This entry explores 百读不厌(bǎi dú bù yàn), a Chinese idiom from Su Shi’s poem. It praises timeless literary works that reward repeated rereading with fresh insights. Learn its origin, cultural values, real‑world usage, and matching English equivalents.
This entry explains the admiring Chinese idiom 百发百中(bǎi fā bǎi zhòng) from Strategies of the Warring States. It describes flawless, consistent success originating from an archer’s legend, covering its lesson and English equivalents.
This entry explains the Chinese idiom 百废待兴(bǎi fèi dài xīng). It means numerous neglected projects await reconstruction, covering its origin, lesson and matching English equivalents.
This entry explains the uplifting Chinese idiom 百废俱兴(bǎi fèi jù xīng) from Fan Zhongyan’s essay Record of Yueyang Tower. It describes comprehensive revival of neglected undertakings, covering its lesson and English counterparts.
This entry explains the Chinese idiom 百感交集(bǎi gǎn jiāo jí), describing intertwined mixed emotions. Lacking one ancient canonical source, it covers its usage, insight and corresponding English equivalents.
This entry explains the critical Chinese idiom 百孔千疮(bǎi kǒng qiān chuāng). It depicts systems or things riddled with severe flaws, covering its lesson and matching English equivalents.
This entry explains the Chinese idiom 百花齐放(bǎi huā qí fang) originating from novel Jing Hua Yuan. It celebrates flourishing cultural diversity, covering its origin, lesson and corresponding English equivalents.
This entry explains Chinese idiom 百步穿杨(bǎi bù chuān yang) from Strategies of the Warring States. It praises superb precision derived from archery legend, covering its origin, lesson and corresponding English equivalents.