June 11, 2026
I would like to talk about idioms in Mandarin.
They're Chinese 4-character expressions.
"马马虎虎" originated from a folk legend.
There was a painter who painted freely without any strictness or precision.
When asked whether the painting depicted a horse or a tiger, the painter simply replied, "It's neither, just a mediocre one."
From then on, "meh" came to be used to describe someone who doesn't take things seriously.
Every idiom has a historical story behind it, because China is a country with a long history.
China really first came to the attention of the West during the times of ancient Rome.
China has a history of 5000 years. China is one of the very few existing countries with an early civilization.
You know it falls into the same category as the Babylonians, Romans, Greeks, and Egyptians.
But except for Chinese civilization, all other civilizations have gradually disappeared.
Why has Chinese civilization been passed down?
The secret lies in the written language.
The earliest Chinese kanji were oracle bone script.
From ancient times to the present, China has attached great importance to the recording of history because Chinese kanji plays an important role.
If you are a lover of Chinese language, I highly recommend reading some Chinese history books.
我想谈谈汉语中的成语。
成语是中文的四字表达。
“马马虎虎”源自民间的传说。
有一位画家,作画随心所欲不严谨。
被问到底画的是马还是虎时,画家随口回答“马马虎虎”。
从此“马马虎虎”就用来形容做事不认真。
每个成语背后都有其历史故事,因为中国是一个历史悠久的国家。
中国真正引起西方人的注意是在古罗马时期。
中国拥有五千年悠久的历史,是中国少数几个拥有早期文明的国家之一。
你可能知道,它与古巴比伦人、古罗马人、古希腊人和古埃及人属于同一类别。
但除了中华文明之外,其他所有文明都已逐渐消失。
为什么中华文明能传承下来呢?
秘密在于文字,最早的中国汉字是甲骨文。
中国从古至今注重对历史的记载,因为中国汉字扮演十分重要的角色。
如果你是中文爱好者,我强烈推荐你阅读一些中国历史书籍。
They're Chinese 4-character Chinese expressions.
They're 4-character Chinese expressions.
While your original doesn't have any major issues, it's more natural to put numbers/size ("4-character") before origin ("Chinese") when using multiple adjectives.
There was a painter who painted freely, without any restrictnesions or precisionconstraints.
There was a painter who painted freely, without restrictions or constraints.
Just a bit of a change in vocabulary. I think "precision" is a bit of a weird word to use with "painted freely," and "strictness" feels more like a very strict teacher.
When asked whether the painting depicted a horse or a tiger, the painter simply replied, "It's neither, just a mediocre one." When asked whether the painting depicted a horse or a tiger, the painter simply replied, "It's neither, just a mediocre one."
For the painter's reply, I think you could write something like, "A horse or a tiger? Who knows."
From then on, "meh马马虎虎" came to be used to describe someone who doesn't take things seriously.
From then on, "马马虎虎" came to be used to describe someone who doesn't take things seriously.
You should put the original expression back in here. Otherwise, how would the reader know that you are referring to it?
China has a history of 5000 years.
Combined two of your sentences.
With a history of over 5000 years, China is one of the very few existing countries with an early civilization. With a history of over 5000 years, China is one of the very few existing countries with an early civilization.
Combined two of your sentences.
You may know it falls into the same category as the Babylonians, Romanse, Greeksce, and Egyptians.
You may know it falls into the same category as Babylon, Rome, Greece, and Egypt.
You used "可能", so it should be "You may know" or "You might know." Since "it" refers to China (the country), the items of the same category should also be countries.
But except for Chinese civilization, all the other civilizations have gradually disappeared. But except for Chinese civilization, all the other civilizations have gradually disappeared.
With "the," this sentence specifically points to civilizations such as the ones you previously listed. Without "the," the sentence is much more general and imprecise, possibly meaning all other civilizations all over the world and not just ancient civilizations.
Why has Chinese civilization been passed downsurvived?
Why has Chinese civilization survived?
