Chinese Idiom: 手挥目送 (Shou Shui Mu Song) English Translation: Hand waves and eyes follow pīn yīn: shǒu huī mù sòng Idiom Meaning: This idiom describes using both hands and eyes skillfully and effectively, suggesting that one handles a situation with ease and precision, as if their actions and observations are perfectly coordinated. Historical Source: This […]
Chinese Idiom: 小巫见大巫 (Xiao Wu Jian Da Wu) English Translation: The lesser witch sees the greater witch pīn yīn: xiǎo wū jiàn dà wū Idiom Meaning: This idiom is used to describe a situation where someone with lesser skills or abilities is overshadowed by someone with much greater talent. It emphasizes the vast difference in
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Chinese Idiom: 下笔成章 (Xia Bi Cheng Zhang) English Translation: To write brilliantly and effortlessly pīn yīn: xià bǐ chéng zhāng Idiom Meaning: Refers to someone who can write well and quickly, with a natural ability to produce elegant and coherent prose or poetry. It highlights the ease and fluency in writing. Historical Source: Sanguozhi (《三国志·魏书
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Chinese Idiom: 才高八斗 (Cai Gao Ba Dou) English Translation: Exceptional Talent pīn yīn: cái gāo bā dǒu Idiom Meaning: Refers to exceptional talent or outstanding literary ability. Historical Source: Sanguozhi · Wei Shu · Chen Si Wang Zhi Zhuan (《三国志·魏书·陈思王植传》) Idiom Story: Cao Zhi (曹植), also known as Cao Zhi, was a renowned poet and
Chinese Idiom: 三顾茅庐 (San Gu Mao Lu) English Translation: Three Visits to the Thatched Cottage pīn yīn: sān gù máo lú Idiom Meaning: This idiom refers to earnestly seeking out talented individuals or asking for assistance with genuine desire and sincerity. “Gu” (顾) means to visit, and “maolu” (茅庐) means a thatched cottage. Historical Source:
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Chinese Idiom: 七擒七纵 (Qi Qin Qi Zong) English Translation: Seven Captures and Seven Releases pīn yīn: qī qín qī zòng Idiom Meaning: Refers to using strategies effectively to make the opponent fully submit and surrender willingly. Historical Source: Records of the Three Kingdoms · Shu Book · Biography of Zhuge Liang. Idiom Story: In 225
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Chinese Idiom: 一身是胆 (Yi Shen Shi Dan) English Translation: One’s Whole Body is Courage pīn yīn: yī shēn shì dǎn Idiom Meaning: Refers to someone who is extremely brave and fearless. “一身” signifies totality, while “胆” represents boldness and bravery. Historical Source: “Records of the Three Kingdoms: Shu Book: Biography of Zhao Yun,” annotated from
