internet celebrity
idiot
fire
study
natural and man-made calamities
hatred-hate
strangely shaped
frowned expression
a leading authority
God
god
friendship
a division or subdivision of an administrative unit
salary, payroll
scholarship
learning/knowledge
The Middle Ages, Medieval period
in high spirits
at a loss, stunned
be utterly upset
too impatient to wait
even-tempered
fully deserve (a title, honor, etc.), be worthy of
have a clear conscience (look into your heart without shame)
be too fond of to part with
love all parts of someone (even love the crows on someone’s roof)
nostalgic
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder
hate
hate
disagree
with dancing eyebrows and radiant face-enraptured, exultant
trade flirting looks
act with affected manners, put on an act
listless, in low spirits
weakly and without strength, dispirited
correct, make right
remedy
turn defeat into victory
find it hard to advance or to retreat, be in a dliemna
unable to back down or quit
gush out
gain two ends at once, kill two birds with one stone
reach for a yard after getting an inch
kill the hen to get the eggs
seek from afar what lies close at hand
amaze the world with a single brilliant feat, an overnight celebrity
have a narrow escape from death
move step by step
return home gloriously
make oneself an example, give a lead
be a model for others, be a model of virtue for others
learn
study
research
听/放~ listen to/play back a recording || 重新~ re-record || 同期~ record simultaneously
catch everything at once
consecration, offering
say goodbye to
speak hesitantly (hem and haw)
flowery speech with no substance
have the gift of the gab, be a glib talker
goodbye, until we meet again
send charcoal in a snow storm (provide timely help)
fight a fire
fight a fire
two segments with one cut (make a clean break)
bright sun and gentle breeze
black clouds covering the sky
deafening
radiate
similar things come together
take preventive measures
cut the weeds and dig up the roots
kill all, wipe out
extinguish body internal fire/heat
feel like old friends at the first meeting
incompatible with
be closely linked
impair, jeopardize
bring calamity to the country and the people
reel right and left, lying on all sides
twists and turns
uneven
in a soft voice
tens of thousands of
countless, innumerable
a tiny bit
littleknown, rarely known
extensive/rich and profound
gorgeous, splendid
underdone, halfcooked
too weak to withstand a gust of wind, extremely delicate, fragile
annoying
bothersome, disgusting, annoying, confounded, troublesome
secondary, middle-rank
apply or copy mechanically
quote out of context
look at the sky from the bottom of a well-have a very narrow view
vivid and dramatic
vivid, lifelike
make many stupid mistakes, make oneself ridiculous
stereotyped, following the same pattern
as easy as lifting one’s finger-quite easy
as easy as turning one’s hand over
amiable and easy to approach
a case involving human life is one of supreme importance
do something unnecessarily
floods and fires know no mercy
Earth-shaking, world-shaking
be puffed with ambitions
go down with history, be crowned with eternal glory
brilliant, glorious
complete darkness, total absence of justice
set up on high not in touch with reality (idiom)
unknown to the public
loath to part from each other
mutually exclusive, antagonistic, be irreconcilable
sharp contrast, with black and white sharply contrasted
known to every household
kind, loving
benevolent, merciful
stop at nothing to do evil
two faced, three knives (double cross)
genuine, sincere
consistent in thought and action
say yes and mean no
see what is right and have the courage to do it
lacking courage and confidence
leisurely and carefree
not be the least bit negligent, be conscientious and meticulous
act with undue haste, be overhasty
haste brings no success, more haste, less speed
sacrifice oneself for the sake of others
harm others for one’s personal gain
bent solely on profit
wasteful, extravagant
red lanterns and green wine- feasting and revelry
competitive, like to contest
~地解决 (jiějué) 问 题solve a problem in a reasonable manner
sentimental and susceptible, weak and emotional
like the new and tire of the old- fickle in love
devoid of gratitude, ungrateful, bite the hand that feeds one
suit one’s actions to changing conditions
smooth and slick (in making social contacts)
show no understanding of the times, lack judgment
clumsy birds have to start flying early-the slow need to start early (usu. said in selfdeprecation)
work hard regardless of criticism, willingly bear the burden of office, bear responsibility without grudge
It all depends on human effort
piggish, be gluttonsous and lazy
with a tiger’s head and a snake’s tail- fine start and poor finish
practice makes perfect
mediocre, indifferent
circumspect and far-seeing, experienced and astute, cunning and crafty
have little talent and less learning
have neither learning nor skill, ignorant and incompetent
safe and sound, to come out unscathed (e.g. from an accident or illness)
on the verge of death or crisis
show the wolf into the house (idiom), to introduce a potential source of trouble
booming, popular
the vast territory with a sparse population
single-handed, all by oneself, alone
~的事 儿matter of the utmost urgency || 现在都~的时候了, 你还开玩笑!It is time to burn the eyebrows, you’re still kidding me.
extremely urgent, imminent
everything clear and in good order, neat and tidy
everything clear and orderly, neat and tidy
Internet-Sensation
Geek
Feuer
Arbeitszimmer (Raum)
Naturkatastrophen und vom Menschen verursachte Katastrophen (Idiom); Naturkatastrophen und vom Menschen verursachte Katastrophen
Hass
skurril und grotesk (Idiom); grotesk
Stirnrunzeln und Besorgnis (Idiom); Besorgnis zeigen
führender Gelehrter seiner Zeit
Gott
gott
Gemeinschaft
Studienrichtung
Gehalt
Stipendien
Stipendium
Mittelalter
in guter Laune (Idiom); in guter Laune
alle sechs lebenswichtigen Organe versagen (Idiom); ausser sich selbst in Panik
seine Gedanken in einem Wirbel (Idiom); verwirrt
ungeduldig (Idiom); in Eile
ruhig und ausgeglichen (Idiom); ruhig und ohne Angst
völlig des Titels würdig (Idiom); völlig des Titels würdig
lit. Blick ins Herz, keine Scham (Idiom); mit gutem Gewissen
etw. zu sehr lieben, um sich davon zu trennen (Idiom); bewundernd streicheln
lit. das Haus und seine Krähe lieben (Idiom); Auseinandersetzung mit jemandem und allen in ihm
hassen es zu gehen
Schönheit in den Augen des Liebenden (Idiom); eine Schönheit im Auge des Betrachters
lästig
hassen
nicht als richtig akzeptieren (Idiom); einwenden
lächeln und tanzen (Idiom); vor Freude strahlen
lit. Augen und Augenbrauen kommen und gehen (Idiom); Augen machen
einen Akt (Idiom) aufführen; angeben
entmutigt und niedergeschlagen (Idiom); lustlos
schwach und ohne Stärke (Idiom); entmutigt
Abhilfe
sanierung
aus der Niederlage einen Sieg machen (Idiom); das Blatt wenden
kein räumliches Vorrücken oder Zurückweichen (Idiom); ohne Ausweg aus einem Dilemma
wenn man auf einem Tiger reitet, ist es schwer auszusteigen (Idiom); Abb. unmöglich, auf halber Strecke anzuhalten
Wenn das Wasser zurückweicht, erscheinen die Felsen (Idiom); die Wahrheit kommt heraus
ein Zug, zwei Gewinne (Idiom); zwei Fliegen mit einer Klappe
lit. gewinnen einen Zoll, wollen einen Fuß (Idiom); Abb. nicht zufrieden mit kleinen Gewinnen
das Huhn töten und die Eier holen (Idiom); das Huhn töten und die Eier holen
das Nahe vernachlässigen und das Ferne suchen (Idiom); in die Ferne schauen
die Welt mit einer einzigen brillanten Heldentat (Idiom) verblüffen; ein über Nacht berühmt gewordener
neun Tote und noch am Leben (Idiom); eine knappe Flucht
nacheinander, Schritt für Schritt (Idiom); stetige Fortschritte machen
in seidenen Gewändern nach Hause zurückkehren (Idiom); in seidenen Gewändern in seine Heimatstadt zurückkehren
ein Beispiel setzen (Idiom); ein Beispiel setzen
als Modell dienen (Idiom); ein Vorbild
Studie
Studie
Studie
Tonaufnahmen
alles in einem Netz fangen (Idiom); mit einem Schlag eliminieren
ein Opfer (ein Gott)
verabschieden Sie sich von
feilschen und brüllen (Idiom); murmeln
anmutige Worte und Rhetorik (Idiom); blumige Sprache
kann wirklich gut reden (Idiom); die Gabe des Plauderns
Auf Wiedersehen
lit. Kohle im Schnee schicken (Idiom); Abb. rechtzeitige Hilfe
Brandbekämpfung
Brandbekämpfung
lit. ein Messer schneidet zwei Stücke (Idiom); Abb. zum sauberen Bruch
mäßiger Wind und schöne Sonne (Idiom); schönes sonniges Wetter
dichte schwarze Wolken (Idiom); Abb. dichte schwarze Wolken
ohrenbetäubend (Idiom); ohrenbetäubend
strahlend
Ähnliches kommt zusammen (Idiom); Vögel einer Feder scharen sich zusammen.
Probleme verhindern, bevor sie entstehen (Idiom); vorbeugen
Wurzel und Zweig (Idiom) auszumerzen; vollständig zu eliminieren
bis zum letzten Mann töten (Idiom); ausrotten
ein Feuer löschen
Vertrautheit auf den ersten Blick (Idiom); Vertrautheit auf den ersten Blick
inkompatibel (Idiom); inkompatibel
eng miteinander verbunden (Idiom); eng verwandt
Belästigung
ein Unglück für die Nation und ihr Volk (Idiom); ein Unglück für die Nation und ihr Volk
sich instabil von einer Seite zur anderen lehnen (Idiom); schwanken
mäandernd und verschlungen (Idiom); kompliziert und verschlungen
ungleiche Höhe (Idiom); Abb. ungleiche Verteilung der Höhe
mit feiner Stimme (Idiom); leise gesprochen
lit. zu Tausenden und Zehntausenden (Idiom); ungezählte Zahlen
lit. ihre Zahl kann nicht gezählt werden (Idiom); Abb. unzählig
ein Faden, ein Haar, ein Haar (Idiom); ein winziges bisschen
selten jemand bekannt (Idiom); fast unbekannt
umfangreich und tiefgründig (Idiom); breit und tief
prächtig und großartig (Idiom); prächtig und großartig
unausgegoren, aber unbekannt (Idiom); unbekannt
zu schwach, um den Wind zu kontrollieren (Idiom); extrem empfindlich
lästig
lästig
intermediär
starre Regeln (Idiom) anwenden; Dinge mechanisch anwenden
lit. Bedeutung aus dem Zusammenhang herausnehmen (Idiom); aus dem Zusammenhang heraus interpretieren
lit. den Himmel vom Boden eines Brunnens aus betrachten (Idiom); Abb. zum Zurücklehnen und Beobachten von der Seitenlinie
Klang und Farbe haben (Idiom); lebendig
lebendiger Geist, lebendiges Bild (Idiom); wahres Leben
lit. hundert Witze (Idiom); voller Witze
tausend Artikel, gleiche Regel (Idiom); stereotypisiert und repetitiv
so einfach wie das Heben der Hand (Idiom); keinerlei Anstrengung
leicht im Handumdrehen (Idiom); sehr leicht
locker und ansprechbar (Idiom); locker und ansprechbar
menschliches Leben ist über jeden Vorwurf erhaben (Idiom); menschliches Leben ist über jeden Vorwurf erhaben
mehr tun, als erforderlich ist (Idiom); überflüssig
Wasser und Feuer haben keine Gnade (Idiom), Feuer und Wasser haben keine Gnade.
