Chinese Idioms Containing “半”

Less effort, better results

Nghĩa đen: Half effort double result

Quitting before completion

Nghĩa đen: Abandon halfway through journey

Essentially the same despite appearances

Nghĩa đen: Half catty eight taels

Superficial acquaintance without depth

Nghĩa đen: Half-face acquaintance

Skeptical; uncertain

Nghĩa đen: Half believing half doubting

Partial loss or retention

Nghĩa đen: Half the rivers and mountains