Chinese: Vocabulary & Idiomatic Expressions Flashcards

What does the chengyu '半途而废' (bàn tú ér fèi) mean?

Answer: To give up halfway

半途而废 literally means 'halfway abandon,' describing someone who fails to finish what they started.

The phrase '与时俱进' (yǔ shí jù jìn) means:

Answer: To keep pace with the times

与时俱进 means 'to advance together with the times,' encouraging adaptation and progress as society changes.

What does '传统文化' (chuántǒng wénhuà) refer to?

Answer: Traditional culture

传统 means 'traditional' and 文化 means 'culture,' so 传统文化 refers to 'traditional culture.'

The expression '纸上谈兵' (zhǐ shàng tán bīng) describes someone who:

Answer: Theorizes without practical experience

纸上谈兵 means 'to talk military strategy on paper,' referring to someone who theorizes without real experience, from the story of Zhao Kuo in the Warring States period.

What is the meaning of '社会责任' (shèhuì zérèn)?

Answer: Social responsibility

社会 means 'society' and 责任 means 'responsibility/duty,' so 社会责任 means 'social responsibility.'

Which of the following best defines '文化交流' (wénhuà jiāoliú)?

Answer: Cultural exchange

文化 means 'culture' and 交流 means 'exchange/communication,' so 文化交流 means 'cultural exchange.'

What does '家庭价值观' (jiātíng jiàzhíguān) mean?

Answer: Family values

家庭 means 'family,' 价值 means 'value/worth,' and 观 means 'view/perspective,' so 家庭价值观 means 'family values.'