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Chinese Pinyin Translation
苦尽甘来 苦盡甘來 kǔ jìn gān lái bitterness finishes, sweetness begins (idiom) / the hard times are over, the good times just beginning syn
开课 開課 kāi kè school begins / give a course / teach a subject syn
中伏 zhōng fú the second of the three annual periods of hot weather (三伏[san1 fu2]), which begins in late July and lasts either 10 or 20 days, depending on the Chinese calendar in that year syn
一元复始 一元復始 yī yuán fù shǐ a new year begins (idiom)
日中则昃，月满则亏 日中則昃，月滿則虧 rì zhōng zé zè，yuè mǎn zé kuī (idiom) The sun begins to decline after reaching noon, and the full moon begins to wane.
初伏 chū fú the first of the three annual periods of hot weather (三伏[san1 fu2]), which typically begins in mid-July and lasts 10 days
头伏 頭伏 tóu fú the first of the three annual periods of hot weather (三伏[san1 fu2]), which typically begins in mid-July and lasts 10 days / see 初伏[chu1 fu2]
行开始 行開始 line begins
减贫始于儿童 減貧始於兒童 Poverty Reduction Begins with Children
千里之行，始于足下 千里之行，始於足下 qiān lǐ zhī xíng , shǐ yú zú xià lit. a thousand mile journey begins with the first step / fig. big accomplishments come from an accumulation of little achievements made one by one
鲲鹏展翅 鯤鵬展翅 kūn péng zhǎn chì lit. the giant Peng bird spreads its wings and begins to fly / displaying awesome power and momentum at the outset / to have the world at one's feet
蠹啄剖梁柱 dù zhuó pōu liáng zhù (idiom) To prevent an accident or disaster immediately when it first begins.
静极思动 靜極思動 jìng jí sī dòng (idiom) When life has become extremely quiet and uneventful, one begins to long for change. It can also refer to a transition from a state of stillness to movement.
枯树生花 kū shù shēng huā (idiom) A withered tree begins to blossom again. It describes finding a new way forward or renewed vitality after reaching a desperate situation.
密锣紧鼓 mì luó jǐn gǔ (idiom) Originally, it refers to the rapid sound of gongs and drums before a theatrical performance begins. syn
日中则昃 日中則昃 rì zhōng zé zè (idiom) When the sun reaches noon, it begins to decline westward. Figuratively, anything that reaches its peak will eventually turn in the opposite direction.
涉笔成趣 涉筆成趣 shè bǐ chéng qù (idiom) Describes the ability to produce something interesting and engaging as soon as one begins to write or draw.
手到病除 shǒu dào bìng chú (idiom) The illness disappears as soon as treatment begins. syn
萧墙祸起 xiāo qiáng huò qǐ (idiom) Trouble begins within the household. Figuratively, it refers to disorder or conflict arising from within an organization or community.
絮果兰因 xù guǒ lán yīn (idiom) The expression contrasts an initially happy union with a final separation. It describes a marriage that begins well but ends in divorce or estrangement.
一场欢喜忽悲辛 yī chǎng guān xǐ hū bēi xīn (idiom) A situation that begins joyfully suddenly turns into a painful event. The expression highlights the instability and unpredictability of life’s joys and sorrows.
一波才动万波随 yī bō cái dòng wàn bō suí (idiom) As soon as one wave begins to move, ten thousand waves follow. It describes the continuing development and changes that follow the beginning of an event.
一阳来复 yī yáng lái fù (idiom) According to ancient thought, at the winter solstice yin reaches its limit and yang begins to grow again.
临食废箸 lín shí fèi zhù (idiom) To throw down one’s chopsticks just as a meal begins. It describes a state of agitation or anxiety that makes it impossible to eat calmly.
久而不闻其香 久而不聞其香 jiǔ ér bù wén qí xiāng (idiom) After staying in a given environment for a long time, one no longer notices its distinctive qualities, and everything begins to seem ordinary.
先号后笑 xiān hào hòu xiào (idiom) It describes a situation that begins badly but ends well. It can also describe a work whose ending is more impressive than its opening.
先笑后号 xiān xiào hòu hào (idiom) Describes a fate that begins favorably but later turns disastrous.
千里始足下 qiān lǐ shǐ zú xià (idiom) A journey of a thousand li begins with a first step. The expression means that success is achieved gradually by accumulating small steps.
否极阳回 pǐ jí yáng huí (idiom) Equivalent to “misfortune passes and good fortune returns.” Once bad luck reaches its end, a favorable period begins.
嚣风遂行 囂風遂行 xiāo fēng suì xíng (idiom) A noisy, disorderly, and unstable atmosphere gradually begins to prevail.
日中则昃，月盈则食 日中則昃，月盈則食 rì zhōng zé zè，yuè yíng zé shí (idiom) When something reaches its peak, it begins to decline or turn toward its opposite.
日中将昃 日中將昃 rì zhōng jiāng zè (idiom) Describes something that, after reaching its peak, is about to decline. It is equivalent to “when the sun reaches its zenith, it begins to wane.”
时来运旋 shí lái yùn xuán (idiom) An initially unfavorable situation improves when an opportunity arises / one's luck begins to turn.
月满则亏 月滿則虧 yuè mǎn zé kuī (idiom) Once the moon is full, it begins to wane. Figuratively, something that reaches its peak then starts to decline.
有作其芒 yǒu zuò qí máng (idiom) The blade of the Ganjiang sword, sharpened on a whetstone, begins to shine. Describes a person or thing suddenly displaying its abilities and brilliance.
枯树开花 kū shù kāi huā (idiom) A tree that has already withered begins to flower again. Metaphorically, it refers to a return to life in a desperate situation or to a miracle.
破涕成笑 pò tì chéng xiào (idiom) To turn from sorrow to joy, especially when someone stops crying and begins to smile.
脱口成章 脫口成章 tuō kǒu chéng zhāng (idiom) To produce well-formed prose as soon as one begins to speak or write. By extension, it describes remarkable literary fluency.
虎头鼠尾 虎頭鼠尾 hǔ tóu shǔ wěi (idiom) To have a tiger's head and a mouse's tail. It describes an undertaking that begins with great momentum but quickly loses steam and ends without completion.
衅发萧墙 xìn fā xiāo qiáng (idiom) A dispute or calamity begins within. It is used especially of internal disorder or civil conflict whose consequences spread outward.
触手生春 chù shǒu shēng chūn (idiom) To turn everything into spring as soon as one begins, filling it with vitality. Describes remarkably skillful and almost miraculous technique.
转喉触讳 轉喉觸諱 zhuǎn hóu chù huì (idiom) To violate a taboo as soon as one begins speaking or writing.
防祸于未然 fáng huò yú wèi rán (idiom) To prevent a disaster before it begins or becomes apparent.
鸿飞霜降 鴻飛霜降 hóng fēi shuāng jiàng (idiom) Wild geese migrate in late autumn, when frost begins to appear.
The four tones The four tones of Mandarin Pitch over time: tone 1 high and level (red), tone 2 rising (orange), tone 3 falling then rising (green), tone 4 falling (blue). tone 1 tone 2 tone 3 tone 4 Time Pitch

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