生成 shēng chéng v. to generate / to produce / to form / to be formed / to come into being / to be born with / to be blessed with syn 国土资源部 國土資源部 guó tǔ zī yuán bù Ministry of Land and Resources (MLR), formed in 1998 取景框 qǔ jǐng kuàng rectangular frame used to view a scene (made out of cardboard etc, or formed by the thumbs and forefingers) / viewfinder / viewing frame 发改委 發改委 fā gǎi wěi PRC National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), formed in 2003 / abbr. for 國家發展和改革委員會|国家发展和改革委员会, PRC National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), formed in 2003 分组 分組 fēn zǔ to divide into groups / group (formed from a larger group) / subgroup / (computer networking) packet 成型 chéng xíng v. to become shaped / to become formed 宝钢 寶鋼 bǎo gāng Baosteel, Chinese steel maker formed in a 1998 merger, then merged to form Baowu 寶武鋼鐵|宝武钢铁[Bao3 wu3 Gang1 tie3] in 2016 大脚 大腳 dà jiǎo naturally-formed feet (as opposed to bound feet 小腳|小脚[xiao3 jiao3]) / long kick (soccer) / Bigfoot (mythological animal) 鸿沟 鴻溝 hóng gōu (fig.) gulf / chasm / wide gap / (originally) the Hong Canal in Henan, which in ancient times formed the border between enemies Chu 楚[Chu3] and Han 漢|汉[Han4] syn 冰霜 bīng shuāng (literary) ice formed in freezing weather as frost or icicles etc (often used as a metaphor for moral uprightness, strictness, sternness or aloofness) 水到渠成 shuǐ dào qú chéng lit. where water flows, a canal is formed (idiom) / fig. when conditions are right, success will follow naturally syn 湘军 湘軍 xiāng jūn Hunan army, irregular force formed in 1850s to fight the Taiping heavenly kingdom rebellion 饭团 飯糰 fàn tuán rice ball (steamed rice formed into a ball and stuffed with various fillings) / onigiri (Japanese-style rice ball) syn 粉饼 粉餅 fěn bǐng pressed cosmetic powder (formed into a cake) / compact powder 绿营 綠營 lǜ yíng Green Standard Army, standing infantry during Qing dynasty, originally formed from Ming and other Chinese army units 团练 團練 tuán liàn local militia formed to suppress peasant rebellion (old) 青年会 青年會 qīng nián huì YMCA (international Christian youth movement, formed in 1844) 成体 成體 chéng tǐ adult / fully formed / developed 西魏 xī wèi Western Wei of the Northern dynasties (535-557), formed from the break-up of Wei of the Northern Dynasties 北魏 晶格 jīng gé crystal lattice (the regular 3-dimensional pattern formed by atoms in a crystal) 东魏 東魏 dōng wèi Eastern Wei of the Northern dynasties (534-550), formed from the break-up of Wei of the Northern Dynasties 北魏 尜 gá toy formed of a spindle with two sharp ends 绿旗兵 綠旗兵 lǜ qí bīng Green Standard Army, standing infantry during Qing dynasty, originally formed from Ming and other Chinese army units / same as 綠營|绿营[lu:4 ying2], Green standard army, standing infantry during Qing dynasty, originally formed from Ming and other Chinese army units 国家发展和改革委员会 國家發展和改革委員會 guó jiā fā zhǎn hé gǎi gé wěi yuán huì PRC National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), formed in 2003 胡温新政 胡溫新政 hú wēn xīn zhèng Hu-Wen New Administration (formed in 2003), ostensibly reform-oriented leadership of Hu Jintao 胡錦濤|胡锦涛[Hu2 Jin3 tao1] and Wen Jiabao 溫家寶|温家宝[Wen1 Jia1 bao3] 合体字 合體字 hé tǐ zì a Chinese character formed by combining existing elements - i.e. a combined ideogram 會意|会意 or radical plus phonetic 形聲|形声 八字眉 bā zì méi sloping eyebrows, formed like character for "eight" 哈里发帝国 哈里發帝國 hā lǐ fā dì guó Caliphate (Islamic empire formed after the death of the Prophet Muhammad 穆罕默德[Mu4han3mo4de2] in 632) 尜尜 gá ga toy formed of a spindle with two sharp ends / brochette (such as corncob) 汀线 汀線 tīng xiàn lines formed by waves on a beach 湘勇 xiāng yǒng Hunan army, irregular force formed in 1850s to fight the Taiping heavenly kingdom rebellion 绿营兵 綠營兵 lǜ yíng bīng Green standard army, standing infantry during Qing dynasty, originally formed from