成竹在胸
成竹在胸 (chéng zhú zài xiōng) literally means “complete bamboo in chest” and expresses “have a well-thought-out plan; be confident”. This idiom is used when describing situations involving wisdom and learning.
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Have a well-thought-out plan; be confident
Pronunciation: chéng zhú zài xiōng Literal meaning: Complete bamboo in chest
Origin & Usage
This idiom describes complete (成) bamboo (竹) being (在) in the chest (胸). A variant of 胸有成竹 with the same meaning - having thorough mental preparation. Modern usage similarly describes being fully prepared with a clear plan before starting, the confidence that comes from thorough preparation.
Examples
English: "He had already mapped out the entire strategy."
Chinese: 他成竹在胸，已经规划好了整个策略。
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 成竹在胸 mean in English?
成竹在胸 (chéng zhú zài xiōng) literally translates to “Complete bamboo in chest” and is used to express “Have a well-thought-out plan; be confident”. This Chinese idiom belongs to the Wisdom & Learning category.
When is 成竹在胸 used?
Situation: He had already mapped out the entire strategy.
What is the pinyin for 成竹在胸?
The pinyin pronunciation for 成竹在胸 is “chéng zhú zài xiōng”.