This entry explains the Chinese idiom 白纸黑字(bái zhǐ hēi zì). It refers to undeniable written evidence, covering its origin, lesson and matching English equivalents.
This entry explains the Chinese idiom 白衣秀士(bái yī xiù shì). It denotes talented scholars holding no official rank, covering its origin, lesson and corresponding English equivalents.
This entry explains the blessing‑like Chinese idiom 白头偕老(bái tóu xié lǎo) derived from The Book of Songs. It wishes couples lifelong harmonious marriage, covering its cultural meaning, lesson and relevant English equivalents.
This entry explains the Chinese idiom 白手起家(bái shǒu qǐ jiā). It describes building fortune from nothing, covering its origin, moral lesson and matching English equivalents.
This entry explains the mocking Chinese idiom 白日做梦(bái rì zuò mèng). It describes indulging in impossible fantasies, covering its origin, practical lesson and corresponding English equivalents.
This entry explains the Chinese colloquial idiom 白日见鬼(bái rì jiàn guǐ). It describes absurd, unbelievable happenings, covering its origin‑shifted meaning, lesson and English counterparts.
This entry explains the Chinese idiom 白面书生(bái miàn shū sheng). It refers to book‑learned scholars lacking real‑world experience, covering its origin, lesson and relevant English equivalents.
This entry explains Chinese idiom 白发苍苍(bái fà cāng cāng) from Han Yu’s essay. It describes elders with hoary hair, covering its cultural reflection, lesson and matching English equivalents.
This entry explains the Chinese idiom 白璧无瑕(bái bì wú xiá) from Meng Haoran’s poem. It compares perfect‑charactered people or faultless works to flawless white jade, covering its lesson and English equivalents.