Ming and other Chinese army units 雅丹地貌 yǎ dān dì mào Yardang landform (formed by wind erosion) 水幕 shuǐ mù water screen (screen formed of sprayed water droplets, used for displaying projected images, for temperature control, or for air purification) 建制警察支助股 jiàn zhì jǐng chá zhī zhù gǔ Formed Police Support Unit 建制警察部队 建制警察部隊 jiàn zhì jǐng chá bù duì formed police unit 建制警察单位 建制警察單位 formed police unit 妇女建制警察部队 婦女建制警察部隊 fù rǔ jiàn zhì jǐng chá bù duì Female Formed Police Unit 珠茶 zhū chá gunpowder tea, Chinese green tea whose leaves are each formed into a small pellet 中国左翼作家联盟 中國左翼作家聯盟 zhōng guó zuǒ yì zuò jiā lián méng the League of the Left-Wing Writers, an organization of writers formed in China in 1930 左联 左聯 zuǒ lián the League of the Left-Wing Writers, an organization of writers formed in China in 1930 / abbr. for 中國左翼作家聯盟|中国左翼作家联盟[Zhong1 guo2 Zuo3 yi4 Zuo4 jia1 Lian2 meng2] 路氹 lù dàng Cotai, portmanteau term referring to the islands of 路環|路环[Lu4 huan2] (Coloane) and 氹仔[Dang4 zai3] (Taipa) in Macau / the strip of reclaimed land between Coloane and Taipa / the island formed by Coloane, Taipa and the reclaimed land between them 树挂 樹掛 shù guà ice (rime) formed on a tree 手刀 shǒu dāo hand formed into a flat shape, as for a karate chop 校闹 校鬧 xiào nào disruptive activities targeted at a school by an aggrieved party (neologism formed by analogy with 醫鬧|医闹[yi1nao4]) 洗稿 xǐ gǎo to modify a text so it can be plagiarized without detection (neologism c. 2014, formed by analogy with 洗錢|洗钱[xi3 qian2], to launder money) 人梯 rén tī human ladder (formed to help sb climb a wall etc) / (fig.) person who sacrifices himself for others' success 总卵黄管 總卵黃管 zǒng - luǎn huáng guǎn (flatworm anatomy) common vitelline duct, formed by the union of vitelline ducts and entering the ootype 乘车戴笠 chéng chē dài lì (idiom) Not allowing wealth or status to change a friendship formed in humble or poor circumstances. 戴笠乘车 dài lì chéng chē (idiom) Not allowing wealth or social position to change a friendship formed in poverty and equality. 恨相知晚 hèn xiāng zhī wǎn (idiom) To regret having formed a friendship so late. It describes people who have just met but already feel a deep bond. 结发夫妻 jié fà fū qī (idiom) Refers to spouses who married when young, especially the couple formed by a first marriage. It means one’s original spouse. 少成若性 shào chéng ruò xìng (idiom) A habit formed in early childhood eventually seems natural, as though it were inborn. 十字街头 十字街頭 shí zì jiē tóu (idiom) A busy street formed by intersecting roads. By extension, it refers to the human world and real society. syn 桃李不言，下自成蹊 táo lǐ bù yán xià zì chéng xī (idiom) Originally, peach and plum trees do not call people, but their flowers and fruit draw passers-by beneath them until a path is formed. 文从字顺 wén cóng zì shùn (idiom) Describes a text whose sentences flow smoothly and whose wording is appropriate. It suggests clear and well-formed writing. syn 先入之见 先入之見 xiān rù zhī jiàn (idiom) An opinion or prejudice formed or accepted before a matter has been investigated and examined. It refers to a preconceived notion. 形具神生 xíng jù shén shēng (idiom) Once the human body is formed, the spirit arises along with it. The expression presents the development of the mind as connected with the existence of the body. 乌集之交 烏集之交 wū jí zhī jiāo (idiom) Refers to a relationship formed for mutual gain rather than based on sincerity. 习若自然 習若自然 xí ruò zì rán (idiom) Once a habit is formed, it comes to seem natural. 今雨新知 jīn yǔ xīn zhī (idiom) A friend recently met or a friendship formed recently. 凤友鸾交 鳳友鸞交 fèng yǒu luán jiāo (idiom) Metaphorically refers to a married couple formed by two people in love. It can also describe romantic harmony between a man and a woman. 势力之交 勢力之交 shì lì zhī jiāo (idiom) Refers to relationships formed for power or material gain, and to friends who seek the favor of the powerful. 