聲東擊西 <shēng dōng jī xī> Master the art of surprise to outsmart your opponents! Discover how a Han Dynasty general used a clever decoy tactic to secure victory. Tune in to this episode to learn more! 留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/ckmpn9che4qqj08742kd0drp3/comments More about this episode on Instagram 📱 Whatsupwithchengyu Any feedback, inquiries, ideas ✉️ [email protected] 🎵 Chillout by AudioCoffee | https://www.audiocoffee.net/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/fre...
Aug 14, 2024•5 min•Season 2Ep. 8
萬籟俱寂 < wàn lài jù jí > How do you describe silence? You might be able to pick up some idea from the poet 常建 cháng jiàn, who's known for his crafted words in portrait the mountain scenery and temples. Join me in this episode as we delve into the beauty of nature through the eyes of the ancient Chinese poet, and get to know a little more about what motivated him to create. Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/ckmpn9che4qqj08742kd0drp3/comments More about thi...
May 01, 2023•8 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Are you a music enthusiast? Music has the power to trigger our emotions, evoke memories, and transport us to different states of being. But there is a type of music that can be described as "music of dissipation", according to the philosopher Hán Fēi Zǐ (韓非子). In this episode, we'll explore the origin of 靡靡之音 mǐ mǐ zhī yīn, and discover what this phrase can teach us about the power of music. Let's delve into the world of 靡靡之音. <Men in the story> 🧑🏻🏫 Hán Fēi Zǐ (韓非子) iconic legalism phi...
Apr 03, 2023•9 min•Season 2Ep. 6
We all experienced this frustration. Spend a lot time and energy talking to others and only realize they didn't get it or not evening listening. Here is the advice from 牟子/móuzi/, an ancient Chinese scholar, don't play music to cows 對牛彈琴 <duì niú tán qín> More about 琴 ✅琴瑟和鳴 <qín sè hé míng> from S2E04. Relationship goal. More about this episode on Instagram 📱 Whatsupwithchengyu Any feedback, inquiries, ideas ✉️ [email protected] 留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/ckmpn9c...
Feb 28, 2023•7 min•Season 2Ep. 5
The relationship has always been an essential element toward happiness in life. A poetry published in 700 BC tells us what a perfect relationship looks like or sounds like in the case of this weeks idiom <琴瑟和鳴 qín sè hé míng> And when communication fails, <河東獅吼 hé dōng shī hǒu> is what you are about to experience. Happy Valentine’s Day everyone 😺 More about this episode on Instagram 📱 Whatsupwithchengyu Any feedback, inquiries, ideas ✉️ [email protected] ⭐️Rate, review and follow...
Feb 12, 2023•7 min•Season 2Ep. 4
🐰Lunar New Year 🧧 is just around the corner! Before I head to Japan for a long waiting (3 years!) holiday, here are the idioms commonly used to describe the new year celebrations. If you are the FOMO type, <人聲鼎沸 rén shēng dǐng fèi> is the perfect description for the places you should not miss. And if you spot a place that’s <鑼鼓喧天 luó gǔ xuān tiān> then congratulations! You’ve just found the party! ✅ Check out the similar idiom that refers to a crowded bustling scene from visual asp...
Jan 20, 2023•7 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Is there a track that keeps playing in your head even when the music stops? And who’s voice is euphoric that you just can’t have enough? <餘音繞樑 yú yīn rào liáng > is the idiom to describe that music or voice brings euphoria to you and lasting in the air as if you can still hear it. Not a spooky story at all, let’s find out! More about this episode on Instagram 📱 Whatsupwithchengyu Any feedback, inquiries, ideas ✉️ [email protected] ⭐️Rate, review and follow this podcast ⭐️ 留言告訴我你對這一集的想法：...
Jan 05, 2023•5 min•Season 2Ep. 2
<如雷貫耳 rú léi guàn ěr> Have you ever worked with someone you admire and heard so much about before you actually meet them? If so, this is the idiom to describe your reaction, like you hear thunder⚡️ Make sure you use it next time when you want to impress someone you first meet and express how exciting you are! <Additional phrase> ✅久仰大名 如雷貫耳, jiǔ yǎng dà míng rú léi guàn ěr A common greeting phrase used when meeting someone well known for the first time. More about this episode on Inst...
Dec 12, 2022•6 min•Season 2Ep. 1
<洛陽紙貴 luò yáng zhǐ guì> How long do you usually spend on writing an essay or a piece of article? 2 hours? A day? a couple of weeks? Meet Zuǒsī 左思, the man spent a decade to compose ONE piece but initial feedback was rather underwhelming. Find out what he did to make his work went viral causing a paper shortage in the capital city Luoyang. <Additional Info> ✅ 齊都賦, qí dū fù. The piece wrote by Zuǒsī described the scenery and culture of Línzī 臨淄, the capital of Qí. ✅ 三都賦, sān dū fù. The...
Nov 06, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Shout out to the audience from Richardson Taxes. Thank you for your support! Sometimes silence is golden. Sometimes, you don't want to have people 噤若寒蟬 jìn ruò hán chán. Find out the origin in today's podcast! More about this episode on Instagram 📱 Whatsupwithchengyu Any feedback, inquiries, ideas ✉️ [email protected] ⭐️Rate, review and follow this podcast ⭐️ Powered by Firstory Hosting...
Oct 30, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Back from my family trip and something else so I had to take another week off from it. First, if you are looking for a catchy name for your clinic, our first idiom is something to consider. 十全十美 shí quán shí měi. Find out why in today's episode! <Bonus> 樂極生悲, lè jí shēng bēi. Means happiness to the extreme and turns into unfortunate. 宥卮, yòu zhī. A vassal for wine. How it looks More about this episode on Instagram 📱 Whatsupwithchengyu Any feedback, inquiries, ideas ✉️ [email protected] ...
