Chinese Idiom: 枯木朽株 (Ku Mu Xiu Zhu) English Translation: Withered Wood and Decayed Stump pīn yīn: kù mù xiǔ zhū Idiom Meaning: This idiom metaphorically refers to individuals or things that are not valued and are of little use; it is also used to describe the elderly, the weak, or forces that have become ineffective. […]
Chinese Idiom: 结不解缘 (Jie Bu Jie Yuan) English Translation: A bond that cannot be untied pīn yīn: jié bù jiě yuán Idiom Meaning: This idiom describes a deep romantic connection between lovers that is inseparable; it can also refer to close relationships between people that are hard to break. Historical Source: Poem “客从远方来” (A Guest
Chinese Idiom: 牵一发而动全身 (Qian Yi Fa Er Dong Quan Shen) English Translation: Pull one hair and move the whole body pīn yīn: qiān yī fà ér dòng quán shēn Idiom Meaning: This idiom means that even a small action can have significant consequences, implying that a minor change or influence can affect the entire situation.
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Chinese Idiom: 秋风过耳 (Qiu Feng Guo Er) English Translation: Autumn wind passing by the ear pīn yīn: qiū fēng guò ěr Idiom Meaning: This idiom signifies that something is irrelevant or of no concern to oneself; it expresses indifference toward certain matters. Historical Source: “吴越春秋” (Spring and Autumn Annals of Wu and Yue) by Zhao
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Chinese Idiom: 秋月春风 (Qiu Yue Chun Feng) English Translation: Autumn moon and spring breeze pīn yīn: qiū yuè chūn fēng Idiom Meaning: This idiom metaphorically represents a beautiful youth, often referring to delightful moments and pleasant scenery. Historical Source: Bai Juyi’s poem “琵琶行” (Song of the Pipa), a renowned narrative poem from the Tang Dynasty.
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Chinese Idiom: 春秋无义战 (Chun Qiu Wu Yi Zhan) English Translation: No just wars in the Spring and Autumn period pīn yīn: chūn qiū wú yì zhàn Idiom Meaning: This idiom indicates that during the Spring and Autumn period, there were no just wars, and it broadly refers to wars that lack justice. Historical Source: Book
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Chinese Idiom: 春梦无痕 (Chun Meng Wu Hen) English Translation: Spring dreams leave no trace pīn yīn: chūn mèng wú hén Idiom Meaning: This idiom metaphorically describes the fleeting nature of life and events, likening them to dreams in spring that vanish without leaving any marks. Historical Source: Poem by Su Shi (苏轼) titled “与潘郭二生出郊寻春” (Going
Chinese Idiom: 春风送暖 (Chun Feng Song Nuan) English Translation: Spring breeze brings warmth pīn yīn: chūn fēng sòng nuǎn Idiom Meaning: This idiom metaphorically refers to the positive changes, new policies, or measures that bring about fresh vitality and achievements. Historical Source: Poem “元日” (New Year’s Day) by Wang Anshi Idiom Story: Wang Anshi (王安石),
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Chinese Idiom: 前车可鉴 (Qian Che Ke Jian) English Translation: The overturned vehicle ahead serves as a warning pīn yīn: qián chē kě jiàn Idiom Meaning: This idiom suggests that the failures of those before us can serve as lessons for future generations. Historical Source: “Book of Han” (《汉书》), specifically the biography of Jia Yi (贾谊).
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Chinese Idiom: 空前绝后 (Kong Qian Jue Hou) English Translation: Unprecedented and unrepeatable pīn yīn: kōng qián jué hòu Idiom Meaning: This phrase describes an event or artistic achievement that is unmatched throughout history, indicating that it has no equal in the past or future. Historical Source: From Xuanhe Huapu (宣和画谱). Idiom Story: During the Eastern
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