成语 chéngyǔ set phrase of four characters
Chinese set expression, typically of 4 characters, often alluding to a story or historical quotation; idiom; proverb; saying; adage
怎么记住“成语”: 成 to become + 语 language = set phrase of four characters.
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用法
- A Chinese set idiom, typically four characters, often from a classical story: 成语故事 (chéngyǔ gùshi) idiom stories.
- A fixed lexical category; measure word 条/句.
- Distinguish from 俗语/谚语 (colloquial sayings/proverbs) - 成语 are the compact, often literary four-character idioms.