Himmel und Erde auf den Kopf stellen (Idiom); Abb. völlige Verwirrung
aggressiv und großartig (Idiom); ehrgeizig
lit. Ruf wird in die Geschichte eingehen (Idiom); fig. Leistungen werden ewigen Ruhm erlangen
Ausstrahlung
alles schwarz, kein Tageslicht (Idiom); eine Welt ohne Gerechtigkeit
hochgesteckt (Idiom); nicht realitätsnah
obskur und unbekannt (Idiom); eine unbekannte Größe
Ekelteil (Idiom); emotional nahe und nicht bereit, sich zu trennen
die beiden können nicht zusammen existieren (Idiom); unüberbrückbare Differenzen
ausgeprägtes Schwarz-Weiß (Idiom); Abb. klar
von allen verstanden (Idiom); bekannt
barmherzig
barmherzig
überhaupt kein Verbrechen begehen (Idiom); kein Verbrechen begehen
zweiseitig, drei Messer (Idiom); Doppelkreuz
ernsthaft und aufrichtig (Idiom); mit aller Aufrichtigkeit
äußere Erscheinung und innere Gedanken stimmen überein (Idiom); sagen, was man meint
lit. Mund sagt ja, Herz nein (Idiom); Doppelzüngigkeit
sehen, was richtig ist, und mutig handeln (Idiom); mutig für die Wahrheit eintreten
Angst vor Feigheit (Idiom); ängstlich
frei und leicht (Idiom); sorglos
nicht ein Faden locker (Idiom); nicht ein Haar fehl am Platz
mit unangemessener Eile handeln (Idiom); mit unangemessener Eile handeln
lit. etw. in Eile wollen, aber nicht dorthin gelangen können (Idiom, aus "Analects"); mehr Eile, weniger Geschwindigkeit
sich selbst für andere aufgeben (Idiom); die eigenen Interessen für die der anderen opfern
anderen zu seinem eigenen Nutzen schaden (Idiom); persönlicher Gewinn
nichts als Profit suchen (Idiom); nur Profiteure
extravagant (Idiom); verschwenderisch
Laternen rot, weingrün (Idiom); Schlemmen und Genuss suchend
aggressiv und kompetitiv sein (Idiom); nach Meisterschaft streben
fair und vernünftig (Idiom); vernünftig
melancholisch und launisch (Idiom); sentimental
lit. wie das Neue, hasse das Alte (Idiom); Abb. verliebt in das Neue, gelangweilt vom Alten
Gefälligkeiten vergessen und Gerechtigkeit verletzen (Idiom); Gefälligkeiten vergessen und Gerechtigkeit verletzen
zufällige Anpassung (Idiom); Veränderung je nach Situation
glatt und glatt (Idiom); glatt und glatt
nicht in der Lage, die Zeiten zu sehen (Idiom); kann sich nicht an aktuelle Umstände anpassen
lit. der ungeschickte Vogel fliegt zuerst (Idiom); Abb. hart arbeiten, um seine begrenzten Fähigkeiten auszugleichen
trotz Kritik eine Aufgabe übernehmen (Idiom); die Last der Verantwortung tragen
die Angelegenheit hängt von der Person ab (Idiom); es ist eine Angelegenheit für Ihre eigene Anstrengung
lit. isst viel, arbeitet aber nie (Idiom); Abb. ein Parasit
lit. Tigerkopf, Schlangenschwanz (Idiom); Abb. ein starker Anfang, aber schwaches Ende
mit Vertrautheit lernt man den Trick (Idiom); Übung macht den Meister
mittelmäßig
anspruchsvoll und berechnend (Idiom); sorgfältige Planung
(bescheidener Ausdruck) von bescheidenem Talent und oberflächlichem Lernen (Idiom); Bitte verzeihen Sie meine Unwissenheit, aber ich bin nicht gelehrt.
ohne Lernen oder Fähigkeiten (Idiom); ignorant und inkompetent
sicher und gesund (Idiom); sicher und gesund (vor Verletzung oder Krankheit)
lit. Gefahr jetzt morgens oder abends (Idiom); am Rande des Todes
den Wolf ins Haus führen (Idiom); sich selbst offen für Angriffe lassen
Feuer
groß und dünn besiedelt (Idiom); dünn besiedelt
lit. einzelner Speer und Pferd (Idiom); Abb. einhändig
lit. das Feuer verbrennt die Augenbrauen (Idiom); Abb. verzweifelte Situation
auf die Wimpern drücken (Idiom); bevorstehend
alles klar und geordnet (Idiom); ordentlich und aufgeräumt
alles klar und geordnet (Idiom); ordentlich und aufgeräumt
studioso dotato
Idioti
incendio
studio (camera)
disastri naturali e causati dall'uomo (idioma); disastri naturali e causati dall'uomo
odio
bizzarro e grottesco (idioma); grottesco
accigliato e preoccupato (idioma); che mostra preoccupazione
eminente studioso del suo tempo
Dio
dio
borsa di studio
ramo di studio
stipendio
borse di studio
borsa di studio
Medioevo
di buon umore (idioma); di buon umore
tutti e sei gli organi vitali falliscono (idioma); oltre a se stessi con il panico
i propri pensieri in un vortice (idioma); confusi
impaziente (idioma); in fretta
tranquillo ed equilibrato (idioma); con calma e senza paura
pienamente meritevole del titolo (idioma); del tutto degno del titolo
lit. sguardo nel cuore, senza vergogna (idioma); con la coscienza pulita
amare troppo qcs. per separarsene (idioma); accarezzare con ammirazione
lit. love the house and its crow (idioma); coinvolgimento con qcn e tutti i suoi abitanti
Odio andarmene
la bellezza negli occhi dell'amante (idioma); una bellezza negli occhi di chi guarda
fastidioso
odio
non accettare come corretto (idioma); obiettare
sorridere e ballare (idioma); raggiante di gioia
occhi e sopracciglia illuminate vanno e vengono (idioma); fare gli occhi
mettere in scena un atto (idioma); per mostrare
scoraggiato e depresso (idioma); svogliato
debolmente e senza forza (idioma); scoraggiato
rimedio
rimedio
trasformare la sconfitta in vittoria (idioma); trasformare la marea
nessun anticipo di camera o di ritirarsi (idioma); senza alcuna via d'uscita da un dilemma
se si cavalca una tigre, è difficile scendere (idioma); fig. impossibile fermarsi a metà strada
Mentre l'acqua si ritira, appaiono le rocce (idioma); la verità viene fuori
una mossa, due guadagni (idioma); due piccioni con una fava
lit. vincere un pollice, vuole un piede (idioma); fig. non soddisfatto di piccoli guadagni
uccidere la gallina e prendere le uova (idioma); uccidere la gallina e prendere le uova
trascurare il vicino e cercare il lontano (idioma); guardare lontano
stupire il mondo con un'unica brillante impresa (idioma); una celebrità da un giorno all'altro
nove morti e ancora vivi (idioma); una stretta fuga
in sequenza, passo dopo passo (idioma); fare progressi costanti
tornare a casa in abiti di seta (idioma); tornare nella propria città natale in abiti di seta
impostare un esempio (idioma); per impostare un esempio
servire da modello (idioma); un modello di riferimento
studio
studio
studio
registrazioni audio
catturare tutto in una sola rete (idioma); eliminare in un colpo solo
un sacrificio (un Dio)
dire addio a
contrattare e urlare (idioma); borbottare
parole aggraziate e retorica (idioma); discorso fiorito
può parlare molto bene (idioma); il dono della parlantina
addio
lit. inviare carbone nella neve (idioma); fig. aiuto tempestivo
lotta antincendio
lotta antincendio
lit. un coltello ha tagliato due pezzi (idioma); fig. per fare una rottura pulita
vento moderato e bel sole (idioma); bel tempo soleggiato
nuvole nere dense (idioma); fig. nuvole nere dense
sputaorecchie (idioma); assordante
radiosa
cose simili si uniscono (idioma); gli uccelli di una piuma si radunano insieme.
prevenire i problemi prima che accadano (idioma); per prevenire
sradicare radice e ramo (idioma); eliminare completamente
uccidere fino all'ultimo uomo (idioma); sterminare
spegnere un incendio
familiarità a prima vista (idioma); familiarità a prima vista
incompatibile (idioma); incompatibile
strettamente legato (idioma); intimamente connesso
fastidio
una calamità per la nazione e il suo popolo (idioma); una calamità per la nazione e il suo popolo
appoggiarsi in modo instabile da un lato all'altro (idioma); per ondeggiare
tortuoso e tortuoso (idioma); complicato e tortuoso
altezza irregolare (idioma); fig. distribuzione irregolare dell'altezza
con voce fine (idioma); parlato dolcemente
illuminato dalle migliaia e decine di migliaia (idioma); numeri incalcolabili
lit. il loro numero non può essere contato (idioma); fig. innumerevole
un filo, un capello, un capello (idioma); un pochino
raramente si conosce qualcuno (idioma); quasi sconosciuto
ampio e profondo (idioma); ampio e profondo
splendido e grandioso (idioma); splendido e grandioso
mezzo cotto ma non familiare (idioma); sconosciuto
troppo debole per controllare il vento (idioma); estremamente delicato
fastidioso
fastidioso
intermedio
applicare regole rigide (idioma); applicare le cose meccanicamente
lit. prendere significato da fuori contesto (idioma); interpretare fuori contesto
illuminare il cielo dal fondo di un pozzo (idioma); fig. per sedersi e guardare da bordo campo
avere suono e colore (idioma); vivido
spirito vivo, immagine vivente (idioma); vita vera
lit. cento battute (idioma); pieno di battute
mille articoli, stessa regola (idioma); stereotipati e ripetitivi
facile come sollevare la mano (idioma); nessuno sforzo
facile come un giro di mano (idioma); molto facile
facile e accessibile (idioma); facile e accessibile
la vita umana è irreprensibile (idioma); la vita umana è irreprensibile
fare più di quanto sia necessario (idioma); superfluo
L'acqua e il fuoco non hanno pietà (idioma). Il fuoco e l'acqua non hanno pietà.
