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Chinese Pinyin Translation
按照字面 àn zhào zì miàn literally
Chinese Pinyin Translation
的 de part. of / ~'s (possessive particle) / (used after an attribute when it modifies a noun) / (used at the end of a declarative sentence for emphasis) / (used after a noun, verb or adjective to form a nominal expression, as in 皮革的[pi2ge2 de5] "one made of leather" or 跑堂兒的|跑堂儿的[pao3tang2r5de5] "a waiter (literally, one who runs back and forth in a restaurant)" or 新的[xin1 de5] "new one") / also pr. [di4] or [di5] in poetry and songs syn
扼腕 è wàn to wring one's hands (literally wring one's wrists) syn
走钢丝 走鋼絲 zǒu gāng sī to walk a tightrope (literally or figuratively)
阿堵物 ē dǔ wù (literary) (euphemism) money (literally, "this thing")
干你娘 幹你娘 gàn nǐ niáng (Tw) (vulgar) fuck you! (literally, "fuck your mother")
鱼香 魚香 yú xiāng yuxiang, a seasoning of Chinese cuisine that typically contains garlic, scallions, ginger, sugar, salt, chili peppers etc (Although "yuxiang" literally means "fish fragrance", it contains no seafood.)
谪仙 謫仙 zhé xiān a genius (literally, an immortal who has been banished from heaven to live on earth), an epithet for exceptional individuals such as the Tang poet Li Bai 李白[Li3 Bai2] / (fig.) banished official
宫车晏驾 宮車晏駕 gōng chē yàn jià (idiom) Literally, the imperial carriage departs late / it was an old euphemism for the death of an emperor.
路柳墙花 lù liǔ qiáng huā (idiom) Literally, a willow by the road and a flower by a wall. It refers to a sexually promiscuous woman and may also mean a prostitute.
苗而不秀 miáo ér bù xiù (idiom) Literally, it describes a crop that sprouts but does not produce an ear.
盘马弯弓 盤馬彎弓 pán mǎ wān gōng (idiom) Literally, it describes a rider circling his horse and drawing his bow to shoot.
千钧重负 qiān jūn zhòng fù (idiom) It refers to a very heavy burden, literally or figuratively. It can also denote a particularly weighty responsibility. syn
十羊九牧 shí yáng jiǔ mù (idiom) It literally describes ten sheep being tended by nine shepherds.
一扫无遗 一掃無遺 yī sǎo wú yí (idiom) To remove or wipe out completely in one sweep. It can be used literally or figuratively.
三江五湖 sān jiāng wǔ hú (idiom) Literally, it refers to the three rivers of the southeast and the lakes around the Taihu region. More broadly, it denotes rivers and lakes in general.
不祧之宗 bù tiāo zhī zōng (idiom) Literally, an ancestor whose tablet is not moved to a lesser ancestral temple. Figuratively, it refers to a respected founder of an enterprise or tradition.
两面光 liǎng miàn guāng (idiom) Literally, to have both sides smooth. Figuratively, to avoid offending either side and to remain on good terms with everyone. syn
击中要害 擊中要害 jī zhòng yào hài (idiom) To strike a vital spot, literally or figuratively. It can also mean to hit the crucial point of an issue. syn
劈荆斩棘 劈荊斬棘 pī jīng zhǎn jí (idiom) Literally, to cut through thorny bushes. Figuratively, to overcome difficulties and remove obstacles standing in the way.
卧以治之 wò yǐ zhì zhī (idiom) Literally, to govern while lying down. It praises an administration so peaceful and affairs so simple that they can be handled with seemingly little effort.
咸酸苦辣 xián suān kǔ là (idiom) Literally, the four flavors of salty, sour, bitter, and spicy.
土八路 tǔ bā lù (idiom) Literally referring to the Eighth Route Army, the term denotes an irregular force and, by extension, a rustic or unsophisticated person.
天空海阔 tiān kōng hǎi kuò (idiom) ① It refers to the vastness of the sky and the earth. ② It commonly describes something broad, spacious, or grand, literally or figuratively.
完体将军 完體將軍 wán tǐ jiāng jūn (idiom) Literally, a general whose body remains intact / it describes someone capable only of preserving himself.
心腹之害 xīn fù zhī hài (idiom) Literally, a fatal disease affecting the vital organs. Figuratively, a serious hidden danger within an organization or system.
心腹之病 xīn fù zhī bìng (idiom) Literally, a fatal disease of the internal organs. Figuratively, a serious hidden threat or deep-seated problem / synonymous with “心腹之疾”.
恰中要害 qià zhòng yào hài (idiom) To strike exactly at a vital point, literally, or to identify the crux of an issue figuratively.
接木移花 jiē mù yí huā (idiom) Literally, to graft a branch or bud onto another plant. Figuratively, to secretly replace people or things in order to deceive others.
文武两全 文武兩全 wén wǔ liǎng quán (idiom) Literally, both literary and martial abilities are fully developed. It describes someone outstanding in both intellectual and military skills.
断线鹞子 duàn xiàn yào zǐ (idiom) Literally a hawk-shaped kite with its string cut / it describes something or someone that will not return.
断送老头皮 斷送老頭皮 duàn sòng lǎo tóu pí (idiom) Literally, to have lost an old man's life / by extension, to be tied down by official or legal affairs and unable to live freely.
枝大于本 zhī dà yù běn (idiom) Literally, the branches are larger than the trunk. Figuratively, it describes a situation in which the power of subordinates exceeds that of the ruler.
滓秽太清 滓穢太清 zǐ huì tài qīng (idiom) To pollute the sky literally / figuratively, to sully what is pure or innocent.
瘠牛羸豚 jí niú léi tún (idiom) Literally referring to underfed livestock, it metaphorically denotes a weak or small nation or state.
皇天无老眼 皇天無老眼 huáng tiān wú lǎo yǎn (idiom) Literally, Heaven has no eyes. In former times, it was commonly used to express indignation at the injustices of the world.
移商换羽 移商換羽 yí shāng huàn yǔ (idiom) To change one’s method or manner / literally, to change musical modes. It can also refer to echoing other people’s opinions.
花萼相辉 huā è xiāng huī (idiom) Literally, the flower and its calyx enhance each other’s brilliance. Figuratively, it describes affection between brothers and deep fraternal bonds.
萧敷艾荣 蕭敷艾榮 xiāo fū ài róng (idiom) Literally, luxuriantly flowering weeds. Figuratively, it describes mediocre or morally inferior people who temporarily gain power or success.
遮风挡雨 zhē fēng dǎng yǔ (idiom) To provide protection, literally or figuratively. syn
鸡肠鼠腹 jī cháng shǔ fù (idiom) Literally, a chicken’s intestines and a mouse’s belly. Describes a narrow-minded, petty person.
黑漆一团 hēi qī yī tuán (idiom) Literally, it refers to a blob of ink. It also describes complete darkness, a total lack of light, or having no understanding of a person or matter.
鼓吻奋爪 gǔ wěn fèn zhǎo (idiom) Literally, to bare one’s teeth and brandish one’s claws. It describes a ferocious, frightening animal or, figuratively, someone aggressive and unrestrained.
齑身粉骨 齏身粉骨 jī shēn fěn gǔ (idiom) Equivalent to “粉身碎骨”: to have one’s body crushed and bones pulverized. It can refer literally or figuratively to total self-sacrifice.
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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