Definition
成语 are fixed Chinese idioms, usually four characters, drawn from ancient literature or historical stories. Unlike 名言 (famous quotes from notable people) or 俗语/俗话 (everyday folk sayings), 成语 have a literary origin and a compact, often allusive form.
noun
Chinese set expression (usually 4 characters, often with a historical allusion)
Measure word · 条, 本, 句
Examples
- 成语。Tā xǐhuan xuéxí chéng yǔ.She likes studying Chinese idioms.
- 成语。Zhè běn chéng yǔ shū lǐ yǒu hěnduō hǎo jùzi.This idiom book has many good sentences.
- 成语？Nǐ néng jiěshì zhè jù chéng yǔ de yìsi ma?Can you explain the meaning of this idiom?
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