fù
To retaliate against someone for a perceived slight or injus…
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一以贯之
yī yǐ guàn zhī
To consistently carry through a principle or policy without …
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置之不理
zhì zhī bù lǐ
To completely ignore someone or something; to pay no attenti…
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齐头并进
qí tóu bìng jìn
To advance together or progress simultaneously on multiple f…
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一筹莫展
yī chóu mò zhǎn
To be at a complete loss; unable to find any solution or way…
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各执一词
gè zhí yī cí
Each holds to a different version of the story; each sticks …
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志同道合
zhì tóng dào hé
People who share the same ideals and follow the same path. I…
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绞尽脑汁
jiǎo jìn nǎo zhī
To rack one's brains, to think hard about something.
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首屈一指
shǒu qū yī zhǐ
To be the best or most outstanding; to be second to none.
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水到渠成
shuǐ dào qú chéng
When conditions are ripe, success will come naturally.
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众说纷纭
zhòng shuō fēn yún
Opinions differ widely; everyone has their own version of th…
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各自为政
gè zì wéi zhèng
Each person acts on their own authority without regard for o…
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语重心长
yǔ zhòng xīn cháng
To speak with sincere words and earnest intentions, often of…
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德才兼备
dé cái jiān bèi
To possess both virtue and talent.
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乐此不疲
lè cǐ bù pí
To enjoy doing something and not feel tired; to take delight…
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方兴未艾
fāng xīng wèi ài
Describes something that is in the process of vigorous devel…
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无动于衷
wú dòng yú zhōng
To be completely indifferent or unmoved; to show no emotiona…
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锦上添花
jǐn shàng tiān huā
To add something beautiful to something already beautiful; t…
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荒淫无度
huāng yín wú dù
Indulging excessively in sensual pleasures without restraint…
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推陈出新
tuī chén chū xīn
To eliminate the old and bring forth the new; to innovate by…
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畅通无阻
chàng tōng wú zǔ
Unimpeded passage all the way; smooth sailing without obstac…
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独树一帜
dú shù yī zhì
To develop one's own school of thought or to be unique in on…
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省吃俭用
shěng chī jiǎn yòng
To live frugally, economizing on food and expenses.
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无济于事
wú jì yú shì
It is of no help or use; futile.
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情不自禁
qíng bù zì jīn
Can't help feeling a certain way; unable to control one's em…
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不足为奇
bù zú wéi qí
Not worth being surprised; not at all surprising.
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埋头苦干
mái tóu kǔ gàn
To bury one's head in hard work; to work diligently and quie…
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不省人事
bù xǐng rén shì
To be unconscious or in a coma; to lose awareness of one's s…
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分门别类
fēn mén bié lèi
To categorize or classify things into different groups.
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别出心裁
bié chū xīn cái
To adopt an original approach or idea; to be unconventional …
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防不胜防
fáng bù shèng fáng
Hard to guard against or be on guard against; inevitable att…
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惊魂未定
jīng hún wèi dìng
Still shaken by a recent frightening experience; not yet rec…
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蒙混过关
méng hùn guò guān
To get by under false pretenses; to deceive one's way throug…
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入不敷出
rù bù fū chū
To spend more money than one earns, resulting in financial d…
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我行我素
wǒ xíng wǒ sù
To stick to one's own way of doing things regardless of othe…
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深思熟虑
shēn sī shú lǜ
To think carefully and thoroughly before making a decision.
