What does 成语 (chéng yǔ) mean in English?

成语 (chéng yǔ) means “chengyu (a certain kind of Chinese set phrase originating in Classical Chinese, typically four or five characters in length)” in English.

CHINESE DICTIONARYWORD

成语

成語

chéng yǔHSK 6

成语 (chéng yǔ) is an HSK 6 Chinese word with 1 definition and 2 bilingual examples.

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Definitions & Usage

Meanings and examples

noun 名

Englishchengyu (a certain kind of Chinese set phrase originating in Classical Chinese, typically four or five characters in length)
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  中国成语通常由四个字组成，背后常常有一个有趣的故事。
  Chinese chengyu usually consist of four characters and often have an interesting story behind them.
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  学习成语可以帮助我们更好地理解中国文化。
  Learning chengyu can help us understand Chinese culture better.