下不来 下不來 xià bù lái awkward / embarrassed / cannot be accomplished syn 风流 風流 fēng liú adj. distinguished and accomplished / outstanding / talented in letters and unconventional in lifestyle / romantic / dissolute / loose syn 大功告成 dà gōng gào chéng successfully accomplished (project or goal) / to be highly successful syn 少年老成 shào nián lǎo chéng accomplished though young / lacking youthful vigor syn 百事无成 百事無成 bǎi shì wú chéng to have accomplished nothing (idiom) 大限到来 大限到來 dà xiàn dào lái to die / one's allocated lifespan is accomplished 百尺竿头，更尽一步 百尺竿頭，更盡一步 bǎi chǐ gān tóu , gèng jìn yī bù lit. hundred foot pole, progress still further (idiom) / fig. much accomplished, still some work to do / to continue to further successes / not to rest on one's laurels 才媛 cái yuàn (literary) talented and accomplished woman 歌后 gē hòu diva / famous or accomplished female singer 成事不说 chéng shì bù shuō (idiom) Originally, it meant that once something had been accomplished, it should not be explained further. 咄嗟便办 咄嗟便辦 duō jiē biàn bàn (idiom) To be accomplished immediately. 堕甑不顾 墮甑不顧 duò zèng bù gù (idiom) Not to regret an accomplished fact or dwell on something irreparable. 功成名遂 gōng chéng míng suì (idiom) One’s achievements have been accomplished and one has gained fame. syn 顾曲周郎 gù qǔ zhōu láng (idiom) Originally referred to Zhou Yu as a highly accomplished connoisseur of music. More broadly, it denotes someone knowledgeable about music or opera. 嫉闲妒能 jí xián dù néng (idiom) To resent and envy people whose virtue or abilities are greater than one’s own. It describes hostility toward capable or accomplished people. 美人迟暮 美人遲暮 měi rén chí mù (idiom) Originally, the expression meant that even a capable and accomplished person eventually grows old. 人死留名 rén sǐ liú míng (idiom) A person who has accomplished meritorious deeds may leave their name to posterity after death. 如振落叶 rú zhèn luò yè (idiom) Describes something accomplished with extreme ease. 山中宰相 shān zhōng zǎi xiàng (idiom) A highly respected or accomplished person of great virtue who lives in seclusion. 生公说法 shēng gōng shuō fǎ (idiom) When an accomplished master explains a matter in person, the principles can be made clear and the audience persuaded. 无盐不解淡 無鹽不解淡 wú yán bù jiě dàn (idiom) A task cannot be accomplished without investing the necessary resources, especially money. 向若而叹 xiàng ruò ér tàn (idiom) To bow before someone more accomplished and acknowledge with admiration that one falls short. 折槁振落 zhé gǎo zhèn luò (idiom) To break a withered branch and shake down dead leaves. It describes something accomplished with ease and little effort. 铮铮佼佼 錚錚佼佼 zhēng zhēng jiǎo jiǎo (idiom) To stand out from the rest and be exceptionally talented or accomplished. 政以贿成 zhèng yǐ huì chéng (idiom) It describes a corrupt political system and a dark officialdom in which nothing can be accomplished without paying bribes. 不露斤斧 bù lù jīn fǔ (idiom) To show no trace of cutting or shaping. Describes workmanship that is refined, natural-looking, and highly accomplished. 与草木俱腐 yǔ cǎo mù jù fǔ (idiom) To die without having accomplished anything and then remain entirely unknown. 乃文乃武 nǎi wén nǎi wǔ (idiom) To possess both cultural refinement and military achievements. It describes a person accomplished in both civil and military matters. 乃武乃文 nǎi wǔ nǎi wén (idiom) To possess both martial ability and civil virtue. It describes someone accomplished in both action and scholarship. 仙风道气 xiān fēng dào qì (idiom) Describes an exceptional bearing, presence, and spirit, suggestive of an immortal or an accomplished Daoist. 先忧事者后乐，先傲事者后忧 xiān yōu shì zhě hòu lè,xiān ào shì zhě hòu yōu (idiom) Those who worry about their undertaking first may later enjoy its success / those who become arrogant before it is accomplished will later suffer because of it. 兼资文武 jiān zī wén wǔ (idiom) To possess both literary talent and military ability / to be accomplished in both fields. 写经换鹅 xiě jīng huàn é (idiom) To exchange a transcription of scriptures for geese. Describes someone whose calligraphy is exceptionally accomplished. 出入将相 chū rù jiāng xiāng (idiom) To have held high military and civil offices in succession. It describes someone accomplished in both military and civil affairs. 