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to have a pleasant journey (idiom)
HSK 2
Chinese set expression, typically of 4 characters, often alluding to a story or historical quotation; idiom; proverb; saying; adage / CL: 條|条, ,
HSK 5
(idiom) to replace; to supersede; to take its (or her etc) place
HSK 7-9
obvious at a glance (idiom)
HSK 7-9
obvious at a glance (idiom)
HSK 7-9
hanging one's head dispiritedly (idiom); dejected / crestfallen
HSK 7-9
public praise / public reputation / commonly held opinions / current idiom
HSK 7-9
a bright idea suddenly occurs (idiom); to hit upon an inspiration / to be struck by a brainwave
HSK 7-9
in every possible way (idiom); meticulous
HSK 7-9
as it should be by rights (idiom); proper and to be expected as a matter of course / inevitable and right
HSK 7-9
great streets and small alleys (idiom); everywhere in the city
HSK 7-9
(idiom) powerless to do anything about it
HSK 7-9
to keep in mind constantly (idiom)
HSK 7-9
(idiom) unprecedented
HSK 7-9
to see what is right and act courageously (idiom, from Analects); to stand up bravely for the truth / acting heroically in a just cause
HSK 7-9
lit. to be in a high location, overlooking the scene below (idiom) / fig. to occupy a commanding position / to assume a haughty attitude
HSK 7-9
regeneration through one's own effort (idiom) / self-reliance
HSK 7-9
lit. to eat in the open air and sleep outdoors (idiom) / fig. to rough it
HSK 7-9
(idiom) as everyone knows
HSK 7-9
to stand out from the masses (idiom)
HSK 7-9
closely bound up (idiom); intimately related
HSK 7-9
to pursue unremittingly (idiom); to persevere
HSK 7-9
to reveal one's talent (idiom) / to rise above others; to distinguish oneself
HSK 7-9
(idiom) to constantly seek to improve; to keep perfecting
HSK 7-9
to raise one and infer three / to deduce many things from one case (idiom)
HSK 7-9
(idiom) baffling; bizarre; without rhyme or reason; inexplicable
HSK 7-9
at all times and in all places (idiom)
HSK 7-9
to show respect from a distance (idiom) / to remain at a respectful distance
HSK 7-9
to advance dauntlessly in wave upon wave (idiom)
HSK 7-9
propitious wind throughout the journey (idiom) / plain sailing / to go smoothly / have a nice trip!
HSK 7-9
unity of will is an impregnable stronghold (idiom)
HSK 7-9
to practice fraud (idiom); by trickery
HSK 7-9
as far as one's capabilities extend (idiom); to the best of one's ability / within one's powers
HSK 7-9
to split heaven and earth apart (idiom); refers to the Pangu 盤古|盘古 creation myth
HSK 7-9
every word and action (idiom)
HSK 7-9
(idiom) unprecedented in history
HSK 7-9
tangled and complicated (idiom)
HSK 7-9
independent and autonomous (idiom); self-determination / to act independently / to maintain control over one's own affairs
HSK 7-9
night and day (idiom); continuous strenuous effort
HSK 7-9
every family (idiom)
HSK 7-9
the old man moves mountains (idiom); fig. where there's a will, there's a way
HSK 7-9
lit. the rise and fall of the terrain (idiom) / fig. the whole sequence of events; causes and effects
HSK 7-9
(idiom) continuously; in an endless stream
HSK 7-9
the gains do not make up for the losses (idiom)
HSK 7-9
to consider everyone else beneath one (idiom); so arrogant that no-one else matters / condescending / to go about with one's nose in the air
HSK 7-9
(idiom) conscientious / assiduous
HSK 7-9
magnificent army with thousands of men and horses (idiom); impressive display of manpower / all the King's horses and all the King's men
HSK 7-9
everything that should be here is here (idiom); all one can think of is on hand / to have all one needs
HSK 7-9
to concentrate one's attention (idiom)
HSK 7-9
to remain fresh in one's memory (idiom)
HSK 7-9
lit. thousand ways, a hundred plans (idiom); by every possible means
HSK 7-9
understood by everyone (idiom); well known / a household name
HSK 7-9
surefire; absolutely safe (idiom)
HSK 7-9
to give up halfway (idiom); leave sth unfinished
HSK 7-9
