Four-character expressions - 一A一B
四字格 — 一A一B
Four-character expressions (Four-character group) are frequent in written language and in a formal style. They condense a concept (often idiomatic).
Elements
一A一B
Notes and exceptions
- Do not break the expression into isolated words: it functions as a block.
- Avoid literal translation and learn the overall meaning in context first.
- Reuse the formula in a complete sentence, not as a single word.
Common mistakes
- Do not break the expression into isolated words: it functions as a block.
- Avoid literal translation and learn the overall meaning in context first.
- Reuse the formula in a complete sentence, not as a single word.
Practice quiz
Choose the best option for each sentence, then submit to view the correction.
1. Quel élément complète le mieux cette règle ?
(Appliquer la règle de la fiche.)