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趋之若鹜
qū zhī ruò wù
To flock towards something like ducks, meaning many people c…
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无微不至
wú wēi bù zhì
To show meticulous care and attention to every detail; to le…
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溢于言表
yì yú yán biǎo
Shows feelings or emotions that are more than what words can…
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车水马龙
chē shuǐ mǎ lóng
Describes a busy, bustling scene with heavy traffic and crow…
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同心同德
tóng xīn tóng dé
To be of one heart and one mind, working together towards a …
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无所适从
wú suǒ shì cóng
To be at a loss as to what to do; to not know which course t…
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变本加厉
biàn běn jiā lì
To become even more extreme or severe than before; to intens…
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壮士断腕
zhuàng shì duàn wàn
Making a decisive and painful sacrifice for a greater goal, …
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崭露头角
zhǎn lù tóu jiǎo
To show one's talent or skill for the first time; to begin t…
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以点带面
yǐ diǎn dài miàn
To use a point or a small area to drive the development of a…
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审时度势
shěn shí duó shì
To carefully observe the situation and adapt to the circumst…
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不择手段
bù zé shǒu duàn
To act by any means necessary, regardless of morality or eth…
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不厌其烦
bù yàn qí fán
To not mind taking the trouble; to do something patiently an…
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一针见血
yī zhēn jiàn xuè
To hit the nail on the head; to pinpoint the issue with a si…
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四通八达
sì tōng bā dá
Extending in all directions; describing a place with excelle…
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不可开交
bù kě kāi jiāo
Extremely busy; unable to extricate oneself from a situation…
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天经地义
tiān jīng dì yì
Universally accepted principle; something that is perfectly …
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悬而未决
xuán ér wèi jué
An issue or problem that is unresolved or pending, often for…
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扬长而去
yáng cháng ér qù
To leave or depart in a haughty or self-satisfied manner, of…
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水落石出
shuǐ luò shí chū
The truth emerges clearly when the situation becomes clear.
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载歌载舞
zài gē zài wǔ
To sing and dance joyfully, celebrating a happy occasion.
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子虚乌有
zǐ xū wū yǒu
Fictitious or nonexistent; something invented or imaginary.
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了如指掌
liǎo rú zhǐ zhǎng
To know something like the palm of one's hand; to have an ex…
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历历在目
lì lì zài mù
To recall something vividly as if it were before one's eyes.
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徇私枉法
xún sī wǎng fǎ
To bend the law to help friends or relatives.
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风云变幻
fēng yún biàn huàn
Constant and unpredictable changes in a situation or circums…
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公正廉洁
gōng zhèng lián jié
Fairness and integrity; being just, honest, and incorruptibl…
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茁壮成长
zhuó zhuàng chéng zhǎng
To grow up healthy and strong, or to thrive and develop vigo…
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千丝万缕
qiān sī wàn lǚ
Countless ties and connections; complex relationships.
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奋不顾身
fèn bù gù shēn
To dash forward without regard for one's own safety; to be u…
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轻描淡写
qīng miáo dàn xiě
To describe or handle something in a light, casual, or under…
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有意无意
yǒu yì wú yì
Deliberately or unintentionally; doing something with or wit…
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有声有色
yǒu shēng yǒu sè
Vivid and lively; full of sound and color.
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众志成城
zhòng zhì chéng chéng
Unity is strength; a group of people working together can ac…
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救死扶伤
jiù sǐ fú shāng
To heal the wounded and rescue the dying; a medical professi…
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梦寐以求
mèng mèi yǐ qiú
To long for something day and night; to crave something deep…
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逍遥法外
xiāo yáo fǎ wài
To be at large, free from the law; to get away with a crime …
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按捺不住
àn nà bù zhù
Unable to restrain oneself, especially when feeling excited …
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信誓旦旦
xìn shì dàn dàn
To pledge or promise with utmost sincerity and earnestness.
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缺一不可
quē yī bù kě
Each one is indispensable; none can be omitted.
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脱胎换骨
tuō tāi huàn gǔ
To undergo a complete transformation, shedding old traits an…
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真心实意
zhēn xīn shí yì
Genuine sincerity and true feelings; heartfelt and earnest.
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对簿公堂
duì bù gōng táng
To confront someone in court; to have a legal dispute or law…
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不辱使命
bù rǔ shǐ mìng
To successfully complete a mission or task assigned by someo…
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随心所欲
suí xīn suǒ yù
To do as one pleases; to follow one's heart's desires.
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浩浩荡荡
hào hào dàng dàng
Vast and majestic in scale; often used to describe a large g…
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不堪设想
bù kān shè xiǎng
Too dreadful or disastrous to imagine; unthinkable.