cielo e terra che si capovolgono (idioma); fig. confusione totale
aggressivo e grandioso (idioma); ambizioso
la reputazione della lit. passerà alla storia (idioma); le conquiste di fig. si guadagneranno la gloria eterna
radiosità
tutto nero, senza luce del giorno (idioma); un mondo senza giustizia
impostato in alto (idioma); non in contatto con la realtà
oscuro e sconosciuto (idioma); una quantità sconosciuta
parte di disgusto (idioma); emotivamente vicino e non disposto a separarsi
le due cose non possono esistere insieme (idioma); differenze inconciliabili
bianco e nero distinto (idioma); fig. chiaro
capito da tutti (idioma); ben noto
misericordioso
misericordioso
non commettere alcun crimine (idioma); non commettere alcun crimine
bifronte, tre coltelli (idioma); doppio incrocio
sinceramente e sinceramente (idioma); con tutta sincerità
l'aspetto esterno e i pensieri interni coincidono (idioma); dite cosa si intende
la bocca illuminata dice sì, il cuore no (idioma); duplicità
vedere ciò che è giusto e agire coraggiosamente (idioma); difendere coraggiosamente la verità
paura della vigliaccheria (idioma); timido
libero e facile (idioma); spensierato
non un filo allentato (idioma); non un capello fuori posto
agire con eccessiva fretta (idioma); agire con eccessiva fretta
lit. vuole qcs. in fretta, ma non ci arriva (idioma, da Analects); più fretta, meno velocità
abbandonare se stessi per gli altri (idioma); sacrificare i propri interessi per quelli degli altri
danneggiare gli altri a proprio vantaggio (idioma); guadagno personale
non cercano nient'altro che il profitto (idioma); solo per trarre profitto
stravagante (idioma); dispendioso
lanterne rosse, verde vino (idioma); festa e ricerca del piacere
essere aggressivi e competitivi (idioma); lottare per la padronanza
equo e ragionevole (idioma); ragionevole
malinconico e lunatico (idioma); sentimentale
illuminato come il nuovo, odia il vecchio (idioma); fig. innamorato del nuovo, annoiato del vecchio
dimenticare i favori e violare la giustizia (idioma); dimenticare i favori e violare la giustizia
adattamento casuale (idioma); cambiamento a seconda della situazione
slick e slick (idioma); slick e slick
non è in grado di vedere i tempi (idioma); non può adattarsi alle circostanze attuali
illuminato. l'uccello maldestro vola per primo (idioma); fig. lavorare sodo per compensare le proprie limitate capacità
intraprendere un compito nonostante le critiche (idioma); assumersi l'onere della responsabilità
la questione dipende dall'individuo (idioma); è una questione che riguarda il proprio sforzo
lit. mangia molto ma non funziona mai (idioma); fig. un parassita
testa di tigre accesa, coda di serpente (idioma); fig. un inizio forte ma un finale debole
con la familiarità si impara il trucco (idioma); la pratica rende perfetti
mediocre
sofisticato e calcolatore (idioma); pianificazione meticolosa
(umile expr.) di umile talento e di apprendimento superficiale (idioma); Pregate di perdonare la mia ignoranza, ma non sono colto.
senza apprendimento o abilità (idioma); ignorante e incompetente
sano e salvo (idioma); sano e salvo (da infortunio o malattia)
illuminato il pericolo ora mattina o sera (idioma); in punto di morte
condurre il lupo in casa (idioma); lasciarsi andare all'attacco
incendio
vasto e scarsamente popolato (idioma); scarsamente popolato
lit. singola lancia e cavallo (idioma); fig. a una mano
acceso. il fuoco brucia le sopracciglia (idioma); fig. situazione disperata
premere sulle ciglia (idioma); imminente
tutto chiaro e ordinato (idioma); pulito e ordinato
tutto chiaro e ordinato (idioma); pulito e ordinato
un érudit doué
idiots
fire
étude (salle)
catastrophes naturelles et d'origine humaine (idiome) ; catastrophes naturelles et d'origine humaine
haine
bizarre et grotesque (idiome) ; grotesque
froncer les sourcils et s'inquiéter (idiome) ; montrer son inquiétude
l'éminent chercheur de son temps
Dieu
dieu
bourse
branche d'étude
salaire
bourses d'études
bourse d'études
Le Moyen Âge
dans la bonne humeur (idiome) ; dans la bonne humeur
les six organes vitaux sont défaillants (idiome) ; en plus de soi-même avec la panique
ses pensées dans un tourbillon (idiome) ; confus
impatient (idiome) ; pressé
tranquille et d'humeur égale (idiome) ; calmement et sans crainte
pleinement digne du titre (idiome) ; entièrement digne du titre
lit. regarder dans le cœur de quelqu'un, sans honte (idiome) ; avec la conscience tranquille
aimer trop qqch. pour s'en séparer (idiome) ; caresser avec admiration
lit. aimer la maison et son corbeau (idiome) ; participation avec qqn et tous ceux qui s'y trouvent
détester de partir
la beauté dans les yeux de l'amant (idiome) ; une beauté dans les yeux du spectateur
ennuyeux
haine
ne pas accepter comme correct (idiome) ; s'opposer
Sourire et danser (idiome) ; rayonner de plaisir
allumé. les yeux et les sourcils vont et viennent (idiome) ; faire les yeux
faire un numéro (idiome) ; se montrer
déprimé et abattu (idiome) ; apathique
faiblement et sans force (idiome) ; découragé
recours
assainissement
transformer la défaite en victoire (idiome) ; pour renverser la vapeur
pas d'avance ou de recul de la salle (idiome) ; sans aucune issue à un dilemme
si vous montez un tigre, il est difficile d'en descendre (idiome) ; fig. impossible de s'arrêter à mi-chemin
Lorsque l'eau se retire, les rochers apparaissent (idiome) ; la vérité sort
un coup, deux gains (idiome) ; deux oiseaux avec une pierre
lit. gagner un pouce, vouloir un pied (idiome) ; fig. non satisfaite des petits gains
tuer la poule et récupérer les œufs (idiome) ; tuer la poule et récupérer les œufs
négliger le proche et chercher le lointain (idiome) ; regarder au loin
étonner le monde avec un seul exploit brillant (idiome) ; une célébrité du jour au lendemain
neuf morts et toujours en vie (idiome) ; une échappatoire étroite
dans l'ordre, pas à pas (idiome) ; faire des progrès réguliers
rentrer chez soi en robe de soie (idiome) ; rentrer dans sa ville natale en robe de soie
donner l'exemple (idiome) ; pour donner l'exemple
servir de modèle (idiome) ; un parangon
étude
étude
étude
les enregistrements sonores
tout attraper dans un seul filet (idiome) ; éliminer d'un seul coup
un sacrifice (un Dieu)
dire au revoir à
marchander et crier (idiome) ; marmonner
mots gracieux et rhétorique (idiome) ; discours fleuri
peut très bien parler (idiome) ; le don du bavardage
au revoir
lit. envoyer du charbon dans la neige (idiome) ; fig. aide opportune
lutte contre l'incendie
lutte contre l'incendie
allumé. un couteau a coupé deux morceaux (idiome) ; fig. pour faire une coupure nette
vent modéré et beau soleil (idiome) ; beau temps ensoleillé
nuages noirs denses (idiome) ; fig. nuages noirs denses
fendillement d'oreille (idiome) ; assourdissant
radiant
des choses similaires s'assemblent (idiome) ; les oiseaux de plumes se rassemblent.
prévenir les problèmes avant qu'ils ne surviennent (idiome) ; prévenir
éradiquer la racine et la branche (idiome) ; éliminer complètement
tuer jusqu'au dernier homme (idiome) ; exterminer
éteindre un incendie
familiarité à première vue (idiome) ; familiarité à première vue
incompatible (idiome) ; incompatible
étroitement liés (idiome) ; intimement liés
nuisance
une calamité pour la nation et son peuple (idiome) ; une calamité pour la nation et son peuple
se pencher de façon instable d'un côté à l'autre (idiome) ; se balancer
sinueux et détourné (idiome) ; compliqué et détourné
hauteur inégale (idiome) ; fig. répartition inégale de la hauteur
d'une voix fine (idiome) ; parlé doucement
éclairé par des milliers et des dizaines de milliers (idiome) ; des nombres incalculables
lit. leur nombre ne peut être compté (idiome) ; fig. innombrable
un fil, un cheveu, un cheveu (idiome) ; un tout petit peu
personne rarement connue (idiome) ; presque inconnu
étendu et profond (idiome) ; large et profond
splendide et grandiose (idiome) ; splendide et grandiose
à moitié cuit mais inconnu (idiome) ; inconnu
trop faible pour contrôler le vent (idiome) ; extrêmement délicat
ennuyeux
ennuyeux
intermédiaire
appliquer des règles rigides (idiome) ; appliquer les choses de façon mécanique
lit. prendre le sens hors contexte (idiome) ; interpréter hors contexte
éclairé. voir le ciel du fond d'un puits (idiome) ; fig. s'asseoir et regarder de côté
avoir un son et une couleur (idiome) ; vif
esprit vivant, image vivante (idiome) ; vraie vie
cent blagues (idiome) ; plein de blagues
mille articles, même règle (idiome) ; stéréotypés et répétitifs
aussi facile que de lever la main (idiome) ; aucun effort
facile comme un tour de main (idiome) ; très facile
facile à vivre et accessible (idiome) ; facile à vivre et accessible
la vie humaine est irréprochable (idiome) ; la vie humaine est irréprochable
faire plus que ce qui est requis (idiome) ; superflu
L'eau et le feu n'ont pas de pitié (idiome). Le feu et l'eau n'ont pas de pitié.