化民成俗 huà mín chéng sú (idiom) To educate and influence the people so that good and civilized customs and habits are formed. 天授地设 天授地設 tiān shòu dì shè (idiom) Indicates that something was formed naturally. 天生天化 tiān shēng tiān huà (idiom) Refers to something that is naturally formed or innate. It describes a quality or characteristic present from birth. 天造草昧 tiān zào cǎo mèi (idiom) ① It refers to the beginning of Heaven and Earth, when all things were first formed amid chaos and darkness. ② It refers to an initial, formative period. 心存目识 心存目識 xīn cún mù zhì (idiom) To have formed a deep impression of something and retain a clear memory of it. 忘年之契 wàng nián zhī qì (idiom) A friendship formed without regard to differences in age or status. It describes friends who treat one another as equals despite an age gap. 恨相见晚 恨相見晚 hèn xiāng jiàn wǎn (idiom) To regret having formed a friendship so late. Describes people who have just met but already feel a deep connection. 意到笔随 意到筆隨 yì dào bǐ suí (idiom) When a poetic or artistic idea is fully formed, it can immediately be brought to the page or canvas. The expression describes fluent and rapid execution. 戴笠故交 dài lì gù jiāo (idiom) Refers to a friendship formed in poverty and humble circumstances. 扣盘扪烛 kòu pán mén zhú (idiom) Describes a one-sided understanding formed without direct experience, which cannot lead to genuine knowledge. 日角珠庭 rì jiǎo zhū tíng (idiom) To describe someone with a broad forehead and a full, well-formed upper brow, indicating unusual and distinguished features. 桑中之喜 sāng zhōng zhī xǐ (idiom) Refers to a relationship or union between a man and a woman formed outside accepted ritual or marital norms. 犁生骍角 犁生騂角 lí shēng xīng jiǎo (idiom) Originally, it refers to a pure-red calf with well-formed horns born from a variegated ox. 犁生髐角 lí shēng yuè jiǎo (idiom) It refers to a calf born from a variegated cow that has a pure-red coat and well-formed horns. 秦晋之匹 qín jìn zhī pī (idiom) Qin and Jin repeatedly formed marriage alliances in ancient times. By extension, it refers to a marriage alliance between two families. 秦晋之缘 秦晉之緣 qín jìn zhī yuán (idiom) During the Spring and Autumn period, Qin and Jin formed marriage alliances over several generations. 秦欢晋爱 qín huān jìn ài (idiom) Qin and Jin formed marriage alliances over several generations. By extension, it refers to a marriage alliance between two families. 秦约晋盟 秦約晉盟 qín yuē jìn méng (idiom) During the Spring and Autumn period, the rulers of Qin and Jin formed marriage alliances over successive generations. 积习相沿 積習相沿 jī xí xiāng yán (idiom) A habit formed over a long period is passed down and perpetuated. 积重不返 積重不返 jī zhòng bù fǎn (idiom) Describes a way of thinking, a style, or a habit formed over a long period and therefore very difficult to change. It is equivalent to “积重难返”. 积重难反 積重難反 jī zhòng nán fǎn (idiom) A way of thinking, style, or habit formed over a long period is difficult to change. The expression emphasizes the force of deeply entrenched habits. 胸中丘壑 xiōng zhōng qiū hè (idiom) To have a profound and well-formed conception of a work, especially in painting or writing. 胸无成竹 xiōng wú chéng zhú (idiom) Describes someone who has not yet formed a complete plan or strategy. 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. 花影缤纷 huā yǐng yīng fēn (idiom) It describes a brilliant, multicolored scene formed by the light of flowers and the shadows of the moon. 赦事诛意 赦事誅意 shè shì zhū yì (idiom) To pardon someone who has committed the actual offense but punish someone who merely formed a wrongful intention without acting on it. 阅人成世 yuè rén chéng shì (idiom) Society is formed by the gathering of all human beings. The expression stresses that the human world consists of successive generations of individuals. 