成语例子
chéng yǔ lì zǐ
Idioms examples · trad. 成語例子
成语例子 (chéngyǔ lìzi) refers to specific instances of Chinese idioms. 成语 (chéngyǔ) are a unique type of idiomatic expression, typically four characters long, often rooted in classical literature or historical events, and are essential to understanding Chinese culture and language.
When to use it
Neutral. When discussing idioms, you might hear 成语故事 (chéngyǔ gùshi), "idiom stories," which explain their origins. If you want to ask for examples, you can say 举个成语的例子 (jǔ ge chéngyǔ de lìzi), "give an example of an idiom."
How to pronounce it
Sounds like "chung-YOO LEE-dzuh." 成 (chéng) is a high flat tone, 语 (yǔ) is a rising tone. 例 (lì) is a falling tone, 子 (zi) is a light, neutral tone.
Other ways to say it
- 成语chéng yǔidiom
- 俗语sú yǔcommon saying / proverb
- 谚语yàn yǔproverb / maxim
Examples
老师，你能给我几个成语例子吗？
lǎo shī ， nǐ néng gěi wǒ jǐ gè chéng yǔ lì zǐ ma ？
Teacher, can you give me a few examples of idioms?
这个成语例子非常形象。
zhè ge chéng yǔ lì zǐ fēi cháng xíng xiàng 。
This idiom example is very vivid.
学习成语例子有助于我们更好地理解中国文化。
xué xí chéng yǔ lì zǐ yǒu zhù yú wǒ men gèng hǎo dì lǐ jiě zhōng guó wén huà 。
Learning idiom examples helps us better understand Chinese culture.
Pro tip: While 成语 are typically four characters, not all four-character phrases are 成语. 成语 have a fixed structure and often a story behind them, carrying a specific meaning that isn't always obvious from the individual characters.
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