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成语
chéngyǔ
Description
成语是中文里一种固定的短语，通常有四个字。
A 成语 is a fixed phrase in Chinese, usually consisting of four characters.
很多成语来自古代的故事，意思和字面不完全一样。
Many 成语 come from ancient stories and their meanings are not exactly literal.
Meanings
成语chéngyǔ
idiom; set phrase (usually four characters)
老师教了我们一个新成语。
The teacher taught us a new idiom.
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Notes
- Etymology
成 (formed/set) + 语 (language/phrase), literally a 'fixed phrase'.
- Nuance
usually four-character classical idioms, distinct from 俗语 (colloquial sayings).
In videos
“很快那这个成语就形容做事情像大刀砍东西一样”
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