Numbers (数字) Chinese Idioms

一如既往

yī rú jì wǎng

Just as in the past; as always; unchanged.

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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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一目了然

yī mù liǎo rán

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

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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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一见钟情

yī jiàn zhōng qíng

Love at first sight.

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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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五花八门

wǔ huā bā mén

Describes something of a wide variety or diverse range, ofte…

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一应俱全

yī yīng jù quán

Everything needed is available; all things are provided.

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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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举一反三

jǔ yī fǎn sān

To infer other things from one fact; to learn by analogy.

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三位一体

sān wèi yī tǐ

Three entities forming an inseparable whole; trinity.

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一模一样

yī mú yī yàng

Exactly the same in every detail; identical.

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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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万无一失

wàn wú yī shī

Absolutely certain, no risk of error or failure.

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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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一视同仁

yī shì tóng rén

To treat all people equally without discrimination.

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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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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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一蹴而就

yī cù ér jiù

Accomplishing something in one step; achieving a goal instan…

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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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接二连三

jiē èr lián sān

One after another; in quick succession; repeatedly.

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一帆风顺

yī fān fēng shùn

Everything goes smoothly; plain sailing.

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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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欢聚一堂

huān jù yī táng

To gather together joyfully, celebrating or enjoying each ot…

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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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如出一辙

rú chū yī zhé

To be exactly the same; to follow the same pattern.

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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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半壁江山

bàn bì jiāng shān

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

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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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一拍即合

yī pāi jí hé

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

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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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千千万万

qiān qiān wàn wàn

An extremely large number; countless or myriads.

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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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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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一心一意

yī xīn yī yì

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

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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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二话不说

èr huà bù shuō

Without saying another word; immediately.

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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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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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百花齐放

bǎi huā qí fàng

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

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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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首屈一指

shǒu qū yī zhǐ

To be the best or most outstanding; to be second to none.

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五颜六色

wǔ yán liù sè

Colorful; having a variety of bright colors.

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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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事半功倍

shì bàn gōng bèi

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

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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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五湖四海

wǔ hú sì hǎi

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

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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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一言不发

yī yán bù fā

To say nothing; to remain completely silent.

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千丝万缕

qiān sī wàn lǚ

Countless ties and connections; complex relationships.

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一清二楚

yī qīng èr chǔ

To be perfectly clear or obvious; crystal clear.

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缺一不可

quē yī bù kě

Each one is indispensable; none can be omitted.

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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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天下第一

tiān xià dì yī

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

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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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一无所获

yī wú suǒ huò

To gain nothing at all; to have achieved nothing despite eff…

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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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轰动一时

hōng dòng yī shí

Describes an event or person that creates a great sensation …

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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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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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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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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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乱七八糟

luàn qī bā zāo

Describes a state of extreme disorder or messiness.

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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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年复一年

nián fù yī nián

Year after year; repeatedly over many years.

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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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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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有朝一日

yǒu zhāo yī rì

One day in the future; someday.

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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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打成一片

dǎ chéng yī piàn

To unite seamlessly or to mix together harmoniously, often u…

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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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别具一格

bié jù yī gé

Having a unique style or distinctive character that sets it …

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一举两得

yī jǔ liǎng dé

To achieve two goals in one single action.

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千篇一律

qiān piān yī lǜ

All follow the same pattern; lacking variety.

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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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始终如一

shǐ zhōng rú yī

Consistent from beginning to end; unchanging; constant.

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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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一分为二

yī fēn wéi èr

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

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千差万别

qiān chā wàn bié

There are numerous differences or great diversity.

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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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合二为一

hé ér wéi yī

To combine two separate things into one.

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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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千载难逢

qiān zǎi nán féng

Extremely rare; once in a lifetime opportunity.

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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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