le ciel et la terre à l'envers (idiome) ; fig. confusion totale
agressif et grand (idiome) ; ambitieux
lit. la réputation restera dans l'histoire (idiome) ; fig. les réalisations gagneront une gloire éternelle
rayonnement
tout noir, pas de lumière du jour (idiome) ; un monde sans justice
s'installer en hauteur (idiome) ; ne pas être en contact avec la réalité
obscur et inconnu (idiome) ; une quantité inconnue
déteste la partie (idiome) ; proche émotionnellement et peu disposé à se séparer
les deux ne peuvent pas exister ensemble (idiome) ; différences irréconciliables
noir et blanc distincts (idiome) ; fig. nette
compris par tout le monde (idiome) ; bien connu
Merci
Merci
ne pas commettre de crime (idiome) ; ne pas commettre de crime
à deux visages, trois couteaux (idiome) ; double-croix
sérieusement et sincèrement (idiome) ; en toute sincérité
l'apparence extérieure et les pensées intérieures coïncident (idiome) ; dire ce que l'on veut dire
la bouche allumée dit oui, le cœur non (idiome) ; duplicité
de voir ce qui est juste et d'agir courageusement (idiome) ; de se lever courageusement pour la vérité
peur de la lâcheté (idiome) ; timide
gratuit et facile (idiome) ; insouciant
pas un seul fil desserré (idiome) ; pas un seul cheveu déplacé
agir avec une hâte injustifiée (idiome) ; agir avec une hâte injustifiée
lit. veut qqch. à la hâte, mais ne peut pas y arriver (idiome, de Analects) ; plus de hâte, moins de vitesse
s'abandonner pour les autres (idiome) ; sacrifier ses propres intérêts pour ceux des autres
nuire à autrui pour son propre bénéfice (idiome) ; gain personnel
ne cherchent qu'à faire du profit (idiome) ; ne cherchent qu'à faire du profit
extravagant (idiome) ; gaspilleur
lanternes rouges, vin vert (idiome) ; festin et recherche de plaisir
être agressif et compétitif (idiome) ; s'efforcer de maîtriser
juste et raisonnable (idiome) ; sensible
mélancolique et lunatique (idiome) ; sentimental
lit. comme le nouveau, déteste l'ancien (idiome) ; fig. enchantée par le nouveau, ennuyée par l'ancien
oublier les faveurs et violer la justice (idiome) ; oublier les faveurs et violer la justice
adaptation aléatoire (idiome) ; changement en fonction de la situation
lisse et lisse (idiome) ; lisse et lisse
ne peut pas voir les temps (idiome) ; ne peut pas s'adapter aux circonstances actuelles
lit. l'oiseau maladroit vole en premier (idiome) ; fig. travailler dur pour compenser ses capacités limitées
entreprendre une tâche malgré les critiques (idiome) ; porter le fardeau de la responsabilité
la question dépend de l'individu (idiome) ; c'est une question qui relève de votre propre effort
lit. mange beaucoup mais ne travaille jamais (idiome) ; fig. un parasite
tête de tigre, queue de serpent (idiome) ; fig. un début fort mais une fin faible
avec la familiarité, on apprend le truc (idiome) ; la pratique rend parfait
médiocre
sophistiqué et calculateur (idiome) ; planification méticuleuse
(humble expr.) de talent humble et d'apprentissage superficiel (idiome) ; Priez pour que mon ignorance soit pardonnée, mais je ne suis pas instruit.
sans apprentissage ni compétences (idiome) ; ignorant et incompétent
sain et sauf (idiome) ; sain et sauf (de blessure ou de maladie)
danger allumé maintenant matin ou soir (idiome) ; au bord de la mort
conduire le loup dans la maison (idiome) ; se laisser attaquer
fire
vaste et peu peuplé (idiome) ; peu peuplé
lit. simple lance et cheval (idiome) ; fig. simple
allumé. le feu brûle les sourcils (idiome) ; fig. situation désespérée
en appuyant sur ses cils (idiome) ; imminent
tout est clair et ordonné (idiome) ; propre et net
tout est clair et ordonné (idiome) ; propre et net
erudito dotado
idiotas
fuego
estudio (habitación)
desastres naturales y causados por el hombre (idioma); desastres naturales y causados por el hombre
odio
bizarro y grotesco (modismo); grotesco
frunciendo el ceño y preocupado (modismo); mostrando preocupación
el principal estudioso de su tiempo
Dios
Dios
beca
rama de estudio
salario
becas
beca
Edad Media
con un alto espíritu (modismo); con un alto espíritu
los seis órganos vitales fallan (modismo); además de uno mismo con el pánico
los pensamientos de uno en un torbellino (modismo); confuso
impaciente (modismo); con prisa
tranquilo y ecuánime (modismo); con calma y sin miedo
totalmente merecedor del título (modismo); totalmente digno del título
iluminado. mira en el corazón de uno, sin vergüenza (modismo); con la conciencia tranquila
amar algo demasiado como para desprenderse de él (modismo); para acariciar con admiración
Encendido. Amo la casa y su cuervo (modismo); me involucro con algn. y con todos los que están en ella.
Odio irme.
belleza en los ojos del amante (modismo); una belleza en los ojos del espectador
molesto
odio
no aceptar como correcto (modismo); objetar
sonriendo y bailando (modismo); sonriendo con deleite
Ojos y cejas que van y vienen (modismo); hacer ojos
...hacer un acto (modismo); para mostrar...
desanimado y abatido (modismo); apático
débilmente y sin fuerza (modismo); desanimado
reparación
remediación
convertir la derrota en victoria (modismo); cambiar la marea
no hay espacio para avanzar o retroceder (modismo); sin ninguna forma de salir de un dilema
si montas un tigre, es difícil bajarse. Es imposible parar a mitad de camino.
A medida que el agua retrocede, aparecen las rocas (modismo); la verdad sale a la luz
un movimiento, dos ganancias (idioma); dos pájaros de un tiro
lit. ganar una pulgada, querer un pie (modismo); fig. no satisfecho con pequeñas ganancias
matar a la gallina y conseguir los huevos (idioma); matar a la gallina y conseguir los huevos
descuidar lo cercano y buscar lo lejano (modismo); mirar a lo lejos
asombrar al mundo con una única y brillante hazaña (modismo); una celebridad de la noche a la mañana
nueve muertos y aún vivos (modismo); una estrecha fuga
en secuencia, paso a paso (idioma); hacer un progreso constante
volver a casa con ropas de seda (idioma); volver a la ciudad natal con ropas de seda
poner un ejemplo (modismo); para poner un ejemplo
servir como un modelo (idioma); un parangón
estudio
estudio
estudio
grabaciones de sonido
atrapar todo en una sola red (idioma); para eliminar de un solo golpe
un sacrificio (un Dios)
despídase de
regatear y gritar (idioma); murmurar
palabras elegantes y retórica (modismo); discurso florido
puede hablar muy bien (modismo); el don de la charla
adiós
ilum. enviar carbón en la nieve (idioma); fig. ayuda oportuna
lucha contra el fuego
lucha contra el fuego
Encendido. Un cuchillo cortó dos pedazos (idioma); higo para hacer una ruptura limpia.
viento moderado y hermoso sol (modismo); buen tiempo soleado
densas nubes negras (modismo); fig. densas nubes negras
...que corta los oídos (modismo); ensordecedor...
radiante
cosas similares se juntan (modismo); las aves de una pluma se juntan.
prevenir los problemas antes de que ocurran (modismo); para prevenir
erradicar la raíz y la rama (modismo); eliminar completamente
matar hasta el último hombre (idioma); exterminar
apagar el fuego
familiaridad a primera vista (modismo); familiaridad a primera vista
incompatible (idioma); incompatible
estrechamente ligado (modismo); íntimamente relacionado
molestia
una calamidad para la nación y su pueblo (idioma); una calamidad para la nación y su pueblo
se inclinan inestablemente de un lado a otro (modismo); para balancearse
serpenteante y tortuoso (modismo); complicado y tortuoso
altura desigual (modismo); fig. distribución desigual de la altura
en una voz fina (modismo); hablada suavemente
iluminado. por los miles y decenas de miles (modismo); números incalculables
su número no puede ser contado (idioma); fig. innumerables
un hilo, un pelo, un pelo (modismo); un poquito
raramente se conoce a alguien (modismo); casi desconocido
extensa y profunda (modismo); amplia y profunda
espléndido y grandioso (modismo); espléndido y grandioso
a medias pero no familiar (modismo); no familiar
demasiado débil para controlar el viento (modismo); extremadamente delicado
molesto
molesto
intermedio
aplicar reglas rígidas (modismo); aplicar las cosas mecánicamente
lit. tomar el significado fuera de contexto (modismo); interpretar fuera de contexto
iluminado. ver el cielo desde el fondo de un pozo (modismo); fig. sentarse y mirar desde los laterales
que tiene sonido y color (modismo); vívido
espíritu vivo, imagen viva (idioma); vida verdadera
encendió cien chistes (idioma); lleno de chistes
mil artículos, misma regla (idioma); estereotipado y repetitivo
tan fácil como levantar la mano (modismo); sin ningún esfuerzo.
fácil como el giro de una mano (modismo); muy fácil
fácil y accesible (modismo); fácil y accesible
la vida humana está más allá de todo reproche (modismo); la vida humana está más allá de todo reproche
hacer más de lo que se requiere (modismo); superfluo
El agua y el fuego no tienen piedad. El fuego y el agua no tienen piedad.
el cielo y la tierra volviéndose al revés (modismo); fig. confusión completa
agresivo y grandioso (modismo); ambicioso
La reputación de la lit. pasará a la historia (idioma); los logros de la fig. ganarán la gloria eterna.
radiance
todo negro, sin luz del día (modismo); un mundo sin justicia
se instalan en lo alto (modismo); no están en contacto con la realidad
oscuro y desconocido (idioma); una cantidad desconocida
La parte reacia (modismo); emocionalmente cercano y sin voluntad de separarse
los dos no pueden existir juntos (modismo); diferencias irreconciliables
blanco y negro distintos (modismo); fig. clara
entendido por todos (idioma); bien conocido
misericordioso
misericordioso
no cometer ningún crimen (modismo); no cometer ningún crimen
dos caras, tres cuchillos (idioma); doble traición
seria y sinceramente (modismo); con toda sinceridad
la apariencia externa y los pensamientos internos coinciden (modismo); diga lo que uno quiere decir
La boca iluminada dice que sí, el corazón no, la duplicidad...
ver lo que es correcto y actuar con valentía (modismo); defender con valentía la verdad
miedo a la cobardía (modismo); tímido
libre y fácil (modismo); despreocupado
ni un solo hilo suelto, ni un solo pelo fuera de su sitio.
