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成语

chéng yǔ
HSK 5

English Meaning

Chinese set expression, typically of 4 characters, often alluding to a story or historical quotation; idiom; proverb; saying; adage

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城主 成语不是这么用的
HSK 6 00:01
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💡 INTENT:

“You completely butchered that idiom.”

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不是

“Wait.”

“My Lord. This isn't how the idioms are supposed to be used.”

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还有 您是城主 这些事折理应您亲自批

“Also, you are the mayor. These memorials should be reviewed by you personally.”

《云秀行》 · historical_and_court
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好像是说来自一个成语 叫破茧成蝶
HSK 6 00:03
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好有意思的名字 有什么寓意吗

“What an interesting name. Any special meaning?”

“I heard it comes from an idiom. Breaking the cocoon into a butterfly.”

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开心就来玩嘛

“Come have fun.”

《夜色正浓》 · daily_life
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有句成语怎么讲来着 就是叫自作孽
HSK 6 00:03
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💡 INTENT:

“You completely brought this disaster upon yourselves and deserve everything happening to you.”

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该的你们 走

“- You deserved it. - Let's go.”

“How does that idiom go? - It's called, "You reap..." - What you sow.”

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必自毙 对 必必必

“- It's called, "You reap..." - What you sow. Yes, reap what you sow.”

《小城大事》 · crisis_and_conflict
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