Chinese Idiom: 少壮不努力，老大徒伤悲 (Shao Zhuang Bu Nu Li, Lao Da Tu Shang Bei) English Translation: If you don’t work hard in your youth, you’ll regret it in your old age pīn yīn: shào zhuàng bù nǔ lì, lǎo dà tú shāng bēi Idiom Meaning: This idiom encourages young people to make the most of their […]
Chinese Idiom: 不得要领 (Bu De Yao Ling) English Translation: Fail to grasp the essentials pīn yīn: bù dé yào lǐng Idiom Meaning: This idiom means to fail to grasp the main points or key aspects when speaking or writing. It can also imply missing the crux of a matter. Historical Source: Records of the Grand
Chinese Idiom: 不入虎穴，焉得虎子 (Bu Ru Hu Xue, Yan De Hu Zi) English Translation: If you do not enter the tiger’s den, how can you get the tiger’s cub? pīn yīn: bù rù hǔ xué, yān dé hǔ zǐ Idiom Meaning: This idiom emphasizes that without taking risks, one cannot achieve success. It is often used
Chinese Idiom: 天下无双 (Tian Xia Wu Shuang) English Translation: Peerless under Heaven pīn yīn: tiān xìa wú shuāng Idiom Meaning: This idiom describes someone who is outstanding, exceptional, and unparalleled. Historical Source: Records of the Grand Historian (《史记·李将军列传》) Idiom Story: Li Guang was a renowned general during the Western Han Dynasty. His talents and reputation,
Chinese Idiom: 不足与谋 (Bu Zu Yu Mou) English Translation: Not Worth Consulting pīn yīn: bù zú yǔ móu Idiom Meaning: Indicates that someone is not worth discussing or planning with; implies that the person lacks the capability or value to be considered in important decisions. Historical Source: Records of the Grand Historian (《史记·项羽本纪》) Idiom Story:
Chinese Idiom: 不寒而栗 (Bu Han Er Li) English Translation: Shivering without being Cold pīn yīn: bù hán ér lì Idiom Meaning: Used to describe someone who is extremely frightened or horrified; it can also refer to feeling a shiver of fear upon hearing or witnessing something unsettling. Historical Source: Records of the Grand Historian (《史记·酷吏列传》)
Chinese Idiom: 不学无术 (Bu Xue Wu Shu) English Translation: Unlearned and without Skill pīn yīn: bù xué wú shù Idiom Meaning: Originally meant lacking knowledge and skills due to not studying; now it is often used to describe someone who is both uneducated and incapable. Historical Source: Book of Han (《汉书 · 霍光传》) Idiom Story:
Chinese Idiom: 天之骄子 (Tian Zhi Jiao Zi) English Translation: The Favored Children of Heaven pīn yīn: tiān zhī jiāo zǐ Idiom Meaning: This idiom originally referred to the powerful and thriving minority groups in border regions, especially those who were strong and influential. “骄子” means “favored children,” indicating those who are privileged or specially blessed.
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Chinese Idiom: 天翻地覆 (Tian Fan Di Fu) English Translation: Earth-Shattering Changes pīn yīn: tiān fān dì fù Idiom Meaning: This idiom describes profound and dramatic changes that are unexpected and significant. It suggests a transformation so extreme that it feels as though the world has been turned upside down. Historical Source: From the Tang Dynasty,
Chinese Idiom: 天府之国 (Tian Fu Zhi Guo) English Translation: Land of Heavenly Abundance pīn yīn: tiān fǔ zhī guó Idiom Meaning: This idiom refers to a region that is fertile and rich in resources. It is often used as a nickname for Sichuan Province in China. “天府” means “natural granary” and “国” means “region.” Historical
