| Entry | Pinyin | Meaning | English Equivalent | Story? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 骑虎难下 | qí hǔ nán xià |
Used to indicate that a situation is extremely difficult to remain in, but that because of the nature of the situation, one cannot extricate themselves from it |
None |
Yes |
| 迄今为止 | qì jīn wéi zhǐ |
Up through now; so far |
None |
No |
| 骑驴觅驴 | qí lǘ mì lǘ |
To search for something that one already has; to search for another job because one finds their current one unsatisfactory |
None |
Yes |
| 杞人忧天 | qǐ rén yōu tiān |
To have groundless or baseless fears |
Be afraid the sky is falling |
Yes |
| 齐心协力 | qí xīn xié lì |
To work together with others to achieve a common purpose |
None |
No |
| 岂有此理 | qǐ yǒu cǐ lǐ |
Nonsense; outrageous; preposterous; ridiculous |
None |
No |
| 恰到好处 | qià dào hǎo chù |
Words or actions done to exactly the right extent/degree/step |
None |
No |
| 前车之鉴 | qián chē zhī jiàn |
To learn from previous mistakes |
None |
Yes |
| 千方百计 | qiān fāng bǎi jì |
Refers to one trying to do something by every means possible |
By every means possible |
No |
| 前功尽弃 | qián gōng jìn qì |
To have all of one's work completely undone; to have one's previous efforts be expended in vain |
None |
Yes |
| 千钧一发 | qiān jūn yī fà |
Refers to a something that is extremely critical or dangerous |
None |
Yes |
| 千里送鹅毛 | qiān lǐ sòng é máo |
Refers to a gift that has deep meaning despite not inherently being valuable or significant |
None |
Yes |
| 黔驴技穷 | qián lǘ jì qióng |
To use up one's already limited abilities |
None |
Yes |
| 潜移默化 | qián yí mò huà |
To imperceptibly influence a person's thoughts, behavior, or habits |
None |
No |
| 锲而不舍 | qiè ér bù shě |
To pursue something unrelentingly; to persevere |
None |
No |
| 青梅竹马 | qīng méi zhú mǎ |
Refers also to the innocent friendship between a young boy and a girl |
Childhood sweethearts |
No |
| 曲突徙薪 | qū tū xǐ xīn |
To take preventative measures to prevent a disaster |
None |
Yes |
| 全力以赴 | quán lì yǐ fù |
To put all of one's effort and strength into doing something |
To go all out |
No |
| 热泪盈眶 | rè lèi yíng kuàng |
To be extremely moved; to be extremely sorrowful |
To be moved to tears |
No |
| 人山人海 | rén shān rén hǎi |
Used to refer to a heavily crowded place |
Sea of people |
No |
| 任重道远 | rèn zhòng dào yuán |
To have great responsibility for a long period of time |
None |
No |
| 日新月异 | rì xīn yuè yì |
This is used to indicate that changes/developments are very rapid and frequent |
None |
No |
| 如虎添翼 | rú hǔ tiān yì |
Refers to strong and powerful people becoming even stronger |
None |
No |
| 入木三分 | rù mù sān fēn |
Used to indicate that one's views and/or theories are insightful and penetrating. Also used to indicate that one's calligraphy is written forcefully and vigorously |
None |
Yes |
| 入乡随俗 | rù xiāng suí sú |
When you travel somewhere and comply with the local customs |
When in Rome, do as the Romans do |
Yes |