孔雀女

Meaning: 孔雀女 (kǒngquènǚ) peacock woman Usage: “孔雀女”指一些女孩,她们生活在大城市,从小受父母疼爱、生活富足、无忧无虑,金钱观念淡薄,择偶时并不十分注重物质条件。 “孔雀女” is a term for girls who live in cities, have been loved by their parents from the day they were born, and have led lives of luxury. They are apathetic towards money Continue Reading

抱不平

Meaning: 抱不平 (bào bù píng) to feel angry about an injustice done to someone else Usage: “抱不平”是指看到别人遇见不公平事情,心里感到愤怒,并帮助弱小的一方。有时候也说“打抱不平”。 “抱不平”means feeling angry about an injustice done to someone else. Sometimes it is used with the verb“打”. Examples: 1. 我们都为他抱不平,做了这么多事情还要被领导批评。     Wǒmen dōu Continue Reading

打圆场

Meaning: 打圆场 (dǎ yuán chǎng)  mediate a dispute; ease a situation Usage: “打圆场”是指从善意的角度出发,调解矛盾,缓和紧张气氛的行为。 “打圆场”refers to mediate a dispute from a well-meaning perspective. Examples: 1. 眼看他俩就要吵起来了,小王赶紧打圆场叫大家一起去吃饭,才避免了争吵。     Yǎnkàn tāliǎ jiùyào chǎoqǐlaile, Xiǎo Wáng gǎnjǐn dǎyuánchǎng jiào dàjiā yìqi qù chīfàn, cái Continue Reading