# Chinese idiom library

1,002 idioms, with English meanings, usage notes, and examples.

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769–792 of 1,002 idioms

Pinyin A–Z

- [萧规曹随 xiāo guī cáo suí Continue a predecessor's policies ](https://chinese-idioms.yudis.dev/idioms/xiao-gui-cao-sui)

- [小家碧玉 xiǎo jiā bì yù A graceful young woman associated with a modest household ](https://chinese-idioms.yudis.dev/idioms/xiao-jia-bi-yu)

- [小巧玲珑 xiǎo qiǎo líng lóng Small, delicate, and finely made ](https://chinese-idioms.yudis.dev/idioms/xiao-qiao-ling-long)

- [笑容可掬 xiào róng kě jū Wear a warm, abundant smile ](https://chinese-idioms.yudis.dev/idioms/xiao-rong-ke-ju)

- [小心翼翼 xiǎo xīn yì yì Act very carefully ](https://chinese-idioms.yudis.dev/idioms/xiao-xin-yi-yi)

- [笑逐颜开 xiào zhú yán kāi Beam with happiness ](https://chinese-idioms.yudis.dev/idioms/xiao-zhu-yan-kai)

- [心安理得 xīn ān lǐ dé Feel justified and at ease ](https://chinese-idioms.yudis.dev/idioms/xin-an-li-de)

- [心不在焉 xīn bù zài yān Be mentally elsewhere ](https://chinese-idioms.yudis.dev/idioms/xin-bu-zai-yan)

- [新陈代谢 xīn chén dài xiè A process of renewal or biological metabolism ](https://chinese-idioms.yudis.dev/idioms/xin-chen-dai-xie)

- [心腹之患 xīn fù zhī huàn A serious hidden internal threat ](https://chinese-idioms.yudis.dev/idioms/xin-fu-zhi-huan)

- [心花怒放 xīn huā nù fàng Feel joy bursting inside ](https://chinese-idioms.yudis.dev/idioms/xin-hua-nu-fang)

- [信口雌黄 xìn kǒu cí huáng Make irresponsible or unfounded claims ](https://chinese-idioms.yudis.dev/idioms/xin-kou-ci-huang)

- [信口开河 xìn kǒu kāi hé Speak recklessly without regard for facts ](https://chinese-idioms.yudis.dev/idioms/xin-kou-kai-he)

- [心旷神怡 xīn kuàng shén yí Feel refreshed, relaxed, and delighted ](https://chinese-idioms.yudis.dev/idioms/xin-kuang-shen-yi)

- [心满意足 xīn mǎn yì zú Feel fully content with what one has or achieves ](https://chinese-idioms.yudis.dev/idioms/xin-man-yi-zu)

- [心平气和 xīn píng qì hé Stay calm and even tempered ](https://chinese-idioms.yudis.dev/idioms/xin-ping-qi-he)

- [信誓旦旦 xìn shì dàn dàn Make emphatic, solemn assurances ](https://chinese-idioms.yudis.dev/idioms/xin-shi-dan-dan)

- [欣欣向荣 xīn xīn xiàng róng Grow and thrive vigorously ](https://chinese-idioms.yudis.dev/idioms/xin-xin-xiang-rong)

- [心心相印 xīn xīn xiāng yìn Understand one another deeply ](https://chinese-idioms.yudis.dev/idioms/xin-xin-xiang-yin)

- [心猿意马 xīn yuán yì mǎ Be restless and unable to focus ](https://chinese-idioms.yudis.dev/idioms/xin-yuan-yi-ma)

- [心悦诚服 xīn yuè chéng fú Accept willingly and sincerely ](https://chinese-idioms.yudis.dev/idioms/xin-yue-cheng-fu)

- [心照不宣 xīn zhào bù xuān Understand each other without saying it ](https://chinese-idioms.yudis.dev/idioms/xin-zhao-bu-xuan)

- [心直口快 xīn zhí kǒu kuài Speak frankly and readily ](https://chinese-idioms.yudis.dev/idioms/xin-zhi-kou-kuai)

- [兴高采烈 xìng gāo cǎi liè Be cheerful and excited ](https://chinese-idioms.yudis.dev/idioms/xing-gao-cai-lie)

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