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  敢做敢当 (gǎn zuò gǎn dāng) 16.10.2026 3мин

  📖 Today's 成语: 敢做敢当 (gǎn zuò gǎn dāng) Meaning: To have the courage to act and take responsibility for one's deeds Summary: The idiom 敢做敢当 (gǎn zuò gǎn dāng) describes a person who is not only proactive but also willing to stand by their decisions, even when things go wrong. It emphasizes a sense of accountability where one does not shift blame to others, making it a highly respected trait in both personal and professional contexts. Read the full transcript with multilingual translations, m...
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  煞有介事 (shà yǒu jiè shì) 15.10.2026 3мин

  📖 Today's 成语: 煞有介事 (shà yǒu jiè shì) Meaning: To act as if it were true (making a big fuss) Summary: The idiom 煞有介事 (shà yǒu jiè shì) describes someone putting on an air of great importance or sincerity over something that does not warrant it. It implies a sense of "putting on an act" or being overly dramatic. While usually used to criticize pretentiousness or deceit, it can also describe children playing "grown-up" with adorable seriousness. Read the full transcript with multilingual tran...
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  喜怒哀乐 (xǐ nù āi lè) 14.10.2026 2мин

  📖 Today's 成语: 喜怒哀乐 (xǐ nù āi lè) Meaning: Joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness (The full range of human emotions) Summary: 喜怒哀乐 (xǐ nù āi lè) encompasses the fundamental emotions that define the human experience. It is used to describe the complexity of life's ups and downs or the visible expression of one's feelings. It often appears in contexts like 'sharing one's 喜怒哀乐 (xǐ nù āi lè)' or 'concealing one's 喜怒哀乐 (xǐ nù āi lè).' Read the full transcript with multilingual translations, meaning/u...
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  四面八方 (sì miàn bā fāng) 13.10.2026 2мин

  📖 Today's 成语: 四面八方 (sì miàn bā fāng) Meaning: Four sides and eight directions (All directions / From all sides) Summary: 四面八方 (sì miàn bā fāng) is a ubiquitous idiom used to describe 'everywhere' or 'all directions.' Whether it is people flocking from various regions, sound echoing from every corner, or being surrounded by enemies, this phrase emphasizes a 360-degree perspective. While neutral, its meaning shifts based on context—from 'widespread support' to 'inescapable encirclement.' Rea...
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  久别重逢 (jiǔ bié chóng féng) 12.10.2026 2мин

  📖 Today's 成语: 久别重逢 (jiǔ bié chóng féng) Meaning: Reunion after a long separation Summary: 久别重逢 (jiǔ bié chóng féng) describes a touching reunion after a lengthy period of separation. More than just a casual greeting like "long time no see," it emphasizes the deep joy, nostalgia, and emotional weight of seeing someone significant again after many years. Read the full transcript with multilingual translations, meaning/usage notes, examples, and cultural context: 久别重逢 (jiǔ bié chóng féng) | 每...
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  平起平坐 (píng qǐ píng zuò) 11.10.2026 2мин

  📖 Today's 成语: 平起平坐 (píng qǐ píng zuò) Meaning: To be on equal footing / To sit at the same table Summary: 平起平坐 (píng qǐ píng zuò) describes a state of equality in status or power. Derived from the physical act of standing and sitting at the same time—implying no one is subordinate—it is used to describe people, organizations, or nations that have reached the same level of influence. While it often highlights hard-won equality or rights, it can also be used critically to describe someone who...
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  信手拈来 (xìn shǒu niān lái) 10.10.2026 2мин

  📖 Today's 成语: 信手拈来 (xìn shǒu niān lái) Meaning: To have at one's fingertips (effortless mastery) Summary: The idiom 信手拈来 (xìn shǒu niān lái) characterizes the 'ease of a master.' It is used to praise individuals who have such a deep foundation of knowledge or experience that they can produce excellent work or cite references instantly. Rather than laboring over a task, the right words or solutions seem to flow from them naturally. Read the full transcript with multilingual translations, me...
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  趁热打铁 (chèn rè dǎ tiě) 09.10.2026 2мин

