Chinese Idiom Stories

Chinese idioms, or 成语 (chengyu) can be a proverb, a common saying, an idiomatic phrase or a group of words that convey a figurative meaning beyond the words themselves. Chinese Chengyu mostly came from ancient myths, stories or historical facts.

Frequently used in both spoken and written Chinese, Chengyu is an important part of Chinese language learning. A good mastery of Chinese idioms will help you express yourself more natively and understand Chinese culture better. In this part, you will learn commonly-used Chinese idioms through interesting stories and examples!