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How to Learn Chengyu Through Chinese Zodiac Animals
Mandarin

How to Learn Chengyu Through Chinese Zodiac Animals

When learning Chinese, the idioms known as "chengyu" can be difficult to learn, memorize, and use correctly. There are hundreds and thousands of them! One of the best ways to master chengyu is to associate them with memorable things, such as the iconic animals of the Chinese zodiac.

  • Estelle Tian
Estelle Tian May 28, 2021 • 10 min read
A Guide to Chinese Idioms and Chengyu, Not Just a List
Chinese

A Guide to Chinese Idioms and Chengyu, Not Just a List

Chinese idioms are called chengyu. If you’re learning Chinese, you have probably come across them before. Long lists of them, put together by other learners, or possibly teachers. But if you see one outside of a guide, how do you know something is a Chengyu? How do you know

  • Robert Bailey
Robert Bailey Oct 18, 2017 • 5 min read
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