Chinese Idiom: 千里送鹅毛 (Qian Li Song E Mao) English Translation: A Thousand Miles for a Goose Feather pīn yīn: qiān lǐ sòng é máo Idiom Meaning: Indicates that although the gift may be small or humble, the sentiment behind it is profound and heartfelt. Historical Source: Lu Shi (《路史》) by Xu Wei, Ming Dynasty. Idiom […]
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Chinese Idiom: 千载难逢 (Qian Zai Nan Feng) English Translation: A Once-in-a-Thousand-Years Opportunity pīn yīn: qiān zǎi nán féng Idiom Meaning: Refers to an extremely rare and precious opportunity that is hard to come by. Historical Source: Han Yu’s Memorial on the Deification of Buddha’s Bone Idiom Story: Han Yu, a prominent scholar of the Tang
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Chinese Idiom: 大放厥词 (Da Fang Jue Ci) English Translation: Profoundly Expressing Words pīn yīn: dà fàng jué cí Idiom Meaning: This idiom originally meant to praise someone for their eloquent and extensive literary expression. However, its meaning has shifted over time and is now often used to sarcastically describe someone who is boastful and makes
Chinese Idiom: 大声疾呼 (Da Sheng Ji Hu) English Translation: Loudly Cry Out pīn yīn: dà shēng jí hū Idiom Meaning: This idiom describes urgently and loudly shouting to draw people’s attention. Historical Source: Han Yu’s Second Letter to the Prime Minister Nineteen Days Later from the Tang Dynasty. Idiom Story: In the eighth year of
Chinese Idiom: 十步芳草 (Shi Bu Fang Cao) English Translation: Ten Steps of Fragrant Grass pīn yīn: shí bù fāng cǎo Idiom Meaning: This idiom metaphorically describes a situation where talented individuals and virtuous people are present everywhere, all the time. Historical Source: Sayings of the Forest (说苑·谈丛) and also mentioned in Qianfu Lun (潜夫论·实质). Idiom
Chinese Idiom: 人杰地灵 (Ren Jie Di Ling) English Translation: Extraordinary People Make Extraordinary Places pīn yīn: rén jié dì líng Idiom Meaning: Refers to the idea that a place becomes famous or notable due to the presence or achievements of outstanding individuals. Historical Source: The Preface to the Pavilion of Teng (滕王阁序) by Wang Bo,
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Chinese Idiom: 一事无成 (Yi Shi Wu Cheng) English Translation: Accomplishing Nothing pīn yīn: yī shì wú chéng Idiom Meaning: This idiom describes someone who fails to achieve anything; it means that no task or endeavor is successfully completed. Historical Source: Records of the Three Kingdoms, “Biography of Zhao Yun.” Idiom Story: In the Tang Dynasty,
Chinese Idiom: 一代楷模 (Yi Dai Kai Mo) English Translation: A Model for An Era pīn yīn: yí dài kǎi mó Idiom Meaning: Refers to a model figure of an era. “楷模” means an example or role model. Historical Source: “Old Book of Tang · Biography of Li Jing.” Idiom Story: When Li Yuan, the founding
