Writing
成语 (chéngyǔ) — how to say "chengyu" in Chinese
成语
Chengyu, idiom
noun
Character composition
成
to become
语
language
Radicals / Keys
戈
Halberd
#62 · gē · 4 strokes
言
Speech
#149 · yán · 7 strokes
Collocations
汉语成语
Hànyǔ chéngyǔ
Chinese idioms
成语故事
chéngyǔ gùshi
idiom story
Examples
在汉语中，恰当地使用成语可以使你的表达更加生动和丰富。
In Chinese, using idioms appropriately can make your expression more vivid and rich.
学习成语。
Learn idioms.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "chengyu" in Chinese?
"chengyu" in Chinese is 成语 (chéngyǔ).
Chengyu meaning Chinese
成语 (chéngyǔ) means "Chengyu, idiom".
How is 成语 pronounced?
It is pronounced chéngyǔ (written as chengyu). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "chengyu" in Chinese characters?
It is written 成语: 成 has 6 strokes, 语 has 9 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 成语?
成语 belongs to the HSK 5 vocabulary list.
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