Chinese Word of the Day | 每日一词

特师的每日一词，2026年1月14日的词汇是：明 míng 争 zhēng 暗 àn 斗 dòu

释义 Definition

明争暗斗的意思是表面和私下都在激烈争斗，形容双方用尽各种手段互相竞争。

明 míng 争 zhēng 暗 àn 斗 dòu means engaging in fierce struggles both overtly and covertly, describing two parties using every possible means to compete against each other.

例句 Example

近期的界面新闻中，有篇标题为《棋盘上的作弊与“买卖”》的文章，作者赵孟是这样用这个词的：「在权力交接的关键时期，公司高层之间的明争暗斗愈演愈烈，各种派系为了争夺控制权使尽手段，导致整个组织陷入内耗。」这里说的是公司内部不同派系为了权力公开和隐蔽地激烈争斗。

In a recent Jiemian News article titled 'Cheating and "Dealing" on the Chessboard,' author Zhao Meng used the term as follows: 'During the critical period of power transition, the míng zhēng àn dòu among the company's top executives intensified, with various factions employing all tactics to seize control, leading the entire organization into internal friction.' This illustrates how different factions within the company openly and covertly engage in intense struggles for power.

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「明争暗斗」和「勾心斗角」意思相近，但前者更强调公开和隐蔽的全面争斗，后者偏重暗中算计。这个词源于古代权力斗争，比如宫廷或官场中，官员们既要公开竞争职位，又要私下使绊子。例如：团队项目里，有人明着提方案，暗地里贬低同事，这就是明争暗斗。

明 míng 争 zhēng 暗 àn 斗 dòu is similar in meaning to 勾 gōu 心 xīn 斗 dòu 角 jiǎo, but the former emphasizes comprehensive conflict both openly and secretly, while the latter focuses more on scheming in the shadows. This term originates from ancient power struggles, such as those in imperial courts or official circles, where officials had to compete openly for positions while also undermining rivals covertly. For example, in a team project, someone might propose ideas openly while secretly belittling colleagues—this is míng zhēng àn dòu.

特师的每日一词，2026年1月13日的词汇是：沉 chén 下 xià 心 xīn 来 lái

释义 Definition

沉下心来的意思是让心情平静下来，集中注意力，不浮躁。

The phrase '沉 chén 下 xià 心 xīn 来 lái' means to calm one's mind, focus attention, and avoid restlessness.

例句 Example

近期的《看天下》杂志中，有篇标题为《文物修复师曼妥思：倒流时间，不着急》的文章，作者明雪菲是这样用这个词的：「返工是最好的老师，阿思不得不沉下心来。他自述，这份工作打磨掉了他个性中的急。」这里说的是文物修复师通过反复练习，学会了静心工作。

In a recent issue of Vista Magazine, an article titled 'Cultural Relic Restorer Mentos: Reversing Time, No Rush' by Ming Xuefei uses this term as follows: 'Rework is the best teacher; Asi had to calm his mind (沉 chén 下 xià 心 xīn 来 lái). He recounted that this job polished away the impatience in his character.' This describes how a cultural relic restorer learns to work with a tranquil mind through repeated practice.

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「沉下心来」和「静下心来」意思相近，但沉更强调深度和专注，比如「沉下心来学习」。它常用来描述需要耐心的事情，比如做手工、读书或解决问题。反义词是心浮气躁。这个词源于古人认为心像水一样，浮躁时水面波动，沉静时才能看清事物。

'沉 chén 下 xià 心 xīn 来 lái' is similar in meaning to '静 jìng 下 xià 心 xīn 来 lái', but '沉' emphasizes depth and concentration, as in 'calm down to study'. It is often used to describe tasks requiring patience, such as crafting, reading, or problem-solving. Its antonym is '心 xīn 浮 fú 气 qì 躁 zào'. The term originates from the ancient belief that the heart is like water—when restless, the surface ripples; only when calm can one see things clearly.

特师的每日一词，2026年1月12日的词汇是：长 cháng 篇 piān 累 lěi 牍 dú

释义 Definition

长篇累牍的意思是文章或讲话写得很长，内容又多又啰嗦。

长 cháng 篇 piān 累 lěi 牍 dú means that an article or speech is written very long, with content that is both excessive and verbose.

例句 Example

《诗人十四个》这本书的自序中，作者黄晓丹是这样用这个词的：「由于古诗的意思不是那么一望即知，所以我除了经常会背诵一些莫名其妙的诗外，还要长篇累牍地讲解它们的意思。」这里说的是作者为了解释难懂的古诗，不得不写很多文字来详细说明。

In the preface of the book 'Poets Fourteen', the author Huang Xiaodan uses this term as follows: 'Since the meaning of ancient poems is not immediately obvious, aside from often reciting some inexplicable poems, I also have to explain their meanings at great length.' Here, it refers to the author having to write extensively to elaborate on the meanings of difficult-to-understand ancient poems.

