Chengyu
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /t͡ʃʌŋˈjuː/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chengyu is a noun meaning (linguistics) A certain kind of Chinese set phrase originating in Classical Chinese, typically four characters in length, and usually proverbial.
Meaning
(linguistics) A certain kind of Chinese set phrase originating in Classical Chinese, typically four characters in length, and usually proverbial.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include canto, chih, chu-ko-nu, sycee, coverb, chinaware.
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