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成语
chéngyǔ
Description
成语是中国人常用的短语，一般由四个字组成，意思很深。
A 成语 is a commonly used Chinese phrase, usually made up of four characters, with a deep meaning.
很多成语来自古代的故事，学好成语可以让你的中文更漂亮。
Many 成语 come from ancient stories; learning 成语 well can make your Chinese more beautiful.
Meanings
成语chéngyǔ
idiom; set phrase, usually of four characters
老师教我们一个新的成语。
The teacher taught us a new idiom.
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Notes
- Etymology
成 (formed/set) + 语 (language/phrase), meaning a fixed, established expression.
- Nuance
most 成语 have four characters and often carry a cultural or historical background.
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