actuar con excesiva prisa (modismo); actuar con excesiva prisa
lit. quieren algo apresuradamente, pero no pueden llegar allí (modismo, de Analectas); más prisa, menos velocidad
abandonarse a sí mismo por los demás (modismo); sacrificar los propios intereses por los de los demás
dañar a otros para el beneficio propio (modismo); beneficio personal
no buscan nada más que el beneficio (modismo); para beneficiarse sólo
extravagante (modismo); derrochador
linternas rojas, verde vino (modismo); fiesta y búsqueda de placer
ser agresivo y competitivo (modismo); luchar por el dominio
justo y razonable (modismo); sensato
melancólico y malhumorado (modismo); sentimental
iluminado. como el nuevo, odia el viejo (modismo); fig. enamorado del nuevo, aburrido del viejo
olvidar favores y violar la justicia (modismo); olvidar favores y violar la justicia
adaptación aleatoria (modismo); cambio según la situación
resbaladizo y resbaladizo (modismo); resbaladizo y resbaladizo
incapaz de ver los tiempos (modismo); no puede adaptarse a las circunstancias actuales
encendido. el pájaro torpe vuela primero (modismo); fig. trabajar duro para compensar las habilidades limitadas de uno
emprender una tarea a pesar de las críticas (modismo); llevar la carga de la responsabilidad
el asunto depende del individuo (idioma); es un asunto de su propio esfuerzo
lit. come mucho pero nunca trabaja (modismo); fig. un parásito
Cabeza de tigre encendida, cola de serpiente (idioma); un comienzo fuerte pero un final débil.
con la familiaridad se aprende el truco (modismo); la práctica hace la perfección
mediocre
sofisticado y calculador (modismo); planificación meticulosa
(humilde expr.) de humilde talento y aprendizaje superficial (modismo); Ruego perdonen mi ignorancia, pero no soy culto.
sin aprendizaje o habilidades (modismo); ignorantes e incompetentes
sano y salvo (idioma); sano y salvo (de una lesión o enfermedad)
encendido. peligro ahora por la mañana o por la tarde (modismo); al borde de la muerte
llevar al lobo a la casa (modismo); dejarse abierto al ataque
fuego
vasto y poco poblado (modismo); poco poblado
lit. lanza y caballo (idioma); fig. con una sola mano
Encendido. El fuego quema las cejas (modismo); fig. situación desesperada
presionando en las pestañas de uno (modismo); inminente
todo claro y ordenado (modismo); limpio y ordenado
todo claro y ordenado (modismo); limpio y ordenado
internet celebrity 36 网红 [網紅] wǎnghóng (internet-popular) internet celebrity: ~经济 internet celebrity economy || 成为 ~ become an internet celebrity '
idiot 19 笨蛋 [-] bèndàn (dumb-egg) idiot: 你这个~! You’re an idiot! '
fire 57 火 [-] huǒ (fire) fire: 着~ catch on fire || 点/生/灭/救 ~ light/make/extinguish/fight a fire || 一把~ a fire '
study 13 书房 [書-] shūfáng (book-room) study: 两间~ two study rooms || 新 ~ a new study room || 小/大 ~ small/big study room '
natural and man-made calamities 59 天灾人祸 [-災-禍] tiānzāirénhuò (natural-disaster-man-made-calamity) natural and man-made calamities: 遇到~ encounter disaster || 各种 ~ multiple forms of disaster '
hatred-hate 85 仇恨 [-] chóuhèn (hatred-hate) hatred-hate: 民族 ~ national hatred || 充 满 ~ be filled with hatred || 产生~ lead to hatred 133 '
strangely shaped 9 奇形怪状 [---狀] qíxíng guàizhuàng (strange-form-odd-shape) strangely shaped: ~的石头strangely shaped rock '
frowned expression 36 愁眉苦脸 [---臉] chóuméi kǔliǎn (anxious-eyebrow-unpleasant-face) frowned expression: 整天 ~ frowning all day long '
a leading authority 17 泰斗 [-] tàidǒu (Mount Tai-The Big Dipper) a leading authority: 学 界~ a leading magnate in academic field || 音乐~ a leading magnate in music '
God 13 上帝 [-] shàngdì (heaven-king) God: 信~ believe in God || 感谢~ thank God '
god 14 神 [-] shén (god) god: 财~ the god of money || 众~ gods || 基督教认为 ~创造了世界. Christians think God created the world. '
friendship 12 友谊 [-誼] yǒuyì (friend-friendship) friendship: 深厚的~ deep, solid friendship || 增进 (zēngjìn) ~ enhance the relationship '
a division or subdivision of an administrative unit 45 科 [-] kē (sort, section) a division or subdivision of an administrative unit: 行政~ administration department || 财务~ accounting department '
salary, payroll 2 薪水 [-] xīnshuǐ (firewood-water) salary, payroll: 一份~ a salary || 领~ receive a salary || ~低/高 low/high salary '
scholarship 7 奖学金 [獎學-] jiǎngxuéjīn (award-study-money) scholarship: 得到 ~ receive a scholarship || 全额 (quán’é) ~ full scholarship || 提供~ offer a scholarship '
learning/knowledge 8 学问 [學問] xuéwèn (study-ask) learning/knowledge: 一门~ a branch of knowledge/study || 古老的~ ancient wisdoms || 有/没~ be learned/unlearned '
The Middle Ages, Medieval period 3 中世纪 [--紀] zhōngshìjì (middle-century) The Middle Ages, Medieval period: ~文学 literature during the Middle Ages '
in high spirits 22 兴致勃勃 [興---] xìngzhìbóbó (spirit-vigorous-reduplication) in high spirits: ~地说 speak in high spirits || 很多人~地学书法, 但是遇到困难 后就不学了. A lot of people start to learn calligraphy in high spirits and give up when the going gets tough. '
at a loss, stunned 19 六神无主 [--無-] liùshénwúzhǔ (six-vital organs-no-master) at a loss, stunned: 心里~ mind is at a loss || 这位老人的妻子突然去世, 他感 到~. This old man’s wife’s sudden death upset the balance of his mind. '
be utterly upset 20 心乱如麻 [-亂--] xīnluànrúmá (heart-chaos-like-hemp) be utterly upset: 听到这个坏消息后, 他~, 不知该怎么办. When he heard the bad news, he was a mess and didn’t know what to do. '
too impatient to wait 25 迫不及待 [-] pòbùjídài (pressing-not-until-wait) too impatient to wait: ~地想知道结果 cannot wait to know the result. || 小王~地要告诉父母 他被哈佛大学录取的消息. Little Wang can’t wait to tell his parents that he was admitted to Harvard University. '
even-tempered 36 心平气和 [--氣-] xīnpíngqìhé (heart-peaceful-tone-harmonious) even-tempered: ~地商量 discuss with an even temper || ~地交谈 converse calmly '
fully deserve (a title, honor, etc.), be worthy of 37 当之无愧 [當-無-] dāngzhīwúkuì (deserve-it-not-ashamed) fully deserve (a title, honor, etc.), be worthy of: 她获得冠军~!She was entirely deserving of her championship win! '
have a clear conscience (look into your heart without shame) 38 问心无愧 [問-無-] wènxīnwúkuì (ask-heart-not-ashamed) have a clear conscience (look into your heart without shame): 好好干才能~. Doing a good job will give you a clear conscience. '
be too fond of to part with 8 爱不释手 [愛-釋-] àibùshìshǒu (love-not-release-hand) be too fond of to part with: 令人~ cause such affection that you can’t give it up || 莎士 比亚的书让人~. Shakespeare’s works have gained the admiration of many people. '
love all parts of someone (even love the crows on someone’s roof) 9 爱屋及乌 [愛--烏] àiwūjíwū (love-house-reach to-crow) love all parts of someone (even love the crows on someone’s roof): 西部牛仔成了 人们心目中的英雄, 人们~, 牛仔服也成为流行服装了. Western cowboys have become heroes in people’s minds. People have come to love everything about cowboys, and cowboy jeans have become popular clothes. '
nostalgic 19 留恋 [-戀] liúliàn (stay-feel attached) nostalgic: ~过去 yearn for the past || ~故乡 nostalgic for home 327 '
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder 22 情人眼里出西施 [---裏---] qíngrényǎnlǐchūxīshī (lover-eye-in-appear-Xi Shi) Beauty is in the eye of the beholder: 她在一般人眼里并 不漂亮, 但在男朋友眼里却漂亮极了, 这就是“~. ” She is not beautiful in the eyes of ordinary people, but she is beautiful in the eyes of her boyfriend. Truly, ‘beauty is in the eye of the beholder.’ '
hate 34 讨厌 [討厭] tǎoyàn (incur-despise) hate: 令人~ annoying || ~广告 hate advertisement || ~说假话 hate lying '
hate 35 恨 [-] hèn (hate) hate: ~自己 hate oneself || ~战争 hate war || ~她 hate her '
disagree 25 不以为然 [--為-] bùyǐwéirán (not-take-as-right) disagree: ~地说 disagree with what was said '
with dancing eyebrows and radiant face-enraptured, exultant 1 眉飞色舞 [-飛--] méifēi sèwǔ (eyebrow-fly-cheek-dance) with dancing eyebrows and radiant face-enraptured, exultant: 说得~ talk with dancing eyebrows and radiant faces || 说起美国音乐, 他就~. His face lights up whenever he speaks of American music. '
trade flirting looks 3 眉来眼去 [-來--] méilái yǎnqù (eyebrow-come-eye-go) trade flirting looks: 两个人~ two people flirted with each other '
act with affected manners, put on an act 9 装模做样 [裝--樣] zhuāngmózuòyàng (pretend-appearance-make-manner) act with affected manners, put on an act: ~地看报纸put on the act of reading the newspaper || ~地工作work with affected manners '
listless, in low spirits 7 无精打采 [無---] wújīngdǎcǎi (no-spirit-throw-monetary present) listless, in low spirits: ~ 地回答drawl to a reply || 他显得~. He seems in low spirits. '
weakly and without strength, dispirited 8 有气无力 [-氣無-] yǒuqìwúlì (have-breath-no-strength) weakly and without strength, dispirited: 说话~ speak in a faint voice || 天气太热会 让人~. A hot day makes a person listless. '
correct, make right 28 纠正 [糾-] jiūzhèng (rectify-correct) correct, make right: ~姿势correct sb.’s posture || ~错字 fix a typo|| ~行业不正之风 correct malpractices in all trades and professions '
remedy 30 补救 [補-] bǔjiù (make up-remedy) remedy: ~办法corrective measure || ~措施remedial measure '
turn defeat into victory 14 反败为胜 [-敗-勝] fǎnbàiwéishèng (turn-defeat-into-victory) turn defeat into victory: 中国队~, 赢了韩国队. The Chinese team turned defeat into victory to beat the South Korean team. '
