AP Chinese Idioms

半途而廢 bàn tú ér fèi

To give up halfway or abandon a task before completion.

脚踏實地 jiǎo tà shí dì

To be pragmatic and realistic, focusing on practical steps to achieve goals.

九牛一毛 jiǔ niú yī máo

refers to something that is insignificant or a drop in the bucket compared to a larger situation.

一無所有 yìwúsuǒyǒu

To have nothing at all or to be completely devoid of possessions.

一見鍾情 yí jiàn zhōng qíng

refers to falling in love at first sight, an instant romantic attraction. can also be used for other physical objects

自由自在 zì yóu zì zài

refers to a state of being free and unrestrained, living without worries or constraints.

莫名其妙 mò míng qí miào

refers to something that is baffling or inexplicable, often causing confusion or surprise.

抛磚引玉 pāo zhuān yǐn yù

basically means you're "just tossing an idea out there." Humble way to introduce a topic to a conversation

豁然開朗 huò rán kāi lǎng

refers to a sudden realization or clarity, often after confusion or doubt, leading to a clear understanding of a situation.

津津有味 jīn jīn yǒu wèi

means to enjoy something very much, often used to describe savoring food or an engaging story.

理所當然 lǐ suǒ dāng rán

means something is taken for granted or considered natural and obvious.

半途而廢 bàn tú ér fèi

To give up halfway before completing a task.

心血來潮 xīn xuè lái cháo

means to act on a sudden impulse or whim, often leading to spontaneous decisions or actions.

亂七八糟 luàn qī bā zāo

means messy, chaotic, or disorganized, often used to describe a situation or appearance that is in complete disarray.

不可思議 bù kě sī yì

means something that is unimaginable or incredible, often used to describe events or situations that defy logic or reason.