涨幅 漲幅 zhǎng fú n. extent of a rise (in prices etc) / amount of increase / growth (typically expressed as a percentage) syn 呼声 呼聲 hū shēng n. a shout / fig. opinion or demand, esp. expressed by a group syn 读后感 讀後感 dú hòu gǎn impression of a book / opinion expressed in a book review 词不达意 詞不達意 cí bù dá yì words do not convey the meaning / poorly expressed / senseless / inarticulate 三言两语 三言兩語 sān yán liǎng yǔ in a few words (idiom) / expressed succinctly 三言两句 三言兩句 sān yán liǎng jù in a few words (idiom) / expressed succinctly 文以载道 文以載道 wén yǐ zài dào words of truth / moral expressed in words / written article explaining a moral 意犹未尽 意猶未盡 yì yóu wèi jìn to wish to continue sth / to have not fully expressed oneself syn 八字方针 八字方針 bā zì fāng zhēn a policy expressed as an eight-character slogan / (esp.) the eight-character slogan for the economic policy proposed by Li Fuchun 李富春[Li3 Fu4chun1] in 1961: 調整、鞏固、充實、提高|调整、巩固、充实、提高 "adjust, consolidate, enrich and improve" 冰炭不言，冷热自明 冰炭不言，冷熱自明 bīng tàn bù yán , lěng rè zì míng ice or coals, whether hot or cold goes without saying (idiom) / fig. sincerity is not expressed in words 寄怀 寄懷 jì huái emotions expressed in writing 文责自负 文責自負 wén zé zì fù the author takes sole responsibility for the views expressed here (disclaimer) 公设比 公設比 gōng shè bǐ (Tw) shared-facilities ratio (expressed as a percentage of the total floor space of a building) 怎一个愁字了得 怎一個愁字了得 zěn yī gè chóu zì liǎo dé (last line of the poem 聲聲慢|声声慢[Sheng1 sheng1 Man4] by Song poet Li Qingzhao 李清照[Li3 Qing1 zhao4]) / how can it be expressed in one word, "sorrow"? / how can words express such sadness? 谠言直声 讜言直聲 dǎng yán zhí shēng (idiom) Fair, upright, outspoken words expressed with moral authority. 含着骨头露着肉 hán zhe gǔ tóu lù zhe ròu (idiom) To speak evasively and leave one's meaning only partly expressed. 口中蚤虱 kǒu zhōng zǎo shī (idiom) Describes an enemy that is extremely easy to eliminate, like a louse in one’s mouth. It is also expressed as “a louse in the mouth.” 乐而不淫 lè ér bù yín (idiom) To be joyful without excess. Describes emotions expressed with restraint. 溜之乎也 liū zhī hū yě (idiom) To slip away, expressed in a humorous or sarcastic way. syn 皮里春秋 pí lǐ chūn qiū (idiom) Refers to opinions or judgments kept inwardly and not expressed openly. 实获我心 shí huò wǒ xīn (idiom) Indicates that someone else has expressed exactly what one was thinking. 先得我心 xiān dé wǒ xīn (idiom) It means that someone else has expressed, before you did, what you had in mind or wanted to say. It is generally complimentary. 言语道断 言語道斷 yán yǔ dào duàn (idiom) Originally a Buddhist expression, it refers to a profound and subtle truth that cannot be expressed in words. 一人私言 yī rén sī yán (idiom) A personal opinion or view expressed privately rather than an idea generally accepted by others. 一索成男 yī suǒ chéng nán (idiom) In former usage, to have a son as one’s first child. It is also expressed as “to obtain a son at the first pregnancy.” 乐不可言 樂不可言 lè bù kě yán (idiom) Joy reaches such an extreme degree that it cannot be expressed in words. 乐极哀来 樂極哀來 lè jí āi lái (idiom) When joy reaches its peak, sorrow follows. Also expressed as “extreme joy turns into grief.” 乐而不荒 樂而不荒 lè ér bù huāng (idiom) Describes emotions expressed with restraint and moderation. It is equivalent to “to enjoy oneself without excess.” 八万四千 bā wàn sì qiān (idiom) Originally, this number expressed abundance in Buddhism / it later came to mean an extremely large quantity. 切近的当 qiē jìn de dāng (idiom) 1. To be precise, appropriate, and well expressed. 2. To describe words that are plain and concrete rather than profound. 勿剪之欢 wù jiǎn zhī huān (idiom) Originally, it referred to the people’s reverence for Zhao Gong’s virtue, expressed by urging one another not to cut down the trees beneath which he had rested. 匠心独妙 jiàng xīn dú miào (idiom) Describes an ingenious and original artistic conception. It is also expressed by “匠心独出” and “匠心独运.” 区区此心 區區此心 qū qū cǐ xīn (idiom) A humble and modest thought or intention, often expressed self-effacingly / also a modest sentiment or wish. 千夫所言如一喙 qiān fū suǒ yán rú yī huì (idiom) Describes a view expressed unanimously by many people, or an excessive uniformity in literary forms and writing. 