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惯用语 (慣用語)
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Comprehensive Chinese-English Dictionary

惯用语 [guànyòngyǔ]
  1. 1. noun A phrase with a fixed pattern habitually used in spoken language. It usually has three syllables and metaphoric or extended meanings, such as "碰钉子", "吹牛皮" and "打马虎眼".
    惯用语用好了能够增强文章的可读性。
    Appropriate use of habitual sayings can increase an article's readability.

Contemporary Standard Chinese Dictionary

惯用语 [guànyòngyǔ]
  1. 1. 口语中一种相沿习用的定型短语。形式多为三个音节,语义多为比喻义或引申义。如"碰钉子""吹牛皮""打马虎眼"等。

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