I don't think a thing as big as a civilization can be "passed down" (used more for objects, titles, traditions, genes, money, etc.). I think "survived" or "continued to this day" are better choices.
The earliest Chinese kanjicharacters were oracle bone script.
The earliest Chinese characters were oracle bone script.
There's no need to use a Japanese term here. "Chinese character" is perfectly acceptable.
From ancient times to the present, China has attachedplaces great importance to the recording of history because Chinese kanji plays an important roleon historical records because of the central role Chinese characters play in them.
From ancient times to present, China places great importance on historical records because of the central role Chinese characters play in them.
This sentence is not very clear. I think this is what you mean, though feel free let me know if I'm wrong.
If you are a lover of the Chinese language, I highly recommend reading some Chinese history books. If you are a lover of the Chinese language, I highly recommend reading some Chinese history books.
Idioms in Mandarin
I would like to talk about idioms in Mandarin.
They're Chinese 4-character expressions.
"马马虎虎" originated from a folk legend.
There was a painter who painted freely without any strictness or precision.
When asked whether the painting depicted a horse or a tiger, the painter simply replied, "It's neither, just a mediocre one."
From then on, "meh" came to be used to describe someone who doesn't take things seriously.
Every idiom has a historical story behind it, because China is a country with a long history.
China really first came to the attention of the West during the times of ancient Rome.
China has a history of 5000 years.
China is one of the very few existing countries with an early civilization.
You know it falls into the same category as the Babylonians, Romans, Greeks, and Egyptians.
But except for Chinese civilization, all other civilizations have gradually disappeared.
Why has Chinese civilization been passed down?
The secret lies in the written language.
The earliest form of Chinese kanji was oracle bone script.
(or The earliest Chinese kanji were oracle bone script.s.)
The earliest form of Chinese kanji was oracle bone script.
(or The earliest Chinese kanji were oracle bone scripts.)
From ancient times to the present, China has attached great importance to the recording of history because Chinese kanji plays an important role.
If you are a lover of the Chinese language, I highly recommend reading some Chinese history books. If you are a lover of the Chinese language, I highly recommend reading some Chinese history books.
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That is a neat piece of history I did not know! Thank you
Idioms in Mandarin
I would like to talk about idioms in Mandarin.
They're Chinese 4-character expressions.
"马马虎虎" originated from a folk legend.
There was a painter who painted freely, without any strictness or precision. There was a painter who painted freely, without any strictness or precision.
When asked whether the painting depicted a horse or a tiger, the painter simply replied, "It's neither, just a mediocre one."
From then on, "meh" came to be used to describe someone who doesn't take things seriously.
Every idiom has a historical story behind it, because China is a country with a long history.
China really first came to the attention of the West during the times of aAncient Rome.
China really first came to the attention of the West during the times of Ancient Rome.
China has a history of 5000 years history.
China has a 5000 year history.
Since you mentioned China by name in the previous sentence, it's not necessary to repeat it. I would combine this with the next sentence:
It has a 5000 year history and is one of the very few existing countries with an early civilization.
China is one of the very few existing countries with an early civilization.(combined with previous sentence)
(combined with previous sentence)
You know, it falls into the same category as the Babylonians, Romans, Greeks, and Egyptians. You know, it falls into the same category as the Babylonians, Romans, Greeks, and Egyptians.
But except for the Chinese civilization, all other civilizations have gradually disappeared. But except for the Chinese civilization, all other civilizations have gradually disappeared.
Why hasdid the Chinese civilization been passed downsurvive?
Why did the Chinese civilization survive?
This sounds more natural.
The secret lies in the written language.
The earliest Chinese kanji were oracle bone script.
From ancient times to the present, China has attached great importance to the recording of history because, and Chinese kanji plays an important role in that.
From ancient times to the present, China has attached great importance to the recording of history, and Chinese kanji plays an important role in that.
If you are a lover of the Chinese language, I highly recommend reading some Chinese history books. If you are a lover of the Chinese language, I highly recommend reading some Chinese history books.
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LOL I enjoy it when you write responses to my journals. Thank you, this was an interesting read. Actually, I am taking a Chinese history/ culture course at college this summer, I might write about it.