find it hard to advance or to retreat, be in a dliemna 9 进退两难 [進-兩難] jìntuìliǎngnán (advance-retreat-both-hard) find it hard to advance or to retreat, be in a dliemna: 处在~的境地 be in a tough circumstance || 小王~, 不知道是留在学校学习还是找工作. Little Wang had a dilemma because he didn’t know whether to stay at school and study or find a job and work. '
unable to back down or quit 10 骑虎难下 [騎-難-] qíhǔnánxià (ride-tiger-hard-get off) unable to back down or quit: 使她~ make her feel unable to quit || 从你同意完成那 项大工程开始, 我们就~了. You’ve had the bear by the tail ever since you agreed to finish that huge project. '
gush out 28 水落石出 [-] shuǐluòshíchū (water-fall-stone-show) gush out: 查 个~ for information to gush out through examination || 真相~ for the real facts to gush out1 倒霉 [-] dǎoméi (invert-wood lintel/mildew) have bad luck: ~事 unfortunate matters || 真~ truly unfortunate || 他~透了, 刚被公司解雇 (jiěgù), 家 里又着了火. He was so unlucky that after having just been fired from the corporation, his house also caught fire. '
gain two ends at once, kill two birds with one stone 7 一举两得 [-舉兩-] yījǔliǎngdé (one-action-two-gain) gain two ends at once, kill two birds with one stone: 看美剧学英语是一件~的好事情. Watching American TV while studying English is like killing two birds with one stone. '
reach for a yard after getting an inch 23 得寸进尺 [--進-] décùnjìnchǐ (get-inch-desire-yard) reach for a yard after getting an inch: 这个人买彩票中奖得了一辆车, 但是不满足, 还 393 想要一栋别墅, 真是~. This person won a car by buying lottery tickets, but he is not satisfied with that and still wants a villa. He is really insatiable! '
kill the hen to get the eggs 24 杀鸡取卵 [殺鷄--] shājīqǔluǎn (kill-hen-get-egg) kill the hen to get the eggs: 为了发展经济而牺牲环境, 就是 ~的做法. Developing the economy at the expense of the environment is no less than killing the goose to get the golden egg. || 这家知名公司消减科研经费, 等于是在 ~. The famous company that cuts back on research and development is killing the goose that lays the golden egg. '
seek from afar what lies close at hand 26 舍近求远 [捨--遠] shèjìnqiúyuǎn (abandon-near-seek-far) seek from afar what lies close at hand: 在中国很多人不在当地医院看病, 而 是~到北京大医院去看病. Many people in China do not see doctors at local hospitals. They are willing to travel far to see a doctor in a Beijing hospital. '
amaze the world with a single brilliant feat, an overnight celebrity 19 一鸣惊人 [-鳴驚-] yīmíngjīngrén (one-cry-astonish-people) amaze the world with a single brilliant feat, an overnight celebrity: 不鸣则已, ~. The quiet ones always sneak up on you. || 中国游泳队~. The Chinese swimming team became famous overnight. '
have a narrow escape from death 17 九死一生 [-] jiǔsǐyīshēng (nine-death-one-survival) have a narrow escape from death: 冒着~的危险 at the risk of life '
move step by step 5 循序渐进 [--漸進] xúnxù jiànjìn (follow-order-gradually-advance) move step by step: 学习应该~. Studies should advance step by step. '
return home gloriously 48 衣锦还乡 [-錦還鄉] yìjǐnhuánxiāng (wear-brocade-return-home) return home gloriously: 中国人一直有赚钱后~的观念. The Chinese always thought they were going to move back to their hometowns after earning their fortune elsewhere. 运输 [運輸] yùnshū (transport-convey) transport: 交通~ communication and transportation || 铁路~ railway transportation || ~食物 transport food '
make oneself an example, give a lead 6 以身作则 [---則] yǐshēnzuòzé (use-oneself-as-example) make oneself an example, give a lead: 父母必须~. The parents must make themselves an example. '
be a model for others, be a model of virtue for others 7 为人师表 [爲-師-] wéirénshībiǎo (be-people’s-teacher-model) be a model for others, be a model of virtue for others: 处处~ be a model for others everywhere '
learn 2 学 [學] xué (study, learn) learn: ~画画 learn to paint || ~游泳 learn to swim || ~吉他 learn the guitar '
study 5 读书 [讀書] dúshū (read-book) study: 努力~ study hard || 在学校~ study at school || 读五年书 study for five years '
research 1 研究 [-] yánjīu (study-explore) research: ~历史 research history || ~问 题 research an issue || 科学~ research science '
听/放~ listen to/play back a recording || 重新~ re-record || 同期~ record simultaneously 15 录音 [錄-] lùyīn (record-sound)
catch everything at once 9 一网打尽 [-網-盡] yīwǎngdǎjìn (one-net-catch-all) catch everything at once: 将犯罪团伙~ catch an entire criminal gang at once '
consecration, offering 11 供奉 [-] gòngfèng (present with all respect-supply) consecration, offering: ~祖先 consecrate an ancestor || ~香火 incense offering '
say goodbye to 36 告别 [-] gàobié (say-farewell) say goodbye to: ~家乡leave one’s hometown || 和朋友~ say goodbye to friends || ~宴会farewell banquet '
speak hesitantly (hem and haw) 30 吞吞吐吐 [-] tūntūntǔtǔ (swallow-reduplication-spit-reduplication) speak hesitantly (hem and haw): ~不敢说 hesitate over something you are afraid to say 495 '
flowery speech with no substance 43 花言巧语 [---語] huāyánqiǎoyǔ (flowery-speech-deceitful-language) flowery speech with no substance: 对女孩子~ speak prettily to a little girl || ~地想借钱 flatter someone to borrow money '
have the gift of the gab, be a glib talker 44 能说会道 [-説會-] néngshuōhuìdào (able to-speak-good at-talk) have the gift of the gab, be a glib talker: 个个~. They are all glib talkers. '
goodbye, until we meet again 16 再会 [-會] zàihuì (again-meet) goodbye, until we meet again: 明天~ see you tomorrow '
send charcoal in a snow storm (provide timely help) 21 雪中送炭 [-] xuězhōngsòngtàn (snow-period-send-charcoal) send charcoal in a snow storm (provide timely help): 给老百姓~. give timely help to commoners '
fight a fire 30 救火 [-] jiùhuǒ (rescue-fire) fight a fire: 全力~ all-out firefighting effort || 现场~ fight a fire at its site '
fight a fire 31 消防 [-] xiāofáng (fight-prevent) fight a fire: ~车 fire engine || ~员 firefighter || ~队 fire department/brigade '
two segments with one cut (make a clean break) 49 一刀两断 [--兩斷] yīdāoliǎngduàn (one-cut-two-segment) two segments with one cut (make a clean break): 跟过去~ make a clean break with the past || 正式~ formally break off '
bright sun and gentle breeze 3 风和日丽 [風--麗] fēnghérìlì (wind-gentle-sun-fine) bright sun and gentle breeze: ~的天气 warm and sunny weather || 上午~ warm and sunny morning '
black clouds covering the sky 9 乌云密布 [烏雲--] wūyúnmìbù (black-cloud-dense-spread) black clouds covering the sky: 天空~. The sky was filled with dark clouds. '
deafening 2 震耳欲聋 [---聾] zhèn’ěr yùlóng (shock-ear-will-deaf) deafening: 响声~ deafening sound || ~的掌声 (zhǎngsheng) deafening applause '
radiate 9 辐射 [輻-] fúshè (spoke-shoot) radiate: 太阳~ solar radiation || 核~ nuclear radiation '
similar things come together 39 物以类聚 [--類-] wùyǐ lèi jù (thing-by-kind-gather) similar things come together: ~, 人以群分 similar people group together '
take preventive measures 5 防患于未然 [--於--] fánghuànwèirán (prevent-hazard-at-not-formed) take preventive measures: 平时要多洗手以~. One should regularly wash their hands as a preventive measure. '
cut the weeds and dig up the roots 4 斩草除根 [斬---] zhǎncǎo chúgēn (cut-grass-root out-root) cut the weeds and dig up the roots: 对待黑社会, 必须~. When dealing with the underworld (black market), one must cut the weeds and dig up the roots. '
kill all, wipe out 5 斩尽杀绝 [斬盡殺絕] zhǎnjìn shājué (decapitate-all-kill-extinct) kill all, wipe out: 尽管我们公司非常强大, 但是没有强大到能把所有的对 手~的程度, 所以还是要注意一下公众形象. Although our company is very powerful, it is not so powerful as to be able to wipe out all competitors, therefore we still need to pay some attention to our company’s public image. '
extinguish body internal fire/heat 18 消火 [-] xiāohuǒ (extinguish-inflammation) extinguish body internal fire/heat: 吃水果~. Eat fruit to extinguish internal heat. '
feel like old friends at the first meeting 20 一见如故 [-見--] yījiànrúgù (once-meet-like-old friend) feel like old friends at the first meeting: 两人~ two people who feel like old friends at the first meeting '
incompatible with 34 格格不入 [-] gégébúrù (hinder-reduplication-not-conform) incompatible with: 跟时代~ incompatible with the times '
be closely linked 44 息息相关 [---關] xīxīxiāngguān (breath-breath-mutual-involve) be closely linked: 个人与社会~ be closely linked to people and society || 彼此~ be closely linked to one another '
impair, jeopardize 16 妨害 [-] fánghài (hinder-harm) impair, jeopardize: ~消化impair digestion || ~公务 obstructing government administration || ~社会治安jeopardize public security '
bring calamity to the country and the people 25 祸国殃民 [禍國--] huòguó yāngmín (bring calamity to-country-bring disaster to-people) bring calamity to the country and the people: 新中 609 国成立后, 中国政府认为鸦片~, 所以要禁止鸦片. After its establishment, the new Chinese government thought that opium would bring calamity to the country and the people, therefore it was necessary to prohibit opium. '
reel right and left, lying on all sides 11 东倒西歪 [東---] dōngdǎoxīwāi (eastern-fall-western-slant) reel right and left, lying on all sides: 这个人喝醉了, 走路~. The drunkard staggered along the road || ~ 的房子 a tumbledown house '
twists and turns 20 迂回曲折 [-] yūhuíqǔzhé (roundabout-zigzag) twists and turns: ~的 道路 a winding road 619 '
uneven 9 高低不平 [-] gāodībúpíng (high-low-not-flat) uneven: ~的山路 uneven mountain roads '
in a soft voice 14 细声细气 [細聲細氣] xìshēngxìqì (gentle-sound-gentle-voice) in a soft voice: ~地回答 speak in a soft voice || 说话~ talk in a soft voice '
tens of thousands of 12 成千上万 [---萬] chéngqiānshàngwàn (become-1, 000-surpass-10, 000) tens of thousands of: ~的人 tens of thousands of people '
