Chinese Idiom 112
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Chinese Idiom 112

勇往直前 (yǒng wǎng zhí qián):
Meaning: To advance courageously without hesitation.
Explanation: This idiom encourages a fearless and determined attitude in pursuing one’s goals

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Chinese Idiom 111
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Chinese Idiom 111

名副其实 (míng fù qí shí):
Meaning: To live up to one's name; reputation matches reality.
Explanation: This idiom is used to affirm that someone or something truly deserves the praise or title they’ve received.

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Chinese Idiom 110
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Chinese Idiom 110

志同道合 (zhì tóng dào hé):
Meaning: Like-minded and sharing common goals.
Explanation: This idiom describes people who share the same ideals, interests, or ambitions, often used for friendships or collaborations.

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Chinese Idiom 109
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Chinese Idiom 109

Meaning: Radiant and full of energy.
Explanation: This idiom is used to describe someone who looks spirited, healthy, and full of life.

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Chinese Idiom 108
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Chinese Idiom 108

Meaning: To turn the tide; to pull back a crisis through great effort.
Explanation: This idiom refers to someone stepping in at a critical moment and preventing disaster through courage and strength. It’s often used to praise leadership or decisive action.

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Chinese Idiom 107
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Chinese Idiom 107

众志成城 (zhòng zhì chéng chéng):
Meaning: Unity is strength.
Explanation: This idiom stresses the power of collective will, illustrating how united efforts can overcome any challenge.

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Chinese Idiom 106
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Chinese Idiom 106

才高八斗 (cái gāo bā dǒu):
Meaning: Exceptionally talented and learned.
Explanation: Refers to a person of outstanding literary or intellectual talent. Originates from a story about Cao Zhi, a gifted writer.

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Chinese Idiom 105
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Chinese Idiom 105

前程似锦 (qián chéng sì jǐn):
Meaning: A future as splendid as brocade.
Explanation: This idiom expresses hope and admiration for someone’s promising and bright future.

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Chinese Idiom 104
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Chinese Idiom 104

其乐融融 (qí lè róng róng):
Meaning: Harmonious and full of joy.
Explanation: This idiom describes a warm, cheerful atmosphere where everyone gets along and enjoys each other's company.

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Chinese Idiom 103
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Chinese Idiom 103

锦上添花 (jǐn shàng tiān huā):
Meaning: To make something good even better.
Explanation: Like adding flowers to brocade, this idiom signifies enhancing an already good situation with something extra beautiful.

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Chinese Idiom 102
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Chinese Idiom 102

心想事成 (xīn xiǎng shì chéng):
Meaning: May all your wishes come true.
Explanation: Often used as a blessing, this idiom expresses the hope that everything one desires will come to fruition.

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Chinese Idiom 101
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Chinese Idiom 101

如鱼得水 (rú yú dé shuǐ):
Meaning: To feel perfectly at home or in one’s element.
Explanation: This idiom likens a person to a fish that has returned to water, fully in their comfort zone and performing optimally.

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Chinese Idiom 100
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Chinese Idiom 100

一帆风顺 (yì fān fēng shùn):
Meaning: Everything goes smoothly.
Explanation: Originally used to describe smooth sailing, this idiom is now a blessing for success and trouble-free progress in life or career.

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Chinese Idiom 99
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Chinese Idiom 99

事半功倍 (shì bàn gōng bèi):
Meaning: Achieve twice the result with half the effort.
Explanation: This idiom describes a situation where one’s efforts are used efficiently, leading to outstanding results. It emphasises the importance of strategy and smart work over mere hard work.

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Chinese Idiom 91
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Chinese Idiom 91

见仁见智:
Meaning: Different people have different views.
Explanation: Recognises that opinions and perspectives vary from person to person.

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Chinese Idiom 90
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Chinese Idiom 90

假公济私:
Meaning: Use public office for private gain.
Explanation: Criticises those who exploit their official positions for personal benefit.

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Chinese Idiom 89
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Chinese Idiom 89

积土成山:
Meaning: Accumulate earth to form a mountain; small efforts add up to great achievements.
Explanation: Emphasises the importance of steady and persistent effort over time to achieve significant results.

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Chinese Idiom 88
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Chinese Idiom 88

浑水摸鱼:
Meaning: Fish in troubled waters; take advantage of a confused situation.
Explanation: Refers to taking advantage of chaos or confusion to achieve one's goals.

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Chinese Idiom 87
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Chinese Idiom 87

画龙点睛:
Meaning: Adding the finishing touch; bringing a piece of work to life.
Explanation: Describes the final, crucial detail that completes and perfects a work of art, likened to painting the eyes on a dragon to bring it to life.

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Chinese Idiom 86
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Chinese Idiom 86

河东狮吼:
Meaning: The wife’s loud and fierce roar.
Explanation: Refers to a domineering wife, originating from a story about a man's wife who was known for her fierce temper.

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