成语

chéngyǔ

idiom

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Dictionary entry

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

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See it in sentences

他学了很多成语。

Tā xué le hěn duō chéngyǔ.

English

He learned many idioms.

这个成语很有意思。

Zhège chéngyǔ hěn yǒu yìsi.

English

This idiom is interesting.

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