Chinese Idiom: 一物降一物 (Yi Wu Xiang Yi Wu) English Translation: One Thing Overcomes Another pīn yīn: yī wù xiáng yī wù Idiom Meaning: This idiom suggests that there is always one thing that can counteract or control another, emphasizing the idea that everything has its match. The term “降” (xiáng) means to subdue or overcome. […]
Chinese Idiom: 一丝不苟 (Yi Si Bu Gou) English Translation: Attention to Detail pīn yīn: yī sī bù gǒu Idiom Meaning: This idiom means to be meticulous and thorough, paying attention to even the smallest details. “丝” (silk thread) refers to something extremely small, and “苟” (careless) means to be negligent or perfunctory. Historical Source: The
Chinese Idiom: 一厢情愿 (Yi Xiang Qing Yuan) English Translation: One-Sided Willingness pīn yīn: yī xiāng qíng yuàn Idiom Meaning: This idiom refers to doing something or thinking about something solely based on one’s own wishes, without considering objective conditions or the wishes of others. “One side” (一厢) means one party or one side, and “willingness”
Chinese Idiom: 一叶障目 (Yi Ye Zhang Mu) English Translation: A Leaf Blinds the Eye pīn yīn: yī yè zhàng mù Idiom Meaning: This idiom means being so focused on a small detail or a part of something that you lose sight of the bigger picture. “障” means to cover or block. Historical Source: “Juan Guan
