About the project

Wisdom made memorable.

Chengyu are compact Chinese idioms—usually four characters—that hold stories, values, warnings, and turns of phrase accumulated across generations.

One idea each day

Daily Chengyu is designed for steady learning rather than endless scrolling. Visit each day for one idiom, or search the complete library when a particular idea catches your attention.

A recovered collection

This edition was rebuilt from the content of the original Daily Chengyu app. We removed duplicate records and normalized 664 unique entries into one maintainable collection. Historical attributions are being reviewed over time.

Quiet by design

The site does not call an AI model while you browse. Search, favorites, and pronunciation work directly in your browser, keeping the experience fast and predictable.