"effectively" Chinese-English Dictionary

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Chinese Pinyin Part of speech Translation Actions
他山之石可以攻玉 tā shān zhī shí kě yǐ gōng yù lit. the other mountain's stone can polish jade (idiom) / to improve oneself by accepting criticism from outside / to borrow talent from abroad to develop the nation effectively
嘴替 zuǐ tì (slang) sb who effectively articulates others' thoughts or feelings on their behalf
八面张罗 bā miàn zhāng luo (idiom) To handle all aspects of a situation effectively and maintain good relations with everyone.
济世安人 濟世安人 jì shì ān rén (idiom) To save society and ensure the people’s stability. The expression refers to governing effectively and restoring peace.
嚼墨喷纸 jué mò pēn zhǐ (idiom) Originally a legendary expression, it later came to describe someone capable of writing effectively and with talent.
胜任愉快 勝任愉快 shèng rèn yú kuài (idiom) To have the ability to undertake a task or job and complete it effectively.
左辅右弼 左輔右弼 zuǒ fǔ yòu bì (idiom) People who support and assist someone on both sides. It also refers to effectively backing a person or a leader.
人无刚骨,安身不牢 人無剛骨,安身不牢 rén wú gāng gǔ,ān shēn bù láo (idiom) Without a firm will and strong character, it is difficult to establish oneself and act effectively in life.
以迂为直 yǐ yū wéi zhí (idiom) To use an indirect or apparently longer route in order to achieve a direct objective more effectively.
倾柯卫足 傾柯衛足 qīng kē wèi zú (idiom) To know how to protect oneself effectively and safeguard one’s own interests.
利口辩给 利口辯給 lì kǒu biàn jǐ (idiom) To be articulate and skilled at argument. It describes someone who can defend ideas effectively through speech.
却步图前 què bù tú qián (idiom) To step back temporarily in order to move forward more effectively later.
名存实废 míng cún shí fèi (idiom) An institution or rule still exists in name but has effectively been abolished or is no longer functioning.
呼应不灵 hū yìng bù líng (idiom) It refers to messages failing to pass properly or to a chain of command that is not functioning effectively.
善文能武 shàn wén néng wǔ (idiom) To possess both literary talent and martial ability. Today it often describes someone who can write well and also perform effectively in practical work.
射人先射马 shè rén xiān shè mǎ (idiom) To act effectively, one must target the crucial point or the main cause of a problem.
尺蠖之屈 chǐ huò zhī qū (idiom) A temporary retreat undertaken in order to advance more effectively later. It describes the strategy of yielding ground to move forward.
山高皇帝远 山高皇帝遠 shān gāo huáng dì yuǎn (idiom) Means that the law and central authority cannot effectively reach a remote place, allowing people to act without supervision.
布衣之雄 bù yī zhī xióng (idiom) A mediocre leader from among the common people, able to gather followers but unable to use them effectively.
应接不遑 應接不遑 yìng jiē bù huáng (idiom) It originally described a profusion of scenery that one had no time to admire. It now mainly refers to too many people or matters to deal with effectively.
徒法不行 tú fǎ bù xíng (idiom) Good laws alone cannot be effectively implemented. They must be put into practice by capable people.
指南打北 zhǐ nán dǎ běi (idiom) To attack in different directions in succession, leaving the opponent unable to defend effectively.
教导有方 jiào dǎo yǒu fāng (idiom) To educate and guide someone skillfully and effectively.
文通武达 文通武達 wén tōng wǔ dá (idiom) It means that advancement can be achieved through either learning or military ability: anyone who serves the state effectively can prosper.
治阿之宰 zhì ē zhī zǎi (idiom) Originally, the governor of Dong’e / by extension, a capable official who governs his jurisdiction effectively.
盐梅舟楫 yán méi zhōu jí (idiom) A metaphor for a talented minister who effectively assists a ruler or leader.
腹心股肱 fù xīn gǔ gōng (idiom) Refers to close confidants and highly capable aides who can effectively assist a ruler or leader.
自投虎口 zì tóu hǔ kǒu (idiom) To enter a highly dangerous place or situation voluntarily, effectively courting death.
言听事行 yán tīng shì xíng (idiom) What a person says is heeded and their decisions are carried out. It describes a situation in which someone's authority or proposals are effectively followed.
训练有方 訓練有方 xùn liàn yǒu fāng (idiom) To have been trained methodically and effectively. It also describes troops with excellent training and discipline.
软弱无能 ruǎn ruò wú néng (idiom) Describes someone or something weak and unable to act effectively.
马疲人倦 mǎ pí rén juàn (idiom) Describes people and horses as exhausted and unable to continue their efforts effectively.
高居深拱 gāo jū shēn gǒng (idiom) To occupy the imperial throne and govern without direct intervention, allowing the administration to function effectively.
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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