Paint the Dragon Dot the Eyes 畫龍點睛 | Learn Chinese Now

Paint the Dragon Dot the Eyes 畫龍點睛 | Learn Chinese Now

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10 Video Views·Apr 30, 2023

We introduce you to the 4-character Mandarin Chinese saying "Paint the Dragon Dot the Eyes." This is a traditional Chinese Chengyu and has an interesting story behind it.

Beginning dialogue

Ben: 我準備好了去開會 Wǒ zhǔnbèi hǎo le qù kāi hùi
I'm prepared for my meeting

Karen: 等等,好像差了一點啥 hoaxing chà le yìdiǎn shá
Wait, wait, it seems you are missing something.

Ben: 甚麼東西? Shénme dōngxi?
What thing?

Karen: 這個 zhège
This

Ben: 我試試看 Wǒ shìshì kàn
I'll give it a try...

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