Chinese Language Idioms Quiz

10 Questions | By Rolfch1p | Last updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Total Attempts: 360

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This quiz will test your ability to recognize common Chinese idioms. Most Chinese scholars will be able to pass.

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1.

胸有成竹
- A.
  
  To be very sure
- B.
  
  To have the appearance of bamboo
- C.
  
  To be depressed greatly
- D.
  
  To be extremely cheerful
- E.
  
  To mature fully
2.

一如既往
- A.
  
  Fast, faster than anyone else
- B.
  
  Exactly the same as before
- C.
  
  An event that cannot be forseen
- D.
  
  Vivid and explained in very much detail
- E.
  
  Sensitive about one's looks
3.

巧夺天工
- A.
  
  Extremely accurate bow
- B.
  
  Extremely dumb in logic
- C.
  
  Extremely sleepy at night
- D.
  
  Extremely skilled at crafting
- E.
  
  Extremely tall human
4.

波光粼粼
- A.
  
  Dark
- B.
  
  Shiny
- C.
  
  Bright
- D.
  
  Hard
- E.
  
  Soft
5.

人云亦云
- A.
  
  One is as tall as the clouds
- B.
  
  Handy in all aspects
- C.
  
  No personal opinions at all
- D.
  
  Humans who try to reach for the highest
- E.
  
  A clear day without any clouds
6.

诡计多端
- A.
  
  Cunning
- B.
  
  Skilled
- C.
  
  Fooled
- D.
  
  Sad
- E.
  
  Happy
7.

一筹莫展
- A.
  
  Something that can't be true
- B.
  
  An object that is on display
- C.
  
  Telling someone the truth
- D.
  
  Something that can't be predicted
- E.
  
  Making no mistakes at all
8.

千钧一发
- A.
  
  Safe
- B.
  
  Dangerous
- C.
  
  Scary
- D.
  
  Encouraging
- E.
  
  Dissuading
9.

一败涂地
- A.
  
  A direct effect
- B.
  
  A quick death
- C.
  
  Tremendous loss
- D.
  
  Excellent rhetoric
- E.
  
  Pleasing sounds
10.

日上三竿
- A.
  
  To be late for morning exercise
- B.
  
  To be up from bed late
- C.
  
  To be fatigued greatly
- D.
  
  To have snoring problems
- E.
  
  To hang three bamboo everyday