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叹为观止
tàn wéi guān zhǐ
To gasp in amazement; to acclaim something as the peak of pe…
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如愿以偿
rú yuàn yǐ cháng
To have one's wishes fulfilled; to achieve what one hoped fo…
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近在咫尺
jìn zài zhǐ chǐ
Very close at hand; within easy reach.
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惨不忍睹
cǎn bù rěn dǔ
So tragic that one cannot bear to look at it; describes a sc…
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一无所获
yī wú suǒ huò
To gain nothing at all; to have achieved nothing despite eff…
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既得利益
jì dé lì yì
Refers to the interests or advantages that someone has alrea…
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呼之欲出
hū zhī yù chū
to vividly emerge; to be on the verge of appearing or becomi…
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一厢情愿
yī xiāng qíng yuàn
One-sided wish; wishful thinking; to believe something is tr…
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黄金时代
huáng jīn shí dài
A golden age, a period of great prosperity, success, and hap…
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无与伦比
wú yǔ lún bǐ
Incomparable; unparalleled; matchless.
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无中生有
wú zhōng shēng yǒu
To create something out of nothing; to fabricate or make som…
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轰动一时
hōng dòng yī shí
Describes an event or person that creates a great sensation …
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掷地有声
zhì dì yǒu shēng
Descriptions, words, or promises that are impactful, resolut…
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戛然而止
jiá rán ér zhǐ
To come to an abrupt halt, often used to describe a sound or…
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偷工减料
tōu gōng jiǎn liào
To use inferior materials and cut corners in construction or…
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津津有味
jīn jīn yǒu wèi
To do something with great interest and enjoyment; to relish…
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改头换面
gǎi tóu huàn miàn
To change only the appearance or superficial aspects of some…
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据为己有
jù wéi jǐ yǒu
To take something for oneself; to appropriate something that…
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大同小异
dà tóng xiǎo yì
Mostly the same but with small differences; similar in gener…
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刮目相看
guā mù xiāng kàn
To see someone in a new light or with renewed respect after …
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令人发指
lìng rén fà zhǐ
To make one's hair stand on end; extremely shocking or outra…
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雷厉风行
léi lì fēng xíng
Describes someone who acts vigorously and swiftly, with grea…
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风雨无阻
fēng yǔ wú zǔ
To proceed regardless of obstacles or hardships, often used …
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江郎才尽
jiāng láng cái jìn
Refers to a person who used to be talented but has exhausted…
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美轮美奂
měi lún měi huàn
Describes something extremely beautiful and magnificent, oft…
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三令五申
sān lìng wǔ shēn
To give repeated orders and warnings.
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感慨万千
gǎn kǎi wàn qiān
Having a myriad of emotions and thoughts; deeply stirred and…
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拾金不昧
shí jīn bù mèi
To find money and not pocket it; to be honest and return los…
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一纸空文
yī zhǐ kōng wén
A piece of paper that has no effect; an empty promise or a l…
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双管齐下
shuāng guǎn qí xià
To adopt two approaches simultaneously; to do two things at …
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曾几何时
céng jǐ hé shí
It means 'once in a while' or 'sometime in the past', referr…
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逃之夭夭
táo zhī yāo yāo
To escape or get away quietly without being noticed, often f…
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倾家荡产
qīng jiā dàng chǎn
To lose all one's family property, often due to disaster or …
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有利可图
yǒu lì kě tú
There is profit to be made; it is worthwhile to pursue.
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证据确凿
zhèng jù què záo
The evidence is conclusive and irrefutable.
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古色古香
gǔ sè gǔ xiāng
Describes something that has an antique, classical, or nosta…
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刻骨铭心
kè gǔ míng xīn
To be engraved on one's heart and bones; unforgettable and d…
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东窗事发
dōng chuāng shì fā
The plot or conspiracy has been exposed or discovered.
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蒸蒸日上
zhēng zhēng rì shàng
Becoming more prosperous or thriving day by day; steadily im…
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艰苦卓绝
jiān kǔ zhuō jué
Describes extremely difficult and arduous circumstances, oft…
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承上启下
chéng shàng qǐ xià
To inherit from the past and usher in the future; to serve a…
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振奋人心
zhèn fèn rén xīn
to inspire or uplift people's spirits; to fill people with e…
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风起云涌
fēng qǐ yún yǒng
Describes things that are developing rapidly and vigorously,…
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浑身解数
hún shēn xiè shù
To use all of one's skills or abilities; to do one's utmost.
