每天成语｜Chinese Idioms in Stories

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  水深火热 (shuǐ shēn huǒ rè) 17.09.2026 2min

  📖 Today's 成语: 水深火热 (shuǐ shēn huǒ rè) Meaning: Deep water and scorching fire (extreme misery) Summary: 水深火热 (shuǐ shēn huǒ rè) is a powerful idiom used to describe the extreme suffering of a population. It paints a vivid picture of people trapped between the dual threats of drowning and burning. While historically used to critique war and tyranny, it is occasionally used metaphorically in modern contexts to describe intense crises or overwhelming pressure. Read the full transcript with mul...
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  不学无术 (bù xué wú shù) 16.09.2026 2min

  📖 Today's 成语: 不学无术 (bù xué wú shù) Meaning: Lacking learning and skill (ignorant and incompetent) Summary: The idiom 不学无术 (bù xué wú shù) is a harsh critique of someone who lacks both education and ability. While it historically referred to a lack of political wisdom, in modern usage, it serves as a general insult for incompetence. Because of its strong negative tone, it should be used with caution. Read the full transcript with multilingual translations, meaning/usage notes, examples, and...
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  不择手段 (bù zé shǒu duàn) 15.09.2026 3min

  📖 Today's 成语: 不择手段 (bù zé shǒu duàn) Meaning: By any means necessary (unscrupulous) Summary: The idiom 不择手段 (bù zé shǒu duàn) describes a ruthless approach where a person ignores morality and law to get what they want. While the English phrase 'by any means necessary' can sometimes sound determined or even heroic, this Chinese idiom is strictly negative and is used to condemn villainous or unethical behavior. It should never be used to describe honest hard work. Read the full transcript wi...
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  发人深省 (fā rén shēn xǐng) 14.09.2026 2min

  📖 Today's 成语: 发人深省 (fā rén shēn xǐng) Meaning: Thought-provoking (providing deep food for thought) Summary: 发人深省 (fā rén shēn xǐng) is an idiom used to describe highly meaningful content that prompts deep introspection. Originating from a poem by Du Fu (杜甫), it is frequently used to praise films, books, or speeches that provide profound insights rather than just entertainment. Note that the character 省 is pronounced xǐng in this context, meaning 'to reflect' or 'to realize'. Read the full ...
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  风尘仆仆 (fēng chén pú pú) 13.09.2026 2min

  📖 Today's 成语: 风尘仆仆 (fēng chén pú pú) Meaning: Travel-worn and covered in dust (weary from a long journey) Summary: 风尘仆仆 (fēng chén pú pǔ) depicts a traveler arriving at their destination looking exhausted and dusty after a long journey. It is often used to acknowledge someone's hard work in traveling from afar or to praise their dedication to a task that requires constant movement. Read the full transcript with multilingual translations, meaning/usage notes, examples, and cultural context:...
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  长途跋涉 (cháng tú bá shè) 12.09.2026 2min

  📖 Today's 成语: 长途跋涉 (cháng tú bá shè) Meaning: A long and arduous journey (trekking over a long distance) Summary: The idiom 长途跋涉 (cháng tú bá shè) is used to describe a journey that is both long and physically demanding. While it literally depicts climbing mountains and crossing rivers, in modern contexts, it can refer to any exhausting trip, such as a long flight or a difficult commute. It is often used to express appreciation for a guest who has traveled far or to describe the grueling na...
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  喧宾夺主 (xuān bīn duó zhǔ) 11.09.2026 2min

  📖 Today's 成语: 喧宾夺主 (xuān bīn duó zhǔ) Meaning: The guest's clamor usurps the host's place (the secondary overshadowing the primary) Summary: The idiom 喧宾夺主 (xuān bīn duó zhǔ) is a critical term used when the balance of importance is lost. Whether in social etiquette, artistic design, or logical arguments, it describes a failure where the 'supporting cast' takes over the 'lead role.' It serves as a warning to maintain proper focus and hierarchy. Read the full transcript with multilingual tr...
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  饥肠辘辘 (jī cháng lù lù) 10.09.2026 2min

  📖 Today's 成语: 饥肠辘辘 (jī cháng lù lù) Meaning: Stomach growling with hunger (famished) Summary: 饥肠辘辘 (jī cháng lù lù) describes the sound of a stomach growling due to hunger. While the English word 'hungry' is general, this idiom emphasizes being **famished** or **starving** to the point of audible rumbling. It is a common expression used in both daily conversation and literature. Read the full transcript with multilingual translations, meaning/usage notes, examples, and cultural context: 饥肠...
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  众矢之的 (zhòng shǐ zhī dì) 09.09.2026 2min

  📖 Today's 成语: 众矢之的 (zhòng shǐ zhī dì) Meaning: Target of many arrows (target of public criticism) Summary: 众矢之的 (zhòng shǐ zhī dì) describes a situation where someone or something is being attacked or criticized from all sides, much like a bullseye being hit by many arrows. It is commonly used in modern contexts to describe public figures facing scandals, leaders taking the blame for failures, or controversial policies receiving heavy backlash. Read the full transcript with multilingual tr...
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  不在话下 (bù zài huà xià) 08.09.2026 2min

  📖 Today's 成语: 不在话下 (bù zài huà xià) Meaning: Not worth mentioning (a piece of cake / no problem) Summary: 不在话下 (bù zài huà xià) is a versatile idiom used to indicate that something is trivial, easily accomplished, or goes without saying. It often highlights a person's high level of competence or dismisses a challenge as insignificant. It is suitable for both casual conversation and formal writing. Read the full transcript with multilingual translations, meaning/usage notes, examples, and c...
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  不求甚解 (bù qiú shèn jiě) 07.09.2026 2min