出文入武 chū wén rù wǔ (idiom) To possess both literary and military abilities / to be accomplished in both fields. 功成事立 gōng chéng shì lì (idiom) To have one’s work accomplished and one’s undertaking established. It may also suggest that achievement and recognition have been attained. 千金之裘，非一狐之腋 qiān jīn zhī qiú，fēi yī hú zhī yè (idiom) A major undertaking cannot be accomplished by one person alone / small contributions must be accumulated and everyone’s strength brought together. 取法乎上 qǔ fǎ hū shàng (idiom) To take highly accomplished knowledge or skills as one’s model. 大功毕成 大功畢成 dà gōng bì chéng (idiom) A major project or important task has been officially completed. It is equivalent to “the work is accomplished.” 大匠运斤 大匠運斤 dà jiàng yùn jīn (idiom) Describes someone with outstanding technical skill or remarkably accomplished writing. 天下无难事 天下無難事 tiān xià wú nán shì (idiom) Anything can be accomplished as long as one is determined to do it. It is used to encourage perseverance. 如汤化雪 如湯化雪 rú tāng huà xuě (idiom) Describes something accomplished or resolved with extreme ease. 妙在心手 miào zài xīn shǒu (idiom) Skill lies in the harmony of the mind and the hand. It describes someone highly accomplished in calligraphy whose execution comes naturally. 妙绝一时 miào jué yī shí (idiom) So excellent that it surpasses the work of one’s contemporaries. It describes an exceptionally accomplished work or achievement. 屠龙之伎 屠龍之伎 tú lóng zhī jì (idiom) A highly accomplished skill that nevertheless has little or no practical use. 忌前之癖 jì qián zhī pǐ (idiom) To have the fault of resenting or envying people who are more talented or accomplished than oneself. 情文并茂 qíng wén bìng mào (idiom) Describes writing that is rich in thought and feeling while also being elegant and accomplished in style. 手到拿来 shǒu dào ná lái (idiom) To capture the person who must be apprehended without difficulty. More broadly, it means that something can be accomplished very easily. 抚髀长叹 fǔ bì cháng tàn (idiom) To rub one’s thigh and heave a long sigh / to lament having remained inactive for too long and accomplished nothing. 披文握武 pī wén wò wǔ (idiom) To possess both literary ability and military skill. It describes someone accomplished in both civil and martial affairs. 拼得工夫深，铁杵磨成针 pīn dé gōng fū shēn，tiě chǔ mó chéng zhēn (idiom) With enough perseverance and effort, even an apparently impossible task can be accomplished. It encourages people to work hard and persist until they succeed. 摧朽拉枯 cuī xiǔ lā kū (idiom) To break withered and rotten vegetation, describing something accomplished with ease. It also metaphorically refers to the power to overthrow corrupt forces. 摧枯振朽 cuī kū zhèn xiǔ (idiom) Describes something accomplished with extreme ease, as if knocking down dried wood or shaking rotten wood. 文才武略 wén cái wǔ lüè (idiom) Describes someone who possesses both literary talent and military ability, and is therefore accomplished in both civil and martial pursuits. 文搜丁甲 wén sōu dīng jiǎ (idiom) Describes writing so remarkable that it seems to move divine beings. It suggests an exceptionally accomplished work. 文武兼全 wén wǔ jiān quán (idiom) To possess both literary talent and martial ability / to be accomplished in both civil and military skills. 文武兼备 wén wǔ jiān bèi (idiom) To possess both literary and military abilities and to be accomplished in both areas. 文武兼济 文武兼濟 wén wǔ jiān jì (idiom) To possess both literary and military abilities / to be accomplished in both intellectual and martial pursuits. 文武兼资 wén wǔ jiān zī (idiom) To possess both literary talent and martial ability / to be accomplished in both civil and military pursuits. 文武皇皇 wén wǔ huáng huáng (idiom) Describes a person or group accomplished in both literary and military affairs and exceptionally distinguished. 文经武纬 文經武緯 wén jīng wǔ wěi (idiom) To govern a state through both civil and military means. It describes someone accomplished in both fields. 无面馎饦 wú miàn bó tuō (idiom) A task cannot be accomplished without the necessary conditions. The expression stresses that an undertaking is impossible when its essential means are lacking. 