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Idiom Dictionary

Look up Chinese idioms and play idiom chain.

Chinese Idiom Dictionary

一心一意
Focus wholeheartedly on doing something
一鸣惊人
To amaze the world with a single feat
一帆风顺
Smooth sailing, without obstacles
一举两得
Kill two birds with one stone
二话不说
Without hesitation, no questions asked
三心二意
Indecisive, half-hearted
四面楚歌
Surrounded by enemies, isolated and helpless
五彩缤纷
Colorful and gorgeous
六神无主
Flustered and at a loss
七上八下
Feeling anxious and uneasy
八面玲珑
Smooth and sophisticated in dealing with people
九牛一毛
A drop in the ocean
十全十美
Perfect in every way, flawless
百折不挠
Indomitable spirit, never giving up
千载难逢
A rare opportunity
万象更新
Everything takes on a new look
画龙点睛
Add the finishing touch
守株待兔
Wait idly for opportunities
亡羊补牢
Better late than never
掩耳盗铃
Self-deception

Description

Chinese Idiom Quiz tests your knowledge of traditional Chinese four-character idioms (chengyu) with meanings, origins, and usage.

Use Cases

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Education: Learn Chinese idioms for language exams

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Culture: Understand Chinese cultural expressions

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Writing: Use idioms correctly in compositions

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Games: Challenge friends with idiom trivia

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Self-study: Expand Chinese vocabulary

Instructions

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Start the idiom quiz

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Read the idiom and guess its meaning

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Check your answer and learn the origin

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Track your score and progress

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Review missed idioms for study

Notes

  • Chengyu are typically four characters
  • Many originate from ancient Chinese literature
  • Understanding context is key to correct usage
  • Common idioms appear in daily conversation

FAQ

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How many idioms are in the quiz?

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The quiz contains hundreds of common Chinese idioms, with new questions added regularly.

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Can I practice specific categories?

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The quiz covers various categories. A category filter may be added in the future.