countless, innumerable 16 不计其数 [-計-數] bújìqíshù (unable-count-its-number) countless, innumerable: ~的牛羊 countless cattle and sheep || ~的死者 countless dead people '
a tiny bit 24 一丝一毫 [-絲--] yīsīyīháo (a-tiny bit-a-tiny bit) a tiny bit: 他没有~ 的怀疑. He had never any doubts. || ~的希望也没有. There is no hope at all. '
littleknown, rarely known 43 鲜为人知 [鮮爲--] xiǎnwéirénzhī (rarely-by-people-known) littleknown, rarely known: ~的景点 (jǐngdiǎn) a little-known scenery spot || ~的 产品 a rarely known product '
extensive/rich and profound 10 博大精深 [-] bódà jīngshēn (extensive-big-profound-deep) extensive/rich and profound: ~的思想 rich and profound thoughts '
gorgeous, splendid 23 富丽堂皇 [-麗--] fùlì tánghuáng (grand-splendid-magnificent) gorgeous, splendid: ~的大楼 a splendid building || 装饰得~ sumptuously decorated '
underdone, halfcooked 17 半生不熟 [-] bànshēngbúshú (half-raw-not-cooked) underdone, halfcooked: ~的牛排 a half-cooked steak || ~的朋友 friends who are not too familiar '
too weak to withstand a gust of wind, extremely delicate, fragile 13 弱不禁风 [---風] ruòbùjīnfēng (weak-unable-withstand-wind) too weak to withstand a gust of wind, extremely delicate, fragile: ~的身体 a vulnerable/fragile body '
annoying 25 烦人 [煩-] fánrén (annoy-people) annoying: ~的亲戚annoying relatives || ~的雨 annoying rain '
bothersome, disgusting, annoying, confounded, troublesome 26 讨厌 [討厭] tǎoyàn (incur-loathe) bothersome, disgusting, annoying, confounded, troublesome: ~的苍蝇 disgusting flies || ~的孩子 a bothersome child || ~的事儿 an annoying thing '
secondary, middle-rank 43 中级 [-級] zhōngjí (middle-class) secondary, middle-rank: ~学校 an intermediate school || ~干部 middle-rank cadres || ~人才 intermediate talents '
apply or copy mechanically 25 生搬硬套 [-] shēngbānyìngtào (raw-copy-stiff-apply) apply or copy mechanically: ~地学习 study with the method of copying mechanically 利弊 [-] lìbì (advantage-disadvantage) advantages and disadvantages: 各有~ there are both advantages and disadvantages || 比较~ be compared with the advantages and disadvantages || 权衡 (quánhéng) ~ weigh the advantages and disadvantages '
quote out of context 19 断章取义 [斷--義] duànzhāngqǔyì (break-text-get-meaning) quote out of context: 有的美国媒体会对某位政治家的演讲~, 然后批评他是种 族主义者. Some American media take a politician’s speech out of context and criticize him as a racist. '
look at the sky from the bottom of a well-have a very narrow view 20 坐井观天 [--觀-] zuòjǐng guāntiān (sit-well-watch-sky) look at the sky from the bottom of a well-have a very narrow view: 人们用~来比喻一 个人目光短浅. People use the word ‘sitting in the well to watch the sky’ to describe the ones who have a very narrow view. '
vivid and dramatic 7 有声有色 [-聲--] yǒushēngyǒusè (have-sound-have-color) vivid and dramatic: 说得~ speak dramatically || ~的故事vivid stories '
vivid, lifelike 8 活灵活现 [-靈-現] huólínghuóxiàn (alive-spirit-lively-appear) vivid, lifelike: 画得~ give a vivid drawing || 说得~ give a vivid description '
make many stupid mistakes, make oneself ridiculous 29 笑话百出 [-話--] xiàohuàbǎichū (joke-by hundred-appear) make many stupid mistakes, make oneself ridiculous: 外国人到了中国, 因为文化 的差异 (chāyì), 常常~. 当然, 中国人到了外国也是这样. Foreigners who come to China often make a lot of stupid mistakes because of cultural differences, and of course, the Chinese do the same things in the foreign countries. '
stereotyped, following the same pattern 42 千篇一律 [-] qiānpiān-yīlǜ (1, 000-article-same-tone) stereotyped, following the same pattern: ~的内容stereotyped contents ||一些人认为中 国《人民日报》上的文章几乎~. Some people think the articles on the People’s Daily in China are monotonous. '
as easy as lifting one’s finger-quite easy 25 举手之劳 [舉--勞] jǔshǒuzhīláo (raise-hand-’s-effort) as easy as lifting one’s finger-quite easy: 捡起地上的垃圾 (lājī) 只是~, 但是很多人不 愿意做. It is just a piece of cake to pick up litter on the ground, but a lot of people don’t want to do it. '
as easy as turning one’s hand over 27 易如反掌 [-] yìrúfǎnzhǎng (easy-as-turn-palm) as easy as turning one’s hand over: 做蛋糕对她来说~. It is very easy for her to make a cake. '
amiable and easy to approach 40 平易近人 [-] píngyì jìnrén (amiable-easy-approachable-people) amiable and easy to approach: ~的人a easy-going person || ~的态度kindly and approachable attitude || 虽然他地位很高, 但是~. Though he is a highranking official, he is so kind and approachable. '
a case involving human life is one of supreme importance 16 人命关天 [--關-] rénmìng guāntiān (man’s-life-relate-heaven) a case involving human life is one of supreme importance: 安乐死和流产都是~的问 题. Euthanasia and abortion are both involved in taking life of a human being. '
do something unnecessarily 5 多此一举 [---舉] duōcǐyījǔ (unnecessary-this-one-act) do something unnecessarily: 你这样做完全没必要, ~. It is absolutely unnecessary for you to do this. '
floods and fires know no mercy 23 水火无情 [--無-] shuǐhuǒ-wúqíng (flood-fire-no-mercy) floods and fires know no mercy: ~, 因此, 防火防水很重要. Floods and fires know no mercy, so it is very important to prevent them. '
Earth-shaking, world-shaking 24 翻天覆地 [-] fāntiān-fùdì (turn-heaven-cover-Earth) Earth-shaking, world-shaking: ~的变化an Earth-shaking change '
be puffed with ambitions 16 雄心勃勃 [-] xióngxīn-bóbó (ambitious-heart-exuberant-reduplication) be puffed with ambitions: 这位总统制定了~的经济发展计划. This president has set ambitious economic development plans. || 他~要发财 成名. He is filled with ambition to become rich and famous. '
go down with history, be crowned with eternal glory 4 名垂青史 [-] míngchuí-qīngshǐ (name-pass down-history) go down with history, be crowned with eternal glory: 乔治华盛顿在美国~. George Washington has earned his place in the American history books. || 很多政治 家想~. Most politicians want to go down in history as great statesmen. '
brilliant, glorious 15 光辉 [-輝] guānghuī (shining-light) brilliant, glorious: ~榜样 (bǎngyàng) shinging example || ~形象glorious image || 他在医学研究上取 得了~的成绩. He achieved brilliant results in medical research. 691 '
complete darkness, total absence of justice 8 暗无天日 [-無--] ànwútiānrì (dark-no-sky-sun) complete darkness, total absence of justice: ~的社会corrupt and unjust society || ~的生活the life on the dark '
set up on high not in touch with reality (idiom) 14 高高在上 [-] gāogāo zàishàng (high-reduplication-at-above) set up on high not in touch with reality (idiom): ~的样子 set up on high (manner) || ~的领 导 admin who is not in touch with reality || ~地看着大家 look down on others '
unknown to the public 44 默默无闻 [--無聞] mòmò wúwén (silent-reduplication-not-known) unknown to the public: ~的运动员 an unknown athlete || ~地过日子 move along without attracting the public eye '
loath to part from each other 18 难舍难分 [難捨難-] nánshě nánfēn (hard-abandon-hard-part) loath to part from each other: ~的关系 a relationship where people can’t bear to be apart || 跟家人~ loathe to be a part from each other '
mutually exclusive, antagonistic, be irreconcilable 30 势不两立 [勢-兩-] shìbùliǎnglì (situation-not-both-exist) mutually exclusive, antagonistic, be irreconcilable: ~的敌人 completely incompatible enemy || 和他们~ be irreconcilable with them '
sharp contrast, with black and white sharply contrasted 5 黑白分明 [-] hēibái fēnmíng (black-white-distinguished) sharp contrast, with black and white sharply contrasted: 斑马身上的条纹~. A zebra’s stripes are in clear contrast to one another. || ~的眼睛 a contrast in one’s eyes '
known to every household 8 家喻户晓 [--戶曉] jiāyù hùxiǎo (family-told-household-known) known to every household: ~的民间故事. This story is clear to every household. || 新婚姻法~ The new marriage law is clear to every household. '
kind, loving 5 慈 [-] cí (kindly love) kind, loving: ~母 loving mother || ~眉善目 have a kindly face || 父~子孝 benevolent father, filial son '
benevolent, merciful 8 仁慈 [-] réncí (benevolent-kind) benevolent, merciful: ~的上帝 benevolent god || ~的心 benevolent heart '
stop at nothing to do evil 31 无恶不作 [無惡--] wú’è bùzuò (no-evil-won’t-do) stop at nothing to do evil: ~的魔鬼. A demon will stop at nothing to do evil. '
two faced, three knives (double cross) 36 两面三刀 [兩---] liǎngmiàn sāndāo (two-face-three-knife) two faced, three knives (double cross): 对朋友不能~. Stop playing a double game with your friend. '
genuine, sincere 11 诚心诚意 [誠-誠-] chéngxīn chéngyì (honest-heart-honest-faith) genuine, sincere: ~地帮助别人 sincerely seek to help others || ~地相信 sincerely trust '
consistent in thought and action 14 表里如一 [-裏--] biǎolǐ rúyī (outside-inside-as-one) consistent in thought and action: ~, 言行一致 for words and actions to be consistent '
say yes and mean no 33 口是心非 [-] kǒushì xīnfēi (mouth-yes-heart-no) say yes and mean no: 政客们常常~. Politicians are often duplicity. '
see what is right and have the courage to do it 24 见义勇为 [見義-爲] jiànyì yǒngwéi (see-justice-brave-do) see what is right and have the courage to do it: ~抓小偷 see a thief and have the courage to catch them '
lacking courage and confidence 30 胆小怕事 [膽---] dǎnxiǎo pàshì (gut-small-afraid-trouble) lacking courage and confidence: 在工作中~ lack courage and confidence in work || 表现得~ show a lack of courage and confidence '
leisurely and carefree 14 自由自在 [-] zìyóu zìzài (free-unrestrained) leisurely and carefree: ~的生活 live in a leisurely and carefree manner || ~地呼吸 breath carefree || ~地生长 grow in a carefree manner '