明珠生蚌 míng zhū shēng bèng (idiom) A bright pearl is born from an old clam. It describes an outstanding son born to an accomplished father. 易于拾遗 yì yú shí yí (idiom) To be as easy as picking up something left behind. It describes a task that can be accomplished with extreme ease. 易同反掌 yì tóng fǎn zhǎng (idiom) Describes something that can be accomplished very easily, without much effort. It is equivalent to “as easy as turning over one’s hand.” 智名勇功 zhì míng yǒng gōng (idiom) To possess strategy, courage, and ability / it describes someone accomplished in both civil and military qualities. 曲尽其态 qū jìn qí tài (idiom) To convey an attitude or appearance fully, with subtlety and indirection. It describes highly accomplished expressive technique. 有钱使得鬼推磨 有錢使得鬼推磨 yǒu qián shǐ dé guǐ tuī mò (idiom) A popular saying: with money, seemingly anything can be accomplished / money is presented as all-powerful. 李广不侯 lǐ guǎng bù hòu (idiom) To lament that a highly accomplished person receives no title or reward because of adverse fortune. It highlights the gap between merit and success. 橐驼之技 tuó tuó zhī jì (idiom) Refers to highly accomplished cultivation and planting techniques. 沃雪注萤 wò xuě zhù yíng (idiom) Describes something that can be accomplished with great ease. 沾丐后人 zhān gài hòu rén (idiom) To confer benefits on future generations through what one has produced or accomplished. 烹犬藏弓 pēng quǎn cáng gōng (idiom) Like cooking the hound and putting away the bow: to discard, or even kill, those who rendered service once the task has been accomplished. 烹龙砲凤 pēng lóng pào fèng (idiom) 1. To prepare rare and precious delicacies, or to describe sumptuous and expensive dishes. 2. Also refers to highly accomplished artistic skill. 玉树芝兰 玉樹芝蘭 yù shù zhī lán (idiom) Refers to promising, accomplished, and distinguished children or descendants. It is complimentary. 知其不可为而为之 zhī qí bù kě wéi ér wéi zhī (idiom) To know that something cannot be accomplished and yet attempt it anyway. It may express determined resolve or stubborn obstinacy. 磨杵作针 mó chǔ zuò zhēn (idiom) Shows that with perseverance and sustained effort, even a very difficult task can be accomplished. 立地生根 lì dì shēng gēn (idiom) A metaphor for someone who is overly impatient and wants something to be accomplished immediately. 笔老墨秀 筆老墨秀 bǐ lǎo mò xiù (idiom) Describes writing that is mature and accomplished, with a clear and graceful ink style. It refers to a person's literary handwriting or prose. 筑室谋道 zhù shì móu dào (idiom) To undertake something without one’s own judgment or plan, constantly seeking and following different people’s advice until nothing is accomplished. 翘足可待 翹足可待 qiào zú kě dài (idiom) It will be achieved in the time it takes to lift one’s foot. It describes something that can be accomplished very soon. 能文善武 néng wén shàn wǔ (idiom) Describes someone accomplished in both literary and military pursuits. 自高其功 zì gāo qí gōng (idiom) To consider oneself highly accomplished and attach excessive importance to one’s achievements. The expression describes vanity and arrogance. 落纸云烟 luò zhǐ yún yān (idiom) Describes calligraphy or literary writing whose strokes or style, once set down on paper, are vivid, varied, and highly accomplished. 蛛游蜩化 zhū yóu tiáo huà (idiom) It describes such accomplished mastery of a skill that it seems to develop naturally, without conscious effort. 败笔成丘 bài bǐ chéng qiū (idiom) Describes exceptionally accomplished calligraphy or a very large body of writing. 郢人斤斫 yǐng rén jīn zhuó (idiom) Describes a technique mastered to a highly accomplished and exceptional level. It is synonymous with “Ying craftsman wielding the axe.” 郢人斫垩 yǐng rén zhuó è (idiom) A metaphor for a mature technique and highly accomplished skill. 郢匠挥斤 郢匠揮斤 yǐng jiàng huī jīn (idiom) Describes a technique that is thoroughly mastered and exceptionally accomplished. 非钱不行 非錢不行 fēi qián bù xíng (idiom) Nothing can be accomplished without money. In the past, the expression denounced corrupt officials’ extortion, which made bribery necessary to get things done. 黄冠草履 huáng guàn cǎo lǚ (idiom) Refers to coarse clothing and, by extension, ordinary people. It can sometimes refer to an accomplished person living away from public life. 