This entry explains Chinese idiom 暗送秋波(àn sòng qiū bō) from Feng Menglong’s work. It means covert flirtatious glances or secret overtures, covering its nuance, lesson and corresponding English expressions.
This entry explains the dual‑toned Chinese idiom 暗中摸索(àn zhōng mō suǒ). It means groping forward without guidance, covering its origin, lesson and matching English equivalents.
This entry explains the Chinese idiom 暗淡无光(àn dàn wú guāng). It describes literal dimness or figurative loss of brilliance, covering its usage, reflective lesson and corresponding English equivalents.
This entry explains the double‑sensed idiom 按图索骥(àn tú suǒ jì) from Book of Han. It means either searching by clues or rigidly following formulas, covering its origin, lesson and corresponding English expressions.
This entry explains the Chinese idiom 黯然神伤(àn rán shén shāng). It depicts quiet dejection and mental sorrow, distinguishing it from the stronger 黯然销魂(àn rán xiāo hún), plus its usage and English counterparts.
This entry explains the Chinese idiom 黯然销魂(àn rán xiāo hún). It depicts soul‑shattering grief mainly over separation, covering its cultural background, lesson and matching English phrases.
This entry explains the Chinese idiom 按名责实(àn míng zé shí). It means checking reality against titles or claims, covering its origin, accountability principle, lesson and English equivalents.