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Four-Character

Definition:

A term referring to a group of four Chinese characters used in written Chinese literature, idioms, and proverbs for a concise expression of a certain meaning or concept.

Examples:

Noun: The four-character phrase "人山人海" (rén shān rén hǎi) means "a crowd of people" in Chinese.

Adjective: Learning traditional Chinese idioms often involves deciphering the meanings behind four-character expressions.

Verb: She enjoys creating her own four-character idioms to express complex emotions.

Adverb: The story was beautifully written, with four-character expressions strategically positioned throughout.

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