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成语 chénɡyǔ noun idiom ▸ 成语典故 proverbs and allusions 四字成语Idiomatic expression usually made up of four characters, and containing, within one sentence, a single, complete meaning. Most four-character expressions have ancient origins, and their language is often very different from modern Chinese. Four-character expressions are similar to idioms and proverbs, but whereas these come from vernacular speech, four-character expressions have literary origins. Some of the meanings can be understood literally. Others can be understood only in their original context. |