Popular Chinese Idioms is a choice collection of the most frequently used Chinese idioms. Each idiom sheds light on its origin, meaning and contemporary usage.

This book makes an entertaining read for anyone interested in the delightful idiosyncrasies of the Chinese language and an indispensable aid for students wishing to enrich their vocabulary. The core Chinese values and lessons they teach have passed the test of time, and remain as relevant to our daily life and social interations today as in the past.

Chinese idioms, especially those four-character expressions, are a quintessential part of Chinese language and culture. Knowing and mastering these idiomatic expressions will help you improve your Chinese proficiency by enriching your communicative facility. You will also experience the intriguing world of Chinese history and culture.

Popular Chinese Idiomsis a choice collection featuring more than 250 Chinese idioms. For each idiom the book provides a pithy yet trustworthy explanation as to its origin, meanings and usage. More importantly, vivid examples are attached to illustrate all entries' currencyin the contemporay Chinese context.

Section 1 Chinese Idioms in comics

1.按图索骥

2.百发百中

3.班门弄斧

4.半面之交

5.半途而废

6.逼上梁山

7.病人膏肓

8.伯乐识马

9.沉鱼落雁

10.痴人说梦

11.初出茅庐

12.大公无私

13.呆若木鸡

14.道听途说

15.得过且过

16.东窗事发

17.对症下药

18.覆水难收

19.害群之马

20.含沙射影

21.囫囵吞枣

22.画龙点睛

23.画蛇添足

24.黄梁美梦

25.家喻户晓

26.江郎才尽

27.金屋藏娇

28.惊弓之鸟

29.刻舟求剑

30.空中楼阁

31.脍炙人口

32.老马识途

33.路不拾遗

34.名落孙山

35.破釜沉舟

36.青梅竹马

37.塞翁失马

38.世外桃源

39.熟能生巧

40.双管齐下

41.四面楚歌

42.螳臂当车

43.天衣无缝

44.同甘共苦

45.顽石点头

46.望梅止渴

47.亡羊补牢

48.为虎作伥

49.闻鸡起舞

50.胸有成竹

51.雪中送炭

52.一鼓作气

53.一毛不拔

54.引狼入室

55.鱼目混珠

56.鹬蚌相争

57.纸上谈兵

58.纸醉金迷

59.走马看花

50.坐井观天

Section 2 250 Most Frequently-used Chinese Idioms