not be the least bit negligent, be conscientious and meticulous 3 一丝不苟 [-絲--] yīsī bùgǒu (a-bit-not-neglect) not be the least bit negligent, be conscientious and meticulous: 对工作~. Be meticulous about your work. || ~的态度a meticulous attitude '
act with undue haste, be overhasty 19 操之过急 [--過-] cāozhī-guòjí (act-it-too-hastily) act with undue haste, be overhasty: 处理问题~ deal with problems in haste || 我们慢慢来, 不要~. Let’s take our time. Don’t be hasty. '
haste brings no success, more haste, less speed 20 欲速则不达 [--則-達] yù sù zé bú dá (want-haste-however-not able toaccomplish) haste brings no success, more haste, less speed: 减肥 要慢慢来, ~. Take your time to lose weight. More haste, less speed. '
sacrifice oneself for the sake of others 17 舍己为人 [捨-爲-] shějǐ wèirén (sacrifice-oneself-for-others) sacrifice oneself for the sake of others: ~的模范 (mófàn) an example of sacrificing for others || ~的精神 the spirit of sacrificing for others '
harm others for one’s personal gain 22 损人利己 [損---] sǔnrén lìjǐ (harm-others-benefit-self) harm others for one’s personal gain: ~的思想 the thought of harming others for one’s personal gain || 损人不利己 to harm others without benefiting oneself '
bent solely on profit 29 惟利是图 [---圖] wéilì shìtú (only-profit-does-seek) bent solely on profit: ~的商人 a business person concerned only about profit '
wasteful, extravagant 9 大手大脚 [-] dàshǒu dàjiǎo (lavish-hand-lavish-foot) wasteful, extravagant: 花钱~ spend lavishly '
red lanterns and green wine- feasting and revelry 10 灯红酒绿 [燈紅-綠] dēnghóng jiǔlǜ (lantern-red-wine-green) red lanterns and green wine- feasting and revelry: ~的城市 the city that has a great nightlife || ~的娱乐 (yúlè) 场所the bright lights '
competitive, like to contest 6 争强好胜 [爭--勝] zhēngqiáng hǎoshèng (compete-powerhouse-eager-to win) competitive, like to contest: ~的人 a competitive person with a strong desire to win || ~的性格 a competitive personality '
~地解决 (jiějué) 问 题solve a problem in a reasonable manner 16 通情达理 [--達-] tōngqíng dálǐ (unimpeded-sense-reachable-reason)
sentimental and susceptible, weak and emotional 27 多愁善感 [-] duōchóu shàn’gǎn (excessive-grieved-easy-sentimental) sentimental and susceptible, weak and emotional: ~的少女 a sentimental teenager '
like the new and tire of the old- fickle in love 29 喜新厌旧 [--厭舊] xǐxīn yànjiù (like-new-tired of-old) like the new and tire of the old- fickle in love: ~的人 a fickle person || ~的行为 fickle behavior || 他太太~ his wife is very fickle '
devoid of gratitude, ungrateful, bite the hand that feeds one 30 忘恩负义 [--負義] wàng’ēn fùyì (forget-favor-betray-morality) devoid of gratitude, ungrateful, bite the hand that feeds one: ~的小人 a petty and unthankful person '
suit one’s actions to changing conditions 14 随机应变 [隨機應變] suí jī yìng biàn (along-condition-respond-change) suit one’s actions to changing conditions: 善于~ be good at rising to the occasion || ~地提问ask questions according to changing conditions '
smooth and slick (in making social contacts) 11 八面玲珑 [---瓏] bāmiàn línglóng (8-direction-clever and nimble) smooth and slick (in making social contacts): 他为人~. He is smooth and tactful. '
show no understanding of the times, lack judgment 25 不识时务 [-識時務] búshí shíwù (not-comprehend-current-affair) show no understanding of the times, lack judgment: ~地提意见provide one’s opinions without understanding of the times '
clumsy birds have to start flying early-the slow need to start early (usu. said in selfdeprecation) 9 笨鸟先飞 [-鳥-飛] bènniǎo xiānfēi (clumsy-bird-first-fly) clumsy birds have to start flying early-the slow need to start early (usu. said in selfdeprecation): ~的办法 the way of clumsy birds || 他不聪明, 但是学习成绩 很好. 因为他知道~, 总是比别人花更多时间学习. He is not smart, but his grades are always good. Because he knows the slow need to start early and always spends more time studying than others. '
work hard regardless of criticism, willingly bear the burden of office, bear responsibility without grudge 11 任劳任怨 [-勞--] rènláo rènyuàn (bear-work-bear-complait) work hard regardless of criticism, willingly bear the burden of office, bear responsibility without grudge: ~地工作. Work hard without any complaint. || ~的人 a man who bears responsibility without grudge || 对工作~ has/have grievance for one’s work '
It all depends on human effort 12 事在人为 [---爲] shìzàirénwéi (thing-in-people-do) It all depends on human effort: ~, 努力做下去就会成功. Nothing is impossible, and it all depends on human effort. '
piggish, be gluttonsous and lazy 16 好吃懒做 [-喫懶-] hàochī lǎnzuò (like-eat-lazy-work) piggish, be gluttonsous and lazy: ~的人a gluttonous and lazy guy || ~的恶习a bad habit of being gluttonous and lazy || 他是个富二代, ~. He is an affluent second generation and likes to be piggish. '
with a tiger’s head and a snake’s tail- fine start and poor finish 20 虎头蛇尾 [-頭--] hǔtóu shéwěi (tiger-head-snake-tail) with a tiger’s head and a snake’s tail- fine start and poor finish: 这个故事~ The story begins dramatically, but the plot peters out before the end. || 她做事总是~. She always starts off with a bang but ends with a whimper. '
practice makes perfect 27 熟能生巧 [-] shúnéngshēngqiǎo (practice-can-make-skillfull) practice makes perfect: 学中文跟学钢琴 (gāngqín) 一样, 得多练习, ~. Learning Chinese is the same as learning piano. Practice makes perfect. '
mediocre, indifferent 17 平庸 [-] píngyōng (ordinary-mediocre) mediocre, indifferent: 才能~ be of limited ability || ~的外表mediocre appearance || ~的官员a mediocre official || ~的看法the common level of observation '
circumspect and far-seeing, experienced and astute, cunning and crafty 21 老谋深算 [-謀--] lǎomóu shēnsuàn (shrewd-plot-far-scheme) circumspect and far-seeing, experienced and astute, cunning and crafty: ~的政 客a canny politician || 他做事~, 很少失误. He is circumspect and farseeing and seldom fails. '
have little talent and less learning 27 才疏学浅 [--學淺] cáishū xuéqiǎn (talent-sparse-kowledge-shallow) have little talent and less learning: 本人~, 如有不当之处, 请各位 指正. I have little talent and less learning. If there is any mistake, please give me your valuable comments. '
have neither learning nor skill, ignorant and incompetent 29 不学无术 [-學無術] bùxué wúshù (not-study-no-skill) have neither learning nor skill, ignorant and incompetent: ~的人a person without learning, ignoramus '
safe and sound, to come out unscathed (e.g. from an accident or illness) 9 安然无恙 [--無-] ānrán wúyàng (safe-suffix-no-ailment) safe and sound, to come out unscathed (e.g. from an accident or illness): 他从楼梯 上滚下来却~. He rolled down from the upstairs but was safe || 她被人绑架 (bǎngjià) 了一个星期, 最后~地回来了. She was kidnapped for a week and then came back safe and sound. '
on the verge of death or crisis 26 危在旦夕 [-] wēizài dànxī (dangerous-at-morning-evening) on the verge of death or crisis: 生命~. Lives are on the verge of death or destruction. || 国家~ The state is on the verge of crisis. '
show the wolf into the house (idiom), to introduce a potential source of trouble 27 引狼入室 [-] yǐnlángrùshì (lead-wolf-enter-home) show the wolf into the house (idiom), to introduce a potential source of trouble: 这么做简 直就是~. Doing such a thing is almost like opening the door to a dangerous person. || 他聘请 (pìnqǐng) 了一位CEO, 结果~, 把公司搞垮了. He hired this CEO in which he opened the door to a dangerous person because the CEO took the company down eventually.'
booming, popular 1 火 [-] huǒ (fire) booming, popular: 这首歌很~. This song is really popular. || 卖得~ sth. sells very well || 生意~. Business is booming. '
the vast territory with a sparse population 24 地广人稀 [-廣--] dìguǎng rénxī (land-vast-people-sparse) the vast territory with a sparse population: 这个国家~. This vast country is sparsely populated. '
single-handed, all by oneself, alone 32 单枪匹马 [單槍-馬] dānqiāng pǐmǎ (single-spear-single-horse) single-handed, all by oneself, alone: 他偷渡 (tōudù) 到美国时只剩下二十美 元了, 后来~打天下, 现在拥有几百家餐饮连锁店 (liánsuǒdiàn). When he came to America, he had only $20 left. Later he worked very hard on his own business. Now he has a chain of several hundred restaurants. || ~往前冲play a lone hand '
~的事 儿matter of the utmost urgency || 现在都~的时候了, 你还开玩笑!It is time to burn the eyebrows, you’re still kidding me. 12 火烧眉毛 [-燒--] huǒshāo méimao (fire-burn-eyebrow the fire is singeing the eyebrows – a desperate sitution, at a crucial point: ~的事 儿matter of the utmost urgency || 现在都~的时候了, 你还开玩笑!It is time to burn the eyebrows, you’re still kidding me. '
extremely urgent, imminent 14 迫在眉睫 [-] pòzàiméijié (pressing-at-eyebrow-eyelash) extremely urgent, imminent: 时间~. We are pressed for time. || 工作~. The work is imminent. '
everything clear and in good order, neat and tidy 5 井然有序 [-] jǐngrán yǒuxù (orderly-suffix-have-order) everything clear and in good order, neat and tidy: ~地工作 orderly work || 安排得~ orderly arrangements '
everything clear and orderly, neat and tidy 6 井井有条 [---條] jǐngjǐng yǒutiáo (orderly-reduplication-have-order) everything clear and orderly, neat and tidy: 秩序~ in neat and tidy order || ~的房间 a neat and tidy room || 处理得~ managed carefully '| Goethebuch | Vietnamese |
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| 4 At school 04D 0064 ZH TH VI EN DE ES PT IT FR NL HR SR RU UK CS PL BS EL HI UR FA AR HE JA KO DA NO NN ID | 我学习英语。 ผม♂ / ดิฉัน♀ เรียนภาษาอังกฤษ Tôi học tiếng Anh. Ich lerne Englisch. I learn English. Io studio l’inglese. |