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你知道吗？「长篇累牍」和「连篇累牍」意思很像，都形容文章冗长。但「连篇」更强调一篇接一篇，而『长篇』更突出单篇文章的长度。这个词来源于古代，「牍」是竹简或木片，古人写字用它们，写多了自然就「累牍」了。比如，写报告时如果内容太多、不简洁，别人可能就会说：「你的报告有点长篇累牍，可以再精简些。」

Did you know? '长 cháng 篇 piān 累 lěi 牍 dú' and '连 lián 篇 piān 累 lěi 牍 dú' have very similar meanings, both describing lengthy articles. However, '连 lián 篇 piān' emphasizes one article after another, while '长 cháng 篇 piān' highlights the length of a single article. This term originates from ancient times; '牍 dú' refers to bamboo slips or wooden tablets, which the ancients used for writing—naturally, writing a lot resulted in '累 lěi 牍 dú'. For example, if a report has too much content and lacks conciseness, someone might say, 'Your report is a bit long-winded; it could be more streamlined.'

特师的每日一词，2026年1月11日的词汇是：风 fēng 生 shēng 水 shuǐ 起 qǐ

释义 Definition

风生水起的意思是形容事情发展得很有活力、很兴旺。

风 fēng 生 shēng 水 shuǐ 起 qǐ means to describe something developing with great vitality and prosperity.

例句 Example

近期的《财经》杂志中，有篇标题为《“掘金”柬埔寨》的文章，作者孙颖妮是这样用这个词的：「在柬埔寨，贺建葛的防水材料生意做得风生水起，他每天奔波在金边不同的工地现场和项目上，忙碌但干劲十足。」这里说的是这位贺建葛先生在柬埔寨的生意非常红火。

In a recent issue of Caijing Magazine, an article titled '“掘金”柬埔寨' by Sun Yingni uses this phrase as follows: 'In Cambodia, He Jiangge's waterproofing materials business is doing 风 fēng 生 shēng 水 shuǐ 起 qǐ; he shuttles between different construction sites and projects in Phnom Penh every day, busy but full of drive.' This refers to Mr. He Jiangge's business thriving remarkably in Cambodia.

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风生水起这个成语来自风水，原指风水好、气场活跃，现在多用来形容事业或生意兴旺发达。和它意思相近的词有“红红火火”，但风生水起更强调一种动态的、充满活力的发展状态。比如你可以说：“他的新公司开业后，业务很快就做得风生水起。”或者“这个行业近年来发展得风生水起。”

The idiom 风 fēng 生 shēng 水 shuǐ 起 qǐ originates from feng shui, originally meaning good feng shui and an active energy flow, but now it is mostly used to describe flourishing careers or businesses. A similar term is '红红火火', but 风 fēng 生 shēng 水 shuǐ 起 qǐ emphasizes a more dynamic and energetic state of development. For example, you could say: 'After his new company opened, the business quickly became 风 fēng 生 shēng 水 shuǐ 起 qǐ.' or 'This industry has developed 风 fēng 生 shēng 水 shuǐ 起 qǐ in recent years.'

特师的每日一词，2026年1月10日的词汇是：全 quán 面 miàn 战 zhàn 争 zhēng

释义 Definition

全面战争是指国家或集团动用全部资源、在所有领域进行的总体战，不仅限于军事层面，还涉及经济、政治、社会等各个方面。

Total war refers to a comprehensive conflict where a nation or coalition mobilizes all resources across all domains, not limited to the military sphere but also involving economic, political, social, and other aspects.

例句 Example

近期《财新周刊》中，有篇标题为《泰柬冲突再起》的文章，作者王克柔是这样用这个词的：「局部热战不太可能发展为大规模的全⾯战争。杨保筠则认为，受地区热点议题、国内政治局⾯等多层复杂因素驱动，泰柬边境问题确有⻓期化、常态化的趋势。」这里说的是地区冲突升级的可能性有限，不太会演变成动用全部国力的总体战。

In a recent issue of Caixin Weekly, an article titled 'Renewed Thai-Cambodian Conflict' by author Wang Kerou uses the term as follows: 'A local hot war is unlikely to escalate into a large-scale total war. Yang Baoyun believes that driven by multiple complex factors such as regional hotspot issues and domestic political situations, the Thai-Cambodian border issue indeed shows a trend of becoming prolonged and normalized.' This illustrates the limited possibility of regional conflicts escalating into a full-scale war mobilizing all national resources.

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「全面战争」和「局部战争」常被对比使用。局部战争只在特定区域进行，规模有限，比如边境摩擦；而全面战争像二战那样，参战国会动员全国力量。这个词也常出现在历史和政治讨论中，比如「拿破仑战争是近代全面战争的雏形」。注意它和「总体战」意思相近，但「全面战争」更强调范围广，而「总体战」更突出资源总动员。

'Total war' and 'local war' are often contrasted. Local wars occur only in specific areas with limited scale, such as border friction, while total wars, like World War II, involve participating nations mobilizing their entire national strength. This term frequently appears in historical and political discussions, for example, 'The Napoleonic Wars were the prototype of modern total war.' Note that it is similar in meaning to 'total mobilization warfare,' but 'total war' emphasizes broad scope, whereas 'total mobilization warfare' highlights the comprehensive mobilization of resources.