千棰打锣，一棰定声 qiān chuí dǎ luó，yī chuí dìng shēng (idiom) Describes a decisive opinion that settles the matter after many conflicting views have been expressed. 同声一辞 tóng shēng yī cí (idiom) Everyone gives the same account / all expressed opinions are identical. 同心共胆 tóng xīn gòng dǎn (idiom) To share the same intentions and determination. It is also expressed as “同心合胆”. 含意未申 hán yì wèi shēn (idiom) The thoughts one holds in one’s heart have not yet had time to be expressed. 哀乐中节 哀樂中節 āi lè zhōng jié (idiom) Grief and joy should both remain moderate / feelings should not be expressed excessively. 喑呜叱咤 yīn wū chì zhà (idiom) To shout angrily and berate someone in a threatening voice. The expression conveys forcefully expressed anger. 嘴上春风 zuǐ shàng chūn fēng (idiom) Refers to concern or comfort expressed only in words, or to speaking well of someone as a favor. 多言或中 duō yán huò zhōng (idiom) When a matter is discussed from many angles, some of the opinions expressed may prove correct. 天视自我民视，天听自我民听 tiān shì zì wǒ mín shì，tiān tīng zì wǒ mín tīng (idiom) Ancient thinkers believed that Heaven had a will and the ability to perceive, expressed through the people's own perceptions. 字挟风霜 字挾風霜 zì xié fēng shuāng (idiom) Describes writing whose praise and condemnation are sharply defined and rigorously expressed. 官官相卫 官官相衛 guān guān xiāng wèi (idiom) It refers to officials covering up for and protecting one another. It is also expressed by 官官相护. 平易易知 píng yì yì zhī (idiom) It describes writing that is expressed in simple, easy-to-understand language. 开疆拓境 開疆拓境 kāi jiāng tuò jìng (idiom) To expand a country’s borders and territory. It is also expressed by 开疆拓土. 异军特起 異軍特起 yì jūn tè qǐ (idiom) To form a separate army and establish an independent banner / figuratively, for a new force to emerge suddenly. Also expressed as 异军突起. 怀质抱真 huái zhì bào zhēn (idiom) To possess a pure, noble, simple, and unadorned character and moral nature. Also expressed as 怀真抱素. 情长纸短 qíng cháng zhǐ duǎn (idiom) A short sheet of paper cannot contain deep and lasting feelings. It describes affection that cannot be fully expressed in a brief letter. 意出言外 yì chū yán wài (idiom) The meaning or implication is expressed through the language or wording. 意出象外 yì chū xiàng wài (idiom) The true meaning of a statement is not expressed openly but becomes clear through careful reflection. 意前笔后 yì qián bǐ hòu (idiom) To form an idea fully before writing, so that the intended artistic conception can be properly expressed. 意在笔外 意在筆外 yì zài bǐ wài (idiom) The meaning or significance is expressed beyond the written words or brushwork. 感戴莫名 gǎn dài mò míng (idiom) To feel such profound gratitude that it cannot be expressed in words. 戴鸡佩豚 dài jī pèi tún (idiom) To wear a rooster-shaped cap and wild-boar ornaments. Since these animals were considered combative, the attire expressed a taste for bravery and fighting. 拘儒之论 拘儒之論 jū rú zhī lùn (idiom) Refers to mediocre, dull, and uninteresting opinions expressed by a narrow-minded scholar. 拳拳之忱 quán quán zhī chén (idiom) Sincere and heartfelt affection, expressed with warmth and earnestness. 晬面盎背 zuì miàn àng bèi (idiom) Describes virtue expressed outwardly through a warm, gentle appearance and an honest, generous manner. It refers to the bearing of a virtuous person. 有理不在声高 有理不在聲高 yǒu lǐ bù zài shēng gāo (idiom) When you are in the right, there is no need to shout. The strength of an argument does not depend on how loudly it is expressed. 椎天抢地 椎天搶地 chuí tiān qiǎng dì (idiom) Describes extreme grief or anguish expressed through desperate gestures and cries. 橡皮钉子 橡皮釘子 xiàng pí dìng zǐ (idiom) A figurative “soft nail”: a rebuke or refusal expressed indirectly and tactfully. 歌吟笑呼 gē yín xiào hū (idiom) To sing loudly or softly, laugh wildly, and cheer enthusiastically. It describes exuberant feelings expressed after drinking. 汪洋大肆 wāng yáng dà sì (idiom) Describes writing, speech, or calligraphy that is expansive, vigorous, and freely expressed. It is synonymous with “汪洋自肆”. 汪洋自肆 wāng yáng zì sì (idiom) Describes a person of imposing generosity, or a work, especially a literary one, that is grand in scope, profound, and freely expressed. 河斜月落 hé xié yuè luò (idiom) Indicates that the night is drawing to an end. It is also expressed as 河倾月落. 泥中隐刺 泥中隱刺 ní zhōng yǐn cì (idiom) Describes speech that contains a sarcastic or mocking undertone. The cutting intention may be expressed indirectly. 