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一意孤行
yī yì gū xíng
To insist on doing things one's own way regardless of others…
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绝无仅有
jué wú jǐn yǒu
Unique; extremely rare; having no equal or parallel.
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奄奄一息
yǎn yǎn yī xī
To be at one's last gasp; to be on the verge of death or col…
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生生不息
shēng shēng bù xī
Life and growth continue without end; referring to the endle…
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迫不得已
pò bù dé yǐ
To have no other choice; to be forced into doing something a…
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独善其身
dú shàn qí shēn
To maintain one's own integrity and not get involved in othe…
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恰到好处
qià dào hǎo chù
Just right; perfect for the situation; hitting the nail on t…
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一触即发
yī chù jí fā
Describes a situation that is on the verge of exploding or b…
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说三道四
shuō sān dào sì
To gossip about others or make unwarranted comments.
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不胜枚举
bù shèng méi jǔ
Too numerous to list individually; countless.
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各抒己见
gè shū jǐ jiàn
Each person expresses their own opinion.
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意味深长
yì wèi shēn cháng
Having profound meaning or significance; thought-provoking.
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生死存亡
shēng sǐ cún wáng
The critical moment between life and death; a matter of surv…
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蠢蠢欲动
chǔn chǔn yù dòng
Restlessly ready to start some activity; used negatively to …
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摇摇欲坠
yáo yáo yù zhuì
Describes something that is extremely unstable and about to …
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世外桃源
shì wài táo yuán
A utopian place, often a secluded paradise away from the tro…
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欣欣向荣
xīn xīn xiàng róng
Describes plants, businesses, or situations that are thrivin…
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相差无几
xiāng chà wú jǐ
Almost the same; very little difference.
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来势汹汹
lái shì xiōng xiōng
To approach or arrive with great force, intensity, or aggres…
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有朝一日
yǒu zhāo yī rì
One day in the future; someday.
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疑难杂症
yí nán zá zhèng
Difficult and complex problems that are hard to diagnose or …
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指日可待
zhǐ rì kě dài
Something is just around the corner; it can be expected very…
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每况愈下
měi kuàng yù xià
The situation keeps getting worse and worse, showing a conti…
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精打细算
jīng dǎ xì suàn
To plan and budget meticulously, often with great attention …
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真知灼见
zhēn zhī zhuó jiàn
Profound and accurate insight or opinion.
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遥遥无期
yáo yáo wú qī
An event or outcome that is far off in the future with no de…
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另辟蹊径
lìng pì xī jìng
To take a different path or find a new way to solve a proble…
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朝气蓬勃
zhāo qì péng bó
Full of youthful energy and vitality; vibrant and spirited.
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见怪不怪
jiàn guài bù guài
When you've seen something strange often enough, you stop be…
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一劳永逸
yī láo yǒng yì
Once a job is done well, it brings lasting benefits.
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目不暇接
mù bù xiá jiē
The eyes are too busy to take in everything; too many things…
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脍炙人口
kuài zhì rén kǒu
A metaphor for works that are widely praised and very popula…
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甚嚣尘上
shèn xiāo chén shàng
This idiom describes a rumor or negative report that is wide…
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时不我待
shí bù wǒ dài
Time waits for no one; one must seize the moment.
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打成一片
dǎ chéng yī piàn
To unite seamlessly or to mix together harmoniously, often u…
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支支吾吾
zhī zhī wú wú
To hem and haw; to be evasive or hesitant in speech.
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艰苦创业
jiān kǔ chuàng yè
To build up an enterprise through hard work and perseverance…
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不务正业
bù wù zhèng yè
To not attend to one's proper business or duties; to neglect…
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身无分文
shēn wú fēn wén
To have no money at all; completely broke.