  📖 Today's 成语: 趁热打铁 (chèn rè dǎ tiě) Meaning: Strike while the iron is hot Summary: 趁热打铁 (chèn rè dǎ tiě) is a common idiom used to encourage seizing the moment. It suggests that timing is crucial and that acting while momentum is on your side leads to the best results in learning, business, and personal endeavors. Read the full transcript with multilingual translations, meaning/usage notes, examples, and cultural context: 趁热打铁 (chèn rè dǎ tiě) | 每天成语
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  孤注一掷 (gū zhù yī zhì) 08.10.2026 2мин

  📖 Today's 成语: 孤注一掷 (gū zhù yī zhì) Meaning: To stake everything on a single throw (to go for broke) Summary: The idiom 孤注一掷 (gū zhù yī zhì) refers to making an all-or-nothing gamble when pushed into a corner. It characterizes a desperate last-ditch effort where one puts everything on the line for a chance at a breakthrough. While it can represent a bold decision, it is often used to describe reckless or desperate behavior. Read the full transcript with multilingual translations, meaning/us...
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  卷土重来 (juǎn tǔ chóng lái) 07.10.2026 2мин

  📖 Today's 成语: 卷土重来 (juǎn tǔ chóng lái) Meaning: To make a comeback with a vengeance; to return with renewed force Summary: The idiom 卷土重来 (juǎn tǔ chóng lái) evokes the image of an army's horses kicking up clouds of dust as they charge back into battle. While it originated from a poem reflecting on a hero's potential return, modern usage often carries a negative or neutral nuance, such as a virus returning or an enemy counterattacking. When describing a positive personal recovery, the idiom...
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  杯盘狼藉 (bēi pán láng jí) 06.10.2026 2мин

  📖 Today's 成语: 杯盘狼藉 (bēi pán láng jí) Meaning: Cups and plates in a mess (the aftermath of a feast) Summary: 杯盘狼藉 (bēi pán láng jí) is an idiom used to describe the messy state of a dining table after a feast. The term 狼藉 (láng jí) originates from the way wolves leave their bedding grass in disarray. While it literally describes a mess, it often carries a nuance of a lively, successful gathering where guests enjoyed themselves thoroughly, making it a common sight at the end of celebrations. ...
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  半斤八两 (bàn jīn bā liǎng) 05.10.2026 3мин

  📖 Today's 成语: 半斤八两 (bàn jīn bā liǎng) Meaning: Six of one, half a dozen of the other (equally mediocre) Summary: Derived from the old Chinese system of weights where half a catty (半斤 - bàn jīn) was exactly equal to eight taels (八两 - bā liǎng), this idiom describes two parties that are virtually identical. In modern usage, it is almost exclusively used as a pejorative to suggest that both sides are equally mediocre, similar to the English expressions 'six of one, half a dozen of the other' o...
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  汗流浃背 (hàn liú jiā bèi) 04.10.2026 2мин

  📖 Today's 成语: 汗流浃背 (hàn liú jiā bèi) Meaning: Sweat streaming down one's back (drenched in sweat) Summary: 汗流浃背 (hàn liú jiā bèi) literally describes a state where sweat flows so freely that it drenches the back. In modern contexts, it is the standard way to describe being **soaked with sweat** after exercise or in hot weather. However, it carries a classical nuance of 'cold sweat' triggered by psychological pressure. Learners should take care not to confuse the third character 浃 (jiā), mea...
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  发扬光大 (fā yáng guāng dà) 03.10.2026 2мин

