熟語 — meaning in English

English meaning

• idiom noun A phrase whose meaning can't be worked out just from the words in it, such as "kick the bucket."
• idiomatic adj Pertaining or conforming to idiom, the natural mode of expression of a language.

Senses

熟語 is used for these senses in English:

• chengyu (linguistics) A certain kind of Chinese set phrase originating in Classical Chinese, typically four characters in length, and usually proverbial.
• idiomatic Pertaining or conforming to idiom, the natural mode of expression of a language.

idiom — full definition

1. noun A phrase whose meaning can't be worked out just from the words in it, such as "kick the bucket."
2. noun A characteristic style of expression used in a language, art form, or field.

idiomatic — full definition

1. adj Pertaining or conforming to idiom, the natural mode of expression of a language.
2. adj Resembling or characteristic of an idiom.
3. adj Using many idioms.
4. adj Relating to parts or pieces which are written both within the natural physical limitations of the instrument and human body and, less so or less often, the styles of playing used on specific instruments.

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