(idiom) flourishing / thriving
HSK 7-9
dispirited and downcast (idiom); listless / in low spirits / washed out
HSK 7-9
meticulous planning and careful accounting (idiom)
HSK 7-9
lit. to guard a tree-stump, waiting for rabbits (idiom) / to wait idly for opportunities / to trust to chance rather than show initiative
HSK 7-9
to call the wind and summon the rain (idiom); to exercise magical powers / fig. to stir up troubles
HSK 7-9
proficiency in a particular field (idiom) / skill in a specialized area (idiom)
HSK 7-9
to believe oneself infallible (idiom) / to be opinionated
HSK 7-9
nothing remains the same (idiom); change beyond recognition
HSK 7-9
with great prospects for the future (idiom); well worth doing
HSK 7-9
what's frequently heard can be repeated in detail (idiom)
HSK 7-9
disordered and in a mess (idiom); all mixed up and chaotic
HSK 7-9
sky and the earth turning upside down (idiom); fig. complete confusion / everything turned on its head
HSK 7-9
lit. to have a target in mind when shooting one's arrows (idiom) / fig. to have a clear objective
HSK 7-9
thoroughly (idiom) / completely / one and all / very clean
HSK 7-9
to gesticulate while talking (idiom) / to explain by waving one's hands / to criticize or give orders summarily
HSK 7-9
to enter deeply into people's hearts / to have a real impact on the people (idiom)
HSK 7-9
(idiom) to produce a torrent of words; to talk on and on
HSK 7-9
(idiom) can't help but; involuntarily
HSK 7-9
(idiom) (it) goes without saying; can well be imagined
HSK 7-9
lit. shocks the eye, astonishes the heart (idiom); shocking / horrible to see / a ghastly sight
HSK 7-9
(idiom) (of one's circumstances) beyond one's control; unable to do anything about it; (of one's actions) not subject to conscious control (i.e. done in spite of oneself)
HSK 7-9
to lose a family fortune (idiom)
HSK 7-9
to look in all directions (idiom) / to glance around
HSK 7-9
to have nothing to do / to idle one's time away (idiom)
HSK 7-9
(idiom) not knowing anything at all; completely ignorant
HSK 7-9
to discuss two disparate things together (idiom); to mention on equal terms / to place on a par with / (often with negatives: impossible to mention X in the same breath as Y)
HSK 7-9
to praise without cease (idiom); praise sb to high heaven
HSK 7-9
to praise without cease (idiom); praise sb to high heaven
HSK 7-9
the mountain road twists around each new peak (idiom) / (of a mountain road) twisting and turning / fig. an opportunity has come unexpectedly / things have taken a new turn
HSK 7-9
to think up every possible method (idiom); to devise ways and means / to try this, that and the other
HSK 7-9
to run this way and that (idiom); to rush about busily / to bustle about / to hopscotch / also 東跑西顛|东跑西颠
HSK 7-9
enduring while the world lasts (idiom) / eternal
HSK 7-9
lit. to seek truth from facts (idiom) / fig. to be practical and realistic
HSK 7-9
(idiom) to make matters even worse / to add insult to injury
HSK 7-9
a common occurrence (idiom)
HSK 7-9
to paint a dragon and dot in the eyes (idiom); fig. to add the vital finishing touch / the crucial point that brings the subject to life / a few words to clinch the point
HSK 7-9
to turn peril into safety (idiom); to avert disaster
HSK 7-9
lit. crow and peacock make no sound / absolute silence (idiom); not a single voice can be heard / absolute silence
HSK 7-9
to take the big picture into consideration (idiom) / to work for the benefits of all
HSK 7-9
to look anxious (idiom) / to look miserable
HSK 7-9
striving to be first and fearing to be last (idiom); outdoing one another
HSK 7-9
(idiom) cannot refrain from; cannot help; cannot but
HSK 7-9
(idiom) unprecedented / unheard of
HSK 7-9
less capable than desirable (idiom); not as strong as one would wish / the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
HSK 7-9
(idiom) appropriate / apt / just right
HSK 7-9
opinions differ (idiom)
HSK 7-9

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