Practice through short dialogues

Everyday Check-in

A: 今天工作忙不忙？ (Jīntiān gōngzuò máng bù máng?) — Busy today?
B: 还行，就是上午有点手忙脚乱。(shǒu máng jiǎo luàn) — Not bad, just a bit all over the place this morning.
A: 下午慢慢来，循序渐进就好。(xún xù jiàn jìn) — Take it step by step this afternoon.

Making Plans

A: 我们周末去徒步？ (Wǒmen zhōumò qù túbù?) — Hike this weekend?
B: 好啊，但别自不量力。先走短线，稳扎稳打。(zì bú liàng lì; wěn zhā wěn dǎ) — Sure! But let’s not overdo it. Start short and build steadily.

Compliments & Modesty

A: 你的演讲一针见血！ (Nǐ de yǎnjiǎng yì zhēn jiàn xiě!) — Your talk hit the nail on the head!
B: 哪里哪里，才疏学浅，还需要多练。(cái shū xué qiǎn) — You flatter me; I’ve got lots to learn.

Study Support

A: 词汇太多，我想半途而废了…… (Cíhuì tài duō, wǒ xiǎng bàntú ér fèi le…) — Too much vocab; I feel like quitting.
B: 别急，亡羊补牢也不晚。每天十个词，水到渠成。(wáng yáng bǔ láo; shuǐ dào qú chéng) — Don’t rush. Fix the plan and success will come naturally.

Teamwork at Work

A: 截止日期快到了。 (Jiézhǐ rìqī kuài dàole.) — Deadline’s close.
B: 分工吧！各司其职，效率事半功倍。(gè sī qí zhí; shì bàn gōng bèi) — Split tasks. Everyone does their part and we’ll be twice as efficient.

Tidy Up / House Chores

A: 厨房乱七八糟。(luàn qī bā zāo) — The kitchen’s a mess.
B: 我洗碗，你收台面。很快就焕然一新。(huàn rán yì xīn) — I’ll wash; you clear. It’ll look brand-new soon.

Courtesy & Farewell

A: 这次多多承蒙关照。(chéng méng guānzhào) — Thanks for all your help.
B: 客气！下次见，后会有期。(hòu huì yǒu qī) — My pleasure. Until next time.

Family & Relationships

A: 你和同事关系怎么样？ (Nǐ hé tóngshì guānxì zěnmeyàng?) — How are things with your colleague?
B: 合作久了，情同手足。(qíng tóng shǒuzú) — After working together so long, we’re like siblings.

Handling Rumors

A: 别听那些胡说八道。(húshuō bādào) — Don’t listen to that nonsense.
B: 对，我们先把事实弄得一清二楚。(yì qīng èr chǔ) — Right. Let’s get the facts straight.

Quick Role-Play Prompts (Choose 1–2 Chengyu)

• Scenario: Missed a bus, still get to class on time. Use: 亡羊补牢 / 事半功倍 / 水到渠成.
• Scenario: Prepare for a presentation as a team. Use: 分工合作 / 各司其职 / 同舟共济.
• Scenario: Encourage a stressed friend. Use: 循序渐进 / 稳扎稳打 / 心安理得.

Fill-in Practice

1. 刚开始安排太满，后来我＿＿＿＿，改成每天三十分钟。→ 亡羊补牢
2. 这次分工很清楚，大家做事＿＿＿＿。→ 有条不紊 / 各司其职
3. 解释得非常清楚，大家听得＿＿＿＿。→ 一清二楚

Swap & Extend

• Swap: 替换成语但保持意思。例如把“稳扎稳打”换成“循序渐进”。
• Extend: 在每段对话后再加一句，总结或表达感受（如：名副其实、得心应手）。

Pronunciation & Tone Tips

• 读成语时保持二二节奏（四字两拍），帮助记忆。
• 多用在关键位置（转折、总结、强调），避免堆叠影响清晰度。

Takeaway: 把成语放入两三句的真实情境中练习，搭配“问—答—总结”结构，既自然又好记。