Four-character expressions - Seven A Eight B
四字格 — 七A八B
Four-character expressions (四字格) are frequent in written language and in a formal style. They condense an idea (often quasi-idiomatic).
Elements
Seven A Eight B
Common mistakes
- Do not break the expression into isolated words: it functions as a block.
- Avoid literal translation and learn the global sense 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.)