Common everyday chengyu
Here are high-frequency **chengyu (成语)** you’ll hear in daily life. Each entry gives **pinyin**, a **literal gloss**, the **idiomatic meaning**, and a **natural example** so you can plug it into real conversations right away.
Basic chengyu for beginners
Chengyu for greetings and courtesy
These high-utility **chengyu (成语)** and fixed four-character well-wishes help you greet people politely, show respect, and maintain smooth social interactions in Chinese. Use them in introductions, meetings, messages, and festive occasions.
Chengyu about family and relationships
These **family & relationship chengyu (成语)** help you talk about love, marriage, kinship, and support. You’ll learn the *literal image*, the *idiomatic meaning*, and a *natural example* you can use right away.
Chengyu used in simple narratives
This lesson shows how to **weave chengyu (成语)** into short stories. You’ll learn a small narrative toolkit, see model mini-stories, and practice plug-and-play frames you can reuse.
Practice through short dialogues
Use these bite-sized **dialogues** to practice chengyu in realistic contexts. Each mini-conversation includes pinyin and a natural English gloss. Read aloud, swap lines with a partner, and then improvise.