Chinese Words - Page 4

In recent years, the Chinese internet has created many lively and fun new words. These words reflect today’s social attitudes and cultural trends. Here are some popular and representative new slang terms—explained simply, with their meanings, usage, and example sentences in Chinese.

Chinese idioms are often perceived as cultural and elegant, but some are surprisingly relatable and may not even seem like idioms at all! Take, for example, "makes one spit out food" and "pharmacy flying dragon" - these are indeed authentic idioms with intriguing stories and meanings behind them. Let's delve into the meanings of these "unconventional idioms" to uncover their hidden charm!

Have you ever heard of Chinese idioms? They are like treasures filled with wisdom and interesting stories. Many idioms use animals to vividly express their meanings, making them both image-rich and profound. Here are ten commonly used four-character idioms with animal names:

Chinese language is truly fascinating with sentences that sound like tongue twisters, yet also make your brain twist and turn! The repetition of a single word can completely change the meaning. Don't believe it? Take a look.

Have you noticed how in the Chinese language, many characters like to "play dual roles"? The same character, with a simple switch in context, changes both its pronunciation and even its meaning entirely! For example, the "膀(bǎng)" in "肩膀(jiān bǎng)" and the "膀(páng)" in "膀胱(páng guāng)" may look identical, but sneakily take on different identities in terms of pronunciation.