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别具一格
bié jù yī gé
Having a unique style or distinctive character that sets it …
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治病救人
zhì bìng jiù rén
To cure the sickness and save the patient; to criticize some…
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丰功伟绩
fēng gōng wěi jì
Great achievements and illustrious contributions, often in a…
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他山之石
tā shān zhī shí
Stones from other hills can be used to polish jade; referrin…
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避重就轻
bì zhòng jiù qīng
To avoid the important and dwell on the trivial; to sidestep…
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按部就班
àn bù jiù bān
To follow the prescribed order or routine; to stick to estab…
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急转直下
jí zhuǎn zhí xià
A sudden and dramatic turn for the worse; a situation rapidl…
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兴高采烈
xìng gāo cǎi liè
In high spirits; elated and excited.
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侃侃而谈
kǎn kǎn ér tán
To speak confidently and fluently, in a composed and articul…
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恼羞成怒
nǎo xiū chéng nù
To become angry from embarrassment or shame when one's fault…
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咄咄逼人
duō duō bī rén
Overbearing and aggressive; to bully or intimidate others wi…
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千篇一律
qiān piān yī lǜ
All follow the same pattern; lacking variety.
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寸步难行
cùn bù nán xíng
It is extremely difficult to move even a single step, descri…
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嘘寒问暖
xū hán wèn nuǎn
To show concern for someone's comfort, especially by asking …
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白手起家
bái shǒu qǐ jiā
To start a business or career from scratch with no resources…
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人去楼空
rén qù lóu kōng
The person has gone, leaving the building empty. It describe…
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置若罔闻
zhì ruò wǎng wén
To ignore completely; to pretend not to hear.
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瞠目结舌
chēng mù jié shé
To be so shocked or stunned that one's eyes are wide open an…
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长途跋涉
cháng tú bá shè
To make a long and arduous journey, often implying hardship …
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群策群力
qún cè qún lì
To pool wisdom and efforts of everyone; to work as a team to…
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前车之鉴
qián chē zhī jiàn
A lesson learned from past mistakes; a warning from previous…
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一拥而上
yī yōng ér shàng
To swarm up or rush forward all at once, describing a crowd …
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违法乱纪
wéi fǎ luàn jì
To violate the law and disturb discipline; refers to behavio…
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大政方针
dà zhèng fāng zhēn
Major policies and fundamental principles that guide the ove…
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痛定思痛
tòng dìng sī tòng
To recall a painful experience after it is over, in order to…
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数不胜数
shǔ bù shèng shǔ
Too many to count; countless.
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啼笑皆非
tí xiào jiē fēi
To not know whether to laugh or cry; to find something both …
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打草惊蛇
dǎ cǎo jīng shé
To act rashly and alert an opponent, causing them to be caut…
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守望相助
shǒu wàng xiāng zhù
To help and protect each other, especially in times of need,…
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鼓舞人心
gǔ wǔ rén xīn
To inspire and encourage people, boosting their morale and c…
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三五成群
sān wǔ chéng qún
People gather or form groups in small numbers, typically thr…
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铿锵有力
kēng qiāng yǒu lì
Describes a speech or sound that is forceful, resounding, an…
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接踵而来
jiē zhǒng ér lái
One after another in quick succession; to follow closely on …
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赏心悦目
shǎng xīn yuè mù
To be pleasing to both the mind and the eye; to be aesthetic…
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夜以继日
yè yǐ jì rì
To continue working day and night; to work around the clock …
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起早贪黑
qǐ zǎo tān hēi
To start work early in the morning and continue late into th…
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爱不释手
ài bù shì shǒu
To love something so much that you can't bear to put it down…
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手足无措
shǒu zú wú cuò
To be at a loss as to what to do; flustered and uncertain.
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喜出望外
xǐ chū wàng wài
To be overjoyed or pleasantly surprised by an unexpected goo…
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只争朝夕
zhǐ zhēng zhāo xī
Seize the day; make the most of every moment.
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猝不及防
cù bù jí fáng
Something happens so suddenly that one has no time to defend…
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不甘示弱
bù gān shì ruò
Unwilling to admit inferiority; to show that one is not to b…
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意气风发
yì qì fēng fā
To be full of spirit and vitality; to be in high spirits and…
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千差万别
qiān chā wàn bié
There are numerous differences or great diversity.