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China has a Since you mentioned China by name in the previous sentence, it's not necessary to repeat it. I would combine this with the next sentence: It has a 5000 year history and is one of the very few existing countries with an early civilization.
Combined two of your sentences. |
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China is one of the very few existing countries with an early civilization. This sentence has been marked as perfect!
With a history of over 5000 years, China is one of the very few existing countries with an early civilization. With a history of over 5000 years, China is one of the very few existing countries with an early civilization. Combined two of your sentences. |
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You know it falls into the same category as the Babylonians, Romans, Greeks, and Egyptians. This sentence has been marked as perfect! You know, it falls into the same category as the Babylonians, Romans, Greeks, and Egyptians. You know, it falls into the same category as the Babylonians, Romans, Greeks, and Egyptians.
You may know it falls into the same category as You used "可能", so it should be "You may know" or "You might know." Since "it" refers to China (the country), the items of the same category should also be countries. |
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But except for Chinese civilization, all other civilizations have gradually disappeared. This sentence has been marked as perfect! But except for the Chinese civilization, all other civilizations have gradually disappeared. But except for the Chinese civilization, all other civilizations have gradually disappeared. But except for Chinese civilization, all the other civilizations have gradually disappeared. But except for Chinese civilization, all the other civilizations have gradually disappeared. With "the," this sentence specifically points to civilizations such as the ones you previously listed. Without "the," the sentence is much more general and imprecise, possibly meaning all other civilizations all over the world and not just ancient civilizations. |
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Why This sounds more natural.
Why has Chinese civilization I don't think a thing as big as a civilization can be "passed down" (used more for objects, titles, traditions, genes, money, etc.). I think "survived" or "continued to this day" are better choices. |
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The secret lies in the written language. This sentence has been marked as perfect! This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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The earliest Chinese kanji were oracle bone script.
The earliest form of Chinese kanji was oracle bone script.
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The earliest Chinese There's no need to use a Japanese term here. "Chinese character" is perfectly acceptable. |
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From ancient times to the present, China has attached great importance to the recording of history because Chinese kanji plays an important role. This sentence has been marked as perfect!
From ancient times to the present, China has attached great importance to the recording of history
From ancient times to This sentence is not very clear. I think this is what you mean, though feel free let me know if I'm wrong. |
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If you are a lover of Chinese language, I highly recommend reading some Chinese history books. If you are a lover of the Chinese language, I highly recommend reading some Chinese history books. If you are a lover of the Chinese language, I highly recommend reading some Chinese history books. If you are a lover of the Chinese language, I highly recommend reading some Chinese history books. If you are a lover of the Chinese language, I highly recommend reading some Chinese history books. If you are a lover of the Chinese language, I highly recommend reading some Chinese history books. If you are a lover of the Chinese language, I highly recommend reading some Chinese history books. |
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"马马虎虎" originated from a folk legend. This sentence has been marked as perfect! This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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There was a painter who painted freely without any strictness or precision. This sentence has been marked as perfect! There was a painter who painted freely, without any strictness or precision. There was a painter who painted freely, without any strictness or precision.
There was a painter who painted freely, without Just a bit of a change in vocabulary. I think "precision" is a bit of a weird word to use with "painted freely," and "strictness" feels more like a very strict teacher. |
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When asked whether the painting depicted a horse or a tiger, the painter simply replied, "It's neither, just a mediocre one." This sentence has been marked as perfect! This sentence has been marked as perfect! When asked whether the painting depicted a horse or a tiger, the painter simply replied, "It's neither, just a mediocre one." When asked whether the painting depicted a horse or a tiger, the painter simply replied, "It's neither, just a mediocre one." For the painter's reply, I think you could write something like, "A horse or a tiger? Who knows." |
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From then on, "meh" came to be used to describe someone who doesn't take things seriously. This sentence has been marked as perfect! This sentence has been marked as perfect!
From then on, " You should put the original expression back in here. Otherwise, how would the reader know that you are referring to it? |
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