  📖 Today's 成语: 发扬光大 (fā yáng guāng dà) Meaning: To carry forward and enhance (a tradition or spirit) Summary: 发扬光大 (fā yáng guāng dà) expresses a strong resolve to take a positive legacy—such as a culture, virtue, or business—and expand its impact. It is a sophisticated and formal expression used to describe the active promotion and glorification of something valuable. Read the full transcript with multilingual translations, meaning/usage notes, examples, and cultural context: 发扬光大 (fā yáng...
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  点石成金 (diǎn shí chéng jīn) 02.10.2026 2мин

  📖 Today's 成语: 点石成金 (diǎn shí chéng jīn) Meaning: Turning stone into gold (The Midas touch) Summary: 点石成金 (diǎn shí chéng jīn) is an idiom used to praise someone's exceptional skill in improving something. Whether it is a teacher editing a student's essay to make it shine or a manager turning a failing business around, it highlights the 'magic touch' that elevates quality. While it shares similarities with the Western concept of the 'Midas touch,' it is almost always used positively in Chine...
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  坚持不懈 (jiān chí bù xiè) 01.10.2026 2мин

  📖 Today's 成语: 坚持不懈 (jiān chí bù xiè) Meaning: To persist unswervingly (unremitting perseverance) Summary: 坚持不懈 (jiān chí bù xiè) is a cornerstone idiom in Chinese culture that emphasizes the value of persistence. It describes an attitude of seeing a task through to the end without losing focus or determination. Whether in academics, sports, or career development, it conveys the message that 'persistence is power' and is frequently used in both formal writing and daily conversation. Read th...
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  风生水起 (fēng shēng shuǐ qǐ) 30.09.2026 2мин

  📖 Today's 成语: 风生水起 (fēng shēng shuǐ qǐ) Meaning: Wind rises and water surges (thriving and booming) Summary: 风生水起 (fēng shēng shuǐ qǐ) is a positive idiom used to describe things that are active, thriving, and full of energy. It is particularly common in business and career contexts to describe someone who is 'making a big splash' or 'doing exceptionally well.' A very frequent colloquial expression is 混得风生水起 (hùn de fēng shēng shuǐ qǐ), which means to be highly successful and influential in...
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  略胜一筹 (lüè xùn yī chóu) 29.09.2026 2мин

  📖 Today's 成语: 略胜一筹 (lüè xùn yī chóu) Meaning: Slightly better / A cut above (one tally ahead) Summary: 略胜一筹 (lüè shèng yī chóu) is an idiom used to describe one party being "slightly superior" when comparing two entities. Originating from the use of ancient counting sticks or tallies (筹 - chóu), it is ideal for describing situations where the competition is close, but one side has a slight edge. It is widely used in business, sports, and product comparisons. Read the full transcript with m...
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  钻牛角尖 (zuān niú jiǎo jiān) 28.09.2026 2мин

  📖 Today's 成语: 钻牛角尖 (zuān niú jiǎo jiān) Meaning: To enter a bull's horn (to split hairs / to get stuck in a dead end) Summary: The idiom 钻牛角尖 (zuān niú jiǎo jiān) literally describes the act of trying to crawl into the narrowing tip of a cow's horn. It serves as a vivid metaphor for wasting effort on trivialities or becoming obsessed with a problem that has no practical solution. It is frequently used to advise someone to stop overthinking or to criticize someone's stubbornness. Read the f...
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  众目睽睽 (zhòng mù kuí kuí) 27.09.2026 2мин

  📖 Today's 成语: 众目睽睽 (zhòng mù kuí kuí) Meaning: Under the watchful eyes of the public Summary: 众目睽睽 (zhòng mù kuí kuí) describes the state of being under intense public scrutiny. It literally translates to 'many eyes staring intently.' In modern Chinese, it is most commonly used in the phrase 众目睽睽之下 (zhòng mù kuí kuí zhī xià), meaning 'under the watchful eyes of the crowd.' It emphasizes the pressure of being watched or the audacity of an action that occurs despite the presence of many witne...