Oct 23, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Fight doesn't always involved guns and knifes. Morden day competition at office and politics have more conspiracy plots and intrigue. You don't need to participate in any but definitely would be useful to spot the 勾心鬥角 at workplace. Let's find out the story behind the idiom. <Additional terms> ✅ 杜牧, dù mù, poet from Tang Dynasty. The author of ē fáng gōng fù (阿房宮賦) ✅ 阿房宮, ē fáng gōng, The palace built under the command of Qín Shǐhuáng (秦始皇) 📌No update for next week (Oct 9) I'm going away ...
Oct 02, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 9
A student's achievement is the teacher's too. And the only reason we made progress is the younger generation outdo the pervious. And 青出於藍 qīng chū yú lán is the best way you express your gratitude to those who helped you accomplished your challenges. <Additional terms> ✅ 荀子 xún zǐ ✅ 靛青 diàn qīng, indigo blue ✅ 蓼藍 liǎo lán, indigo plant or the difficult term Indigofera tinctoria ✅ 至聖先師 zhì shèng xiān shī, honorific to Confucius as "Ultimate Sage and First Teacher" More about this episode on...
Sep 25, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 8
<<Dedicated this episode to the audience from Ukraine 🇺🇦 >> When Ukraine fights back with courage, stamina and dignity, the best description for its recent victory is 勢如破竹 shì rú pò zhú <Additional term> 竹筍炒肉絲, zhú sǔnchǎoròusī, bamboo shoots & pork stir fry. Common Taiwanese family dish also a form of corporal punishments. More about this episode on Instagram 📱 Whatsupwithchengyu Any feedback, inquiries, ideas ✉️ [email protected] ⭐️Rate, review and follow this podcas...
Sep 18, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 7
It's Mid Autumn Festival 中秋節 zhōng qiū jié this Saturday! People celebrate differently throughout the time but it's always about the moon 🌕 and mooncake 🥮 Find out why when 光風霽月 guāng fēng jì yuè is the perfect time to take a walk in this episode. More info about Mid Autumn Festival https://youtu.be/NtipfuWE5Vc Poem in the episode <楚泊亭> 天垂六幕水浮空，霽月光風上下同。 我向山頭一舒笑，楚人還望白雲中。 More about this episode on Instagram 📱 Whatsupwithchengyu Any feedback, inquiries, ideas ✉️ [email protected] ⭐️Rate...
Sep 11, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 6
It's September! For some, it's the end of summer. How would you summarize your summer? 汗流浹背 hàn liú jiá bèi is something we all shared I believe. Listen now and tell me if you are one of us! More about this episode on Instagram 📱 Whatsupwithchengyu Any feedback, inquiries, ideas ✉️ [email protected] ⭐️Rate, follow and share this podcast ⭐️ Music by Lexin_Music from Pixabay Powered by Firstory Hosting...
Sep 04, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Do you agree it's all fair in love and war? Especially at war, is deception part of the strategy? Hán Fēi Zǐ (韓非子), the icon from Legalism gave his thought in one idom bīng bú yàn zhà 兵不厭詐 and an intriguing story. Let hear it. <Additional terms> ☑戰國時代 Jhànguó Shíhdài, Warring States Period ☑法家 Fǎjiā, Legalism ☑儒家 Jújiā, Confucianism More about this episode on Instagram 📱 Whatsupwithchengyu Any feedback, inquiries, ideas ✉️ [email protected] ⭐️Rate, review and follow this podcast ⭐️ Back...
Aug 28, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 4
A different arrangement was made this week, tell me how do you think about it? Today’s idiom is guǐ guǐ suì suì <鬼鬼祟祟> A ghostly idiom for the Ghost Month! What to find out what’s the Ghost Month and more spooky facts? Hit the play button! <Additional terms > *雷公 léigōng, the God of Thunder *普渡 pǔdù, or 中元普渡 zhōng yuán pǔdù, Ghost Festival in Taiwan More about this episode on Instagram 📱 Whatsupwithchengyu Any feedback, inquiries, ideas ✉️ [email protected] ⭐️Rate, review and foll...
Aug 21, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Welcome to the second episode of show! The idiom of the week is chē shuǐ mǎ lóng <車水馬龍> Car, Water, Horse and dragon. Is this about wildlife? Quite the opposite, it’s mostly used to describe living in the city. Find out why in today’s episode. More about this episode on Instagram 📱 Whatsupwithchengyu Any feedback, inquiries, ideas ✉️ [email protected] ⭐️Rate, review and follow this podcast ⭐️ Music by lemonmusicstudio SerguQuadrado from Pixabay Powered by Firstory Hosting...
Aug 14, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to the FIRST episode of show! Our very first idiom is suǒ xiàng pī mǐ 所向披靡 It's from one of the most well-known stories between Liu Bang and Xiang Yu. So let's find out what happened between them. More about this episode on Instagram 📱 Whatsupwithchengyu Any feedback, inquiries, ideas ✉️ [email protected] ⭐️Rate, review and follow this podcast ⭐️ Music by lemonmusicstudio SerguQuadrado from Pixabay Powered by Firstory Hosting...
Aug 06, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Welcome to what’s up with Chengyu! What’s Chengyu? Chengyu is idiom in Mandarin Chinese. Fascinating history in a 4 characters term, well mostly 4. It’s not difficult to learn if you know the context. Join me to tackle it with stories of its origin and examples. Get more on Instagram 📱 whatsupwithchengyu Any feedback, corrections, inquiries ✉️[email protected] or send me a message via Instagram 🦊 ⭐️Rate this show and make my day ⭐️ Powered by Firstory Hosting...
Jul 31, 2022•1 min