洞如观火 洞如觀火 dòng rú guān huǒ (idiom) To see or understand matters with complete clarity, as if watching a fire. It is also expressed as 洞若观火. 洞悉底蕴 dòng xī dǐ yùn (idiom) To understand thoroughly and precisely the details and inner realities of something. It is also expressed as 洞见底蕴. 深切着明 shēn qiē zhe míng (idiom) Profound and clearly expressed. 深切著白 shēn qiè zhù bái (idiom) Profound and clearly expressed. The expression is synonymous with “profound and clearly evident.” 牛之一毛 niú zhī yī máo (idiom) Something insignificant or negligible / also expressed by “one hair among nine oxen.” 犬马之齿 犬馬之齒 quǎn mǎ zhī chǐ (idiom) One’s own age, expressed modestly. It is used when referring to the speaker’s age. 玄妙莫测 xuán miào mò cè (idiom) It means that something is so wonderful and mysterious that its workings or intentions cannot be fathomed. It can also be expressed as “endlessly mysterious.” 玉殒香消 玉殞香消 yù yǔn xiāng xiāo (idiom) The death of a beautiful woman, expressed in poetic and euphemistic language. It portrays her death as the falling of jade and the fading of a flower. 睚眦之恨 yá zì zhī hèn (idiom) A grievance as slight as the resentment expressed by a furious glare. By extension, it means a very minor grudge. 研精殚力 研精殫力 yán jīng dān lì (idiom) To study with complete concentration and think with all one’s strength. It is also expressed by 研精竭虑. 研精究微 yán jīng jiū wēi (idiom) To investigate the profound and subtle aspects of a principle or issue. It is also expressed by 研精阐微. 研精苦思 yán jīng kǔ sī (idiom) To study carefully and think deeply. It is also expressed by 研精覃思. 箕山之志 jī shān zhī zhì (idiom) Used approvingly of someone who refuses to serve as an official in a troubled age. It is also expressed by 箕山之节. 缘文生义 緣文生義 yuán wén shēng yì (idiom) To interpret a text solely from the literal meaning of its words, forcing an interpretation instead of seeking its actual meaning. It is also expressed as 望文生义. 翩翩自乐 翩翩自樂 piān piān zì lè (idiom) Describes a state of cheerful self-satisfaction, expressed through a light and carefree manner. 脸红耳赤 臉紅耳赤 liǎn hóng ěr chì (idiom) To have a flushed face and red ears because of strong emotion or embarrassment. It can also be expressed as “to have a flushed face and hot ears.” 至敬无文 至敬無文 zhì jìng wú é (idiom) True respect does not need to be expressed through conventional polite forms or outward embellishment. 苦不可言 kǔ bù kě yán (idiom) Describes pain or hardship so extreme that it can no longer be expressed in words. 誓无二心 誓無二心 shì wú èr xīn (idiom) Describes a firm and single-minded resolve, without any intention of changing sides. It is also expressed as 誓无二志. 负薪之议 負薪之議 fù xīn zhī yì (idiom) Words or opinions expressed by people of humble social standing. 贵不可言 貴不可言 guì bù kě yán (idiom) To be so exceptionally noble and distinguished that it cannot be expressed in words. 超超玄箸 chāo chāo xuán zhù (idiom) Describes speech or writing whose ideas are lofty and subtle while being expressed with clarity and precision. 蹇人上天 jiǎn rén shàng tiān (idiom) A metaphor for something impossible to accomplish. It is also expressed as “a lame man ascending to Heaven.” 辞严意正 cí yán yì zhèng (idiom) The wording is stern and the principles expressed are upright and principled. It is synonymous with “stern words and righteous principles.” 迁延日月 遷延日月 qiān yán rì yuè (idiom) To delay and let time pass. It is also expressed as “迁延岁月.” 迁延羁留 qiān yán jī liú (idiom) To delay and remain stuck or held back. It is also expressed as “迁延稽留.” 迁延顾望 qiān yán gù wàng (idiom) To hesitate and delay taking action. It is also expressed as “迁延观望.” 迁莺出谷 qiān yīng chū gǔ (idiom) To metaphorically describe a person’s rise in status or position. It is also expressed as “迁乔出谷.” 过桥拆桥 過橋拆橋 guò qiáo chāi qiáo (idiom) To cast aside someone who helped you as soon as your goal has been achieved. It is also expressed as 过河拆桥. 通都巨邑 tōng dōu jù yì (idiom) A major metropolis or large city with extensive transport links. It is also expressed as 通都大邑. 遁俗无闷 dùn sú wú mèn (idiom) To escape worldly concerns and remain free of distress. It is also expressed by 遁世无闷. 铿锵有力 鏗鏘有力 kēng qiāng yǒu lì (idiom) Describes a loud, clear, and energetic voice or sound. It can also refer to speech or writing expressed with force. 