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惟妙惟肖
wéi miào wéi xiào
Describes something that is vividly portrayed or extremely l…
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自相矛盾
zì xiāng máo dùn
Refers to self-contradiction, where one's own statements or …
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中流砥柱
zhōng liú dǐ zhù
A person or thing that serves as a stabilizing pillar in a c…
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自食其力
zì shí qí lì
To earn one's own living; to be self-reliant and independent…
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言传身教
yán chuán shēn jiào
Teaching by precept and example; influencing others through …
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浴血奋战
yù xuè fèn zhàn
To fight a bloody battle with great courage and determinatio…
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转危为安
zhuǎn wēi wéi ān
To turn danger into safety; to avert a crisis.
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平易近人
píng yì jìn rén
A person who is approachable, amiable, and easy to get along…
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怨声载道
yuàn shēng zài dào
Voices of discontent fill the streets; people are complainin…
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人声鼎沸
rén shēng dǐng fèi
Used to describe a noisy and bustling scene with many people…
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融会贯通
róng huì guàn tōng
To achieve a thorough understanding by integrating knowledge…
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整装待发
zhěng zhuāng dài fā
To be fully prepared and ready to set off or begin an endeav…
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得心应手
dé xīn yìng shǒu
To be very skilled or proficient at something; to handle wit…
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守土有责
shǒu tǔ yǒu zé
It is one's duty to defend one's territory; responsible for …
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破口大骂
pò kǒu dà mà
To shout abuse; to let loose a torrent of abuse.
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不可磨灭
bù kě mó miè
Indelible; cannot be erased or obliterated, typically referr…
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永无止境
yǒng wú zhǐ jìng
Endless; without limit; forever ongoing.
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犹豫不决
yóu yù bù jué
To be indecisive or hesitant, unable to make up one's mind.
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火眼金睛
huǒ yǎn jīn jīng
sharp and discerning eyes; ability to see through deception …
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苦口婆心
kǔ kǒu pó xīn
To advise someone earnestly and patiently, even if it's unpl…
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游刃有余
yóu rèn yǒu yú
To be highly skilled and handle tasks with plenty of room; t…
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始终不渝
shǐ zhōng bù yú
It means never changing or altering one's commitment or loya…
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发家致富
fā jiā zhì fù
To become wealthy and prosperous, often by starting a succes…
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耿耿于怀
gěng gěng yú huái
To brood over something; to have a persistent feeling of res…
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油然而生
yóu rán ér shēng
(Of a feeling) well up spontaneously; arise involuntarily
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害群之马
hài qún zhī mǎ
A person who brings trouble or disgrace to the group, acting…
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权宜之计
quán yí zhī jì
A temporary measure or expedient to deal with an immediate p…
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背井离乡
bèi jǐng lí xiāng
To leave one's hometown and family, often due to hardship or…
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支离破碎
zhī lí pò suì
Describes something that is fragmented, shattered, or broken…
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皆大欢喜
jiē dà huān xǐ
Everyone is satisfied and happy.
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依依不舍
yī yī bù shě
Reluctant to part; reluctant to say goodbye.
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掩人耳目
yǎn rén ěr mù
To deceive or mislead others by covering up the truth.
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姗姗来迟
shān shān lái chí
To arrive late, often implying a graceful or leisurely delay…
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实至名归
shí zhì míng guī
A person's reputation matches their actual achievements; wel…
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翩翩起舞
piān piān qǐ wǔ
To dance gracefully and lightly, often used to describe eleg…
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名目繁多
míng mù fán duō
There is a great variety of names or items.
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凤毛麟角
fèng máo lín jiǎo
Something extremely rare and precious.
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忍气吞声
rěn qì tūn shēng
To swallow one's pride and endure humiliation silently witho…
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耳濡目染
ěr rú mù rǎn
to be influenced by constant exposure to something, often wi…
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天伦之乐
tiān lún zhī lè
The happiness derived from family reunions and familial harm…
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千载难逢
qiān zǎi nán féng
Extremely rare; once in a lifetime opportunity.
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堆积如山
duī jī rú shān
Describes a huge amount of things piled up like a mountain, …
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