Chinese Idioms
Q: I need to ask about my Chinese idioms
A: This one is very good and complete
http://www.chineselanguage.org/
This one is basic, has a lot of info
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_lan guage
This one is kinda historic
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ok, i'm writing this chinese essay thing right now... and basicially there should be this proverb/idiom thats 8 characters long that means something like: once i hold your hand i'll never let go.. except i just can't remember how it goes... (can someone
With demand for Chinese literature growing in the English speaking world, translators have rarely been so in demand.
One of the most acclaimed translators from Chinese to English is Julia Lovell, who has translated Chinese authors including Lu Xun, Han Shaogong and Zhu Wen for Western audiences.
"I think the secret behind a good translation is that there is no single secret. I think the crucial thing is for the translator to be as widely read as possible in the literature of the target language," Lovell says.
"The greatest challenge in translating is not the technical act of working out what the Chinese means in English, but reproducing the life, the vitality and the tone of the voice in an English equivalent or idiom that sounds natural and fluent."
i need this chinese idiom that means Do Not Give Up
Could someone who is Chinese, or a Chinese expert, please explain the following idioms/sayings for me? Thanks a lot. I know the pinyin (I can use www.chinese-tools.com) but was wondering an explanation in English. Not a word for word explanation or
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And Chew is working towards that dream by writing "Chinese Idioms Not Lame!", a colourful, photo-filled book that seeks to help young people learn about Chinese idioms and how to use them, through simple explanations in English and Mandarin. |
"The greatest challenge in translating is not the technical act of working out what the Chinese means in English, but reproducing the life, the vitality and the tone of the voice in an English equivalent or idiom that sounds natural and fluent.
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China is a country which believes in the idioms of power, and the Agni V has certainly evoked a studied response from China interspersed with grudging acceptance of India's growing military prowess, but with a veneer of arrogance. |
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One of my favorite parts of our program here in Beijing has been all of the Chinese students I've gotten the chance to become friends with. Here's a profile of one of them. “I don't think she has any fun at all! I've known her three years now, |
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As an old man of 74 who speaks the main Chinese dialects fairly fluently, I bemoan the loss of any dialect in our midst. I believe that true-blue dialect speakers can testify that dialects are culturally rich in idiomatic expressions which are pregnant |
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First, they contain thoughts that have influenced the political civilization and behavioral pattern of the Chinese people. Second, certain phrases or sentences in these essays have become famous quotes, proverbs, idioms, or mottos. |
Practical Dictionary of Chinese Idioms, English Idioms, English Synonyms: 
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Student Practical Dictionary of Chinese Idioms (Hardcover): 
Chinese Idioms Dictionary (Hardcover) (Hardcover): 
A Dictionary of Chinese Idioms with English Translations: