Vocabulary

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zuān niú jiǎo jiān lit. to penetrate into a bull's horn (idiom); fig. to waste time on an insoluble or insignificant problem; to bash one's head against a brick wall; a wild goose chase; a blind alley; to split hairs Idiom ∼HSK 6
mèn mèn depressed; sulky; moody; unhappy Idiom ∼HSK 6
miǎn wéi nán to tackle a difficult job (idiom); to do sth reluctantly Idiom ∼HSK 6
Dōng Hǎi may your happiness be as immense as the East Sea (idiom) Idiom ∼HSK 6
wàng xíng so pleased as to lose one's sense of measure; beside oneself with joy Idiom ∼HSK 6
fèng gōng shǒu to carry out official duties and observe the law Idiom ∼HSK 6
rén tiān xiàng Heaven helps the worthy (idiom) Idiom ∼HSK 6
xīn yǒu ér the will is there, but not the strength (idiom); the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak Idiom ∼HSK 6
殿 殿 shì dēng sān bǎo diàn lit. one doesn't visit a temple without a cause (idiom); fig. to visit sb with an ulterior motive (esp. to ask for sth) Idiom ∼HSK 6
xiān zhì rén (idiom) to gain the initiative by striking first; to preempt Idiom ∼HSK 6
xún guī dǎo to follow the compass and go with the set square (idiom); to follow the rules inflexibly; to act according to convention Idiom ∼HSK 6
hǎi - shí làn lit. until the seas dry up and stones go soft (idiom); fig. forever; until the end of time Idiom ∼HSK 6
guān mén to close down a business for good and put the best face on it (idiom) Idiom ∼HSK 6
bìng cóng kǒu Illness enters by the mouth (idiom). Mind what you eat!; fig. A loose tongue may cause a lot of trouble. Idiom ∼HSK 6
yàn táo lit. beautiful as peach and prune; fig. radiant beauty Idiom ∼HSK 6
shí zhī jiǔ most likely; mostly (in 8 or 9 cases out of 10); vast majority Idiom ∼HSK 6
qiān jiāo - bǎi mèi (idiom) (of a woman) bewitching; charming Idiom ∼HSK 6
fēn wén to give for free Idiom ∼HSK 6
shěng chī jiǎn yòng to live frugally Idiom ∼HSK 6
xuán lit. to rein in the horse at the edge of the precipice (idiom); fig. to act in the nick of time Idiom ∼HSK 6
chéng ér to enter by exploiting a weak spot (idiom); to take advantage of a lapse Idiom ∼HSK 6
gān cháng cùn duàn lit. liver and guts cut to pieces (idiom); fig. grief-stricken Idiom ∼HSK 6
jiē kōng lit. the four elements are vanity (idiom); this world is an illusion Idiom ∼HSK 6
cōng ming - líng (idiom) bright; clever; quick-witted Idiom ∼HSK 6
tiān yuān zhī bié lit. the difference between heaven and earth (idiom); fig. night and day difference; a world of difference; a far cry (from) Idiom ∼HSK 6
hún zhèn stratagem to trap sb; to bewitch and trap Idiom ∼HSK 6
rén yún yún to say what everyone says (idiom); to conform to what one perceives to be the majority view; to follow the herd Idiom ∼HSK 6
chàng suǒ yán lit. fluently saying all one wants (idiom); to preach freely on one's favorite topic; to hold forth to one's heart's content Idiom ∼HSK 6
寿 wàn shòu jiāng may you enjoy boundless longevity (idiom); long may you live Idiom ∼HSK 6
dāo guāng jiàn yǐng lit. flash of knives and swords (idiom); fig. intense conflict Idiom ∼HSK 6
耀 耀 yào yáng wēi to show off one's military strength (idiom); to strut around; to bluff; to bluster Idiom ∼HSK 6
wèi xiān zhī predictable; sth one can predict without being a clairvoyant Idiom ∼HSK 6
dòng fáng huā zhú bridal room and ornamented candles; wedding festivities (idiom) Idiom ∼HSK 6
xīn liáng to harbor evil intentions (idiom) Idiom ∼HSK 6
xiān wéi kuài (idiom) to consider it a pleasure to be among the first to read (or watch or enjoy) Idiom ∼HSK 6
zhāo to confess without being pressed; to make a confession without duress Idiom ∼HSK 6
qiān guà to have no cares; to be carefree Idiom ∼HSK 6
huáng qīn guó the emperor relatives (idiom); person with powerful connections Idiom ∼HSK 6
qíng tóng shǒu as close as one's hands and feet (idiom); loving one another as brothers; deep friendship; closely attached to one another Idiom ∼HSK 6
jìn rén jiē zhī known by everyone (idiom); well known; a household name Idiom ∼HSK 6
bēi wéi běn mercy as the guiding principle (idiom); the Buddhist teaching that nothing is valid except compassion Idiom ∼HSK 6
bài zhī jiāo sworn brotherhood; intimate friendship Idiom ∼HSK 6
tiān xiè lit. mysteries of heaven must not be revealed (idiom); must not be revealed; I am not at liberty to inform you. Idiom ∼HSK 6
tóng fán xiǎng lit. not a common chord (idiom); outstanding; brilliant; out of the common run Idiom ∼HSK 6
西 西 mìng guī to die (idiom); to breathe one's last; to give up the ghost Idiom ∼HSK 6
xié mén wāi dào lit. devil's gate, crooked path (idiom); corrupt practices; crooked methods; dishonesty Idiom ∼HSK 6
qīng zhòng huǎn slight or important, urgent or non-urgent (idiom); to deal with important matters first; sense of priority Idiom ∼HSK 6
huò rén xīn to stir up public sentiment by false statements (idiom); to resort to demagogy Idiom ∼HSK 6
jìn xīn jìn making an all-out effort (idiom); to try one's heart out; to do one's utmost Idiom ∼HSK 6
shēng líng tàn people are in a terrible situation (idiom) Idiom ∼HSK 6