Discover the Meaning Behind Chinese Four-Character Idioms (成语)

Learn Chinese beyond vocabulary and basic sentence structures with KOYEED Chinese Learning Essentials (KCLE).

Chinese idioms, known as 成语 (chéng yǔ), are an important part of the Chinese language. These four-character expressions carry meanings that are not always obvious from their individual characters.

What will you learn?

Explore 20 carefully selected Chinese four-character idioms, with explanations designed to help learners understand their meanings and recognise how they are used in Chinese expressions.

• Chinese characters with Pinyin pronunciation

• Clear English explanations

• Practical examples demonstrating how each idiom is used

• Insights into Chinese expressions and their meanings

Why choose KCLE?

Our learning materials are designed to help both English-speaking and Chinese-speaking learners develop a deeper understanding of Mandarin.

Rather than focusing solely on memorisation, KCLE encourages learners to understand the meaning behind Chinese expressions and recognise how they are used in context.

Suitable for: Mandarin learners, Chinese language enthusiasts, and anyone interested in expanding their Chinese vocabulary and understanding of everyday expressions.

Benefits: 

• Chinese four-character idioms (成语) can convey a profound meaning in just four characters.

• The digital material can be stored on a mobile phone and acts as a dictionary.

Format: Digital PDF learning material 

Collection: Chinese Four-Character Idioms — Volume 2

Price: SGD 25

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