  📖 Today's 成语: 不求甚解 (bù qiú shèn jiě) Meaning: Not seeking a thorough understanding (superficial understanding) Summary: Originally, 不求甚解 (bù qiú shèn jiě) described a high-minded reading style that prioritized grasping the spirit of a text over obsessing over literal minutiae. However, in modern Chinese, it has evolved into a negative term used to describe someone who is content with a shallow understanding and lacks the diligence to master a subject. Read the full transcript with multilin...
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  自以为是 (zì yǐ wéi shì) 06.09.2026 2min

  📖 Today's 成语: 自以为是 (zì yǐ wéi shì) Meaning: Self-righteous (to think oneself always right) Summary: 自以为是 (zì yǐ wéi shì) is a negative idiom used to describe someone who is opinionated and self-important. It doesn't just mean having confidence; it implies a 'know-it-all' attitude that dismisses others. It is frequently used to point out character flaws or to explain the root cause of a failure. Read the full transcript with multilingual translations, meaning/usage notes, examples, and cult...
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  突如其来 (tū rú qí lái) 05.09.2026 2min

  📖 Today's 成语: 突如其来 (tū rú qí lái) Meaning: To happen out of the blue (sudden and unexpected) Summary: The idiom 突如其来 (tū rú qí lái) is used to describe events that occur with startling suddenness. Whether it is a natural disaster, a piece of news, or a sudden realization, the phrase highlights the "out of nowhere" nature of the occurrence. It is most frequently used as an adjective in the form 突如其来的 (tū rú qí lái de) to modify a noun, emphasizing that the event was not anticipated. Read th...
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  好景不长 (hǎo jǐng bù cháng) 04.09.2026 2min

  📖 Today's 成语: 好景不长 (hǎo jǐng bù cháng) Meaning: Good times don't last long (short-lived prosperity) Summary: 好景不长 (hǎo jǐng bù cháng) is an idiom used to express regret that a favorable situation or a happy time has ended prematurely. It typically appears in contexts describing a turn for the worse, often following a contrast like 'things were going well, but...' It can be applied to anything from personal fortune to economic trends, though it is generally avoided when discussing someone's ...
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  煞费苦心 (shà fèi kǔ xīn) 03.09.2026 2min

  📖 Today's 成语: 煞费苦心 (shà fèi kǔ xīn) Meaning: To take great pains (racking one's brains) Summary: 煞费苦心 (shà fèi kǔ xīn) describes the act of putting immense thought and effort into a task. The character 煞 (shà) acts as an intensifier meaning 'extremely.' This idiom is highly versatile: it can be used to praise the dedication of a teacher or artist, or it can be used sarcastically to describe the desperate efforts of someone trying to cover up a lie or plot a scheme. Read the full transcript...
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  微不足道 (wēi bù zú dào) 02.09.2026 2min

  📖 Today's 成语: 微不足道 (wēi bù zú dào) Meaning: Insignificant / Not worth mentioning Summary: 微不足道 (wēi bù zú dào) is an idiom used to describe things that are extremely small or insignificant. It can be used to objectively state that something is unimportant, or as a polite way to downplay one's own achievements or help as 'nothing special.' It is a versatile phrase suitable for both casual and formal contexts. Read the full transcript with multilingual translations, meaning/usage notes, exam...
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  饶有兴趣 (ráo yǒu xìng qù) 01.09.2026 2min

  📖 Today's 成语: 饶有兴趣 (ráo yǒu xìng qù) Meaning: With great interest (full of curiosity) Summary: 饶有兴趣 (ráo yǒu xìng qù) is an idiom used to describe being deeply intrigued by a person, object, or event. It is most commonly used as an adverbial phrase to modify actions like watching, listening, or studying (e.g., 'watching with great interest'). It conveys a positive sense of curiosity and fascination. Read the full transcript with multilingual translations, meaning/usage notes, examples, and...
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  千山万水 (qiān shān wàn shuǐ) 31.08.2026 3min

  📖 Today's 成语: 千山万水 (qiān shān wàn shuǐ) Meaning: A thousand mountains and ten thousand rivers (an arduous journey) Summary: The idiom 千山万水 (qiān shān wàn shuǐ) literally describes 'thousands of mountains and tens of thousands of rivers.' It is used to emphasize the immense distance of a journey or the great number of difficulties one must overcome to reach a destination. It can also be expressed as 万水千山 (wàn shuǐ qiān shān) with the same meaning. Read the full transcript with multilingual ...
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  事必躬亲 (shì bì gōng qīn) 30.08.2026 2min

  📖 Today's 成语: 事必躬亲 (shì bì gōng qīn) Meaning: Attending to everything personally (Hands-on approach) Summary: 事必躬亲 (shì bì gōng qīn) describes a person who handles all tasks themselves rather than delegating. Historically, it was a mark of a dedicated leader, but in modern contexts, it is often used to critique inefficient management styles where a leader takes on too much responsibility. Read the full transcript with multilingual translations, meaning/usage notes, examples, and cultural c...
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  锲而不舍 (qiè ér bù shě) 29.08.2026 2min

  📖 Today's 成语: 锲而不舍 (qiè ér bù shě) Meaning: To keep carving without stopping (unwavering perseverance) Summary: 锲而不舍 (qiè ér bù shě) is a highly positive idiom used to praise someone's persistence and grit. Originating from the writings of the philosopher Xunzi (荀子), it suggests that just as one can carve through metal or stone by not stopping, any goal can be achieved through continuous, 'never-say-die' effort. It is a staple in academic and professional contexts to emphasize that 'persist...