Nature (自然) Chinese Idioms

随时随地

suí shí suí dì

Anytime and anywhere; at all times and places.

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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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不正之风

bù zhèng zhī fēng

Unhealthy or improper trends; corrupt practices or influence…

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如火如荼

rú huǒ rú tú

Describes something that is growing vigorously and irresisti…

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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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得天独厚

dé tiān dú hòu

To be richly endowed by nature; to have exceptional advantag…

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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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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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日新月异

rì xīn yuè yì

Describes rapid and constant change, progress, or developmen…

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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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翻天覆地

fān tiān fù dì

Describes a dramatic change or upheaval that completely tran…

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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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土生土长

tǔ shēng tǔ zhǎng

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

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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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热火朝天

rè huǒ cháo tiān

Describes a scene of bustling activity and intense enthusias…

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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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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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与日俱增

yǔ rì jù zēng

To increase day by day; to grow steadily over time.

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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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一帆风顺

yī fān fēng shùn

Everything goes smoothly; plain sailing.

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遍地开花

biàn dì kāi huā

To blossom everywhere; used metaphorically to describe somet…

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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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眼花缭乱

yǎn huā liáo luàn

To be dazzled or overwhelmed by a multitude of sights or obj…

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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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雨后春笋

yǔ hòu chūn sǔn

New things emerge rapidly in large numbers.

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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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半壁江山

bàn bì jiāng shān

Half of the country or territory, often referring to a signi…

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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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从天而降

cóng tiān ér jiàng

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

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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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开花结果

kāi huā jiē guǒ

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

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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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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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水到渠成

shuǐ dào qú chéng

When conditions are ripe, success will come naturally.

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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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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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车水马龙

chē shuǐ mǎ lóng

Describes a busy, bustling scene with heavy traffic and crow…

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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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春暖花开

chūn nuǎn huā kāi

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

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天经地义

tiān jīng dì yì

Universally accepted principle; something that is perfectly …

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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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风云变幻

fēng yún biàn huàn

Constant and unpredictable changes in a situation or circums…

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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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山清水秀

shān qīng shuǐ xiù

Describes a scenic area with beautiful mountains and clear w…

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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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黄金时代

huáng jīn shí dài

A golden age, a period of great prosperity, success, and hap…

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掷地有声

zhì dì yǒu shēng

Descriptions, words, or promises that are impactful, resolut…

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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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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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开门见山

kāi mén jiàn shān

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

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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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风起云涌

fēng qǐ yún yǒng

Describes things that are developing rapidly and vigorously,…

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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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有朝一日

yǒu zhāo yī rì

One day in the future; someday.

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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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他山之石

tā shān zhī shí

Stones from other hills can be used to polish jade; referrin…

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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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打草惊蛇

dǎ cǎo jīng shé

To act rashly and alert an opponent, causing them to be caut…

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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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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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守土有责

shǒu tǔ yǒu zé

It is one's duty to defend one's territory; responsible for …

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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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风吹草动

fēng chuī cǎo dòng

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

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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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堆积如山

duī jī rú shān

Describes a huge amount of things piled up like a mountain, …

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