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Chinese Idioms & Proverbs (成语)
Learn common Chinese four-character idioms (chengyu) and their meanings
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Card 1
What does 一举两得 (yī jǔ liǎng dé) mean?
Kill two birds with one stone / achieve two things at once. Literally: "one action, two gains"
Card 2
What does 画蛇添足 (huà shé tiān zú) mean?
Ruin something by adding unnecessary details. Literally: "draw a snake and add feet"
Card 3
What does 井底之蛙 (jǐng dǐ zhī wā) mean?
A person with a limited perspective. Literally: "frog at the bottom of a well"
Card 4
What does 半途而废 (bàn tú ér fèi) mean?
Give up halfway / abandon something before completion. Literally: "abandon on the halfway"
Card 5
What does 守株待兔 (shǒu zhū dài tù) mean?
Wait for lucky breaks instead of working hard. Literally: "guard the tree stump waiting for rabbits"
Card 6
What does 对牛弹琴 (duì niú tán qín) mean?
Card 7
What does 三心二意 (sān xīn èr yì) mean?