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大同小异
Feb 3
Essentially the same with minor differences
dà tóng xiǎo yì
Life Philosophy
一心一意
Feb 2
Wholeheartedly; with undivided attention
yī xīn yī yì
Success & Perseverance
脚踏实地
Feb 1
Being practical and down-to-earth
jiǎo tà shí dì
Success & Perseverance
南辕北辙
Jan 31
Actions contrary to one's goals
nán yuán běi zhé
Wisdom & Learning
耳目一新
Jan 30
A refreshing new experience
ěr mù yī xīn
Wisdom & Learning
势不可挡
Jan 29
Unstoppable; irresistible momentum
shì bù kě dǎng
Strategy & Action
心血来潮
Jan 28
Acting on a sudden impulse or whim
xīn xuè lái cháo
Life Philosophy
名副其实
Jan 27
Living up to one's name or reputation
míng fù qí shí
Relationships & Character
后来居上
Jan 26
Latecomers surpass the early starters
hòu lái jū shàng
Success & Perseverance
循序渐进
Jan 25
Progress step by step
xún xù jiàn jìn
Wisdom & Learning
言而有信
Jan 24
To be true to one's word
yán ér yǒu xìn
Relationships & Character
五花八门
Jan 23
A bewildering variety; all kinds of
wǔ huā bā mén
Life Philosophy
争分夺秒
Jan 22
Race against time; make every second count
zhēng fēn duó miǎo
Strategy & Action
马到成功
Jan 21
Achieve immediate success
mǎ dào chéng gōng
Success & Perseverance
天长地久
Jan 20
Everlasting; eternal
tiān cháng dì jiǔ
Relationships & Character
四通八达
Jan 19
Extending in all directions; well-connected
sì tōng bā dá
Strategy & Action
九牛一毛
Jan 18
A drop in the bucket; negligible amount
jiǔ niú yī máo
Life Philosophy
望穿秋水
Jan 17
To eagerly await someone or something
wàng chuān qiū shuǐ
Relationships & Character
急功近利
Jan 16
Seek quick success and immediate benefit
jí gōng jìn lì
Relationships & Character
火冒三丈
Jan 15
Explode in extreme anger or rage
huǒ mào sān zhàng
Life Philosophy
讳莫如深
Jan 14
Maintain absolute silence about sensitive matter
huì mò rú shēn
Relationships & Character
恍然大悟
Jan 13
Sudden complete understanding after confusion
huǎng rán dà wù
Wisdom & Learning
虎头蛇尾
Jan 12
Strong start with weak finish
hǔ tóu shé wěi
Success & Perseverance
胡说八道
Jan 11
Talk complete nonsense without any foundation
hú shuō bā dào
Relationships & Character
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