特师的每日一词，2026年1月9日的词汇是：古 gǔ 来 lái 稀 xī

释义 Definition

古来稀是指人活到七十岁高龄，自古以来就很稀少。

"古 gǔ 来 lái 稀 xī" refers to the rarity of people living to the age of seventy, which has been uncommon since ancient times.

例句 Example

2026年1月2日的联合早报中，有篇标题为《不完美之美》的文章，作者李永乐是这样用这个词的：「说真的，即将步入『古来稀』的阶段，在历经岁月的大浪淘沙，从中剔除不切实际的幻想之后，越发能够接受『不完美也是美』的现实，而这绝对与悲观无关。」这里说的是人到七十岁后对生活的感悟。

In a January 2, 2026 article titled 'The Beauty of Imperfection' in Lianhe Zaobao, author Li Yongle used the term as follows: 'Honestly, as I approach the stage of "古 gǔ 来 lái 稀 xī," after weathering the sands of time and discarding unrealistic fantasies, I increasingly accept the reality that imperfection is also beauty, and this has nothing to do with pessimism.' This illustrates the life reflections of someone over seventy.

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古来稀源自杜甫诗句「人生七十古来稀」，古代因医疗条件差，活到七十岁的人很少。类似说法有「六十花甲」「八十耄耋」。如今随着医疗进步，七十岁已不罕见，但这个词仍用来优雅地指代高龄，比如「爷爷虽到古来稀之年，仍坚持每天散步」。

"古 gǔ 来 lái 稀 xī" originates from Du Fu's poetic line '人生七十古来稀,' reflecting that in ancient times, due to poor medical conditions, few lived to seventy. Similar terms include "六十花甲" (sixty years, marking a cycle) and "八十耄耋" (eighty years, denoting old age). Today, with medical advances, seventy is no longer rare, but the phrase is still used elegantly to refer to advanced age, e.g., 'Although Grandpa has reached the age of 古 gǔ 来 lái 稀 xī, he insists on walking daily.'

特师的每日一词，2026年1月8日的词汇是：生 shēng 龙 lóng 活 huó 虎 hǔ

释义 Definition

生龙活虎的意思是精力充沛、充满活力的样子。

The meaning of '生龙活虎' is a state of being energetic and full of vitality.

例句 Example

2026年1月3日的明报中，有篇标题为《车厢变成自修室》的文章，作者马家辉是这样用这个词的：「在北京4天，摄氏零下5度的气候，我仍生龙活虎，只因很少在外面行走，出入皆跳上暖气充足的网约车。」这里说的是作者在北京寒冷天气下依然精神饱满的状态。

In the Ming Pao newspaper on January 3, 2026, an article titled 'The Carriage Turns into a Study Room' by author Ma Jia Hui used this term as follows: 'In Beijing for 4 days, with temperatures at minus 5 degrees Celsius, I was still full of energy, only because I rarely walked outside, hopping in and out of well-heated ride-hailing cars.' This describes the author's spirited state despite the cold weather in Beijing.

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你知道吗？生龙活虎和“龙精虎猛”意思相近，都形容人很有精神。但生龙活虎更强调像龙和虎一样生机勃勃的状态。这个成语来自古代对龙虎的崇拜——龙能飞天呼风唤雨，虎是山林之王，组合起来就表示充满原始生命力。比如运动后可以说“他跑完步还是生龙活虎的”，或者形容小朋友“孩子们在游乐场玩得生龙活虎”。

Did you know? '生龙活虎' is similar in meaning to '龙精虎猛', both describing someone as very energetic. However, '生龙活虎' emphasizes a lively state akin to dragons and tigers. This idiom originates from ancient worship of dragons and tigers—dragons can soar through the sky and control wind and rain, while tigers are kings of the mountains and forests, combining to represent primal vitality. For example, after exercise, one might say 'he was still full of energy after running', or describe children as 'the kids played with great vitality on the playground'.

特师的每日一词，2026年1月7日的词汇是：一 yí 技 jì 傍 bàng 身 shēn

释义 Definition

一技傍身的意思是指掌握一种实用的技能，作为生活的保障或依靠。

The meaning of 'a skill to rely on' refers to mastering a practical skill as a guarantee or support for life.

例句 Example

近期《明报》有篇文章是这样用这个词的：「当年只因伯父从事手表零件加工，父亲则一直鼓励『要有一技傍身』，周建和才走入钟表世界。」这里说的是父亲通过强调技能的重要性，引导儿子选择了钟表行业。

A recent article in Ming Pao used this term like this: 'Back then, only because his uncle was engaged in watch parts processing, his father always encouraged him to "have a skill to rely on," which led Zhou Jianhe to enter the world of clocks and watches.' Here, it describes how the father guided his son to choose the clock and watch industry by emphasizing the importance of skills.

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「一技傍身」强调技能对生存的实用性，类似说法还有「手艺防身」。区别在于「傍身」更突出随身依靠的安心感，比如「学会修理电器，也算一技傍身」。这个词常用来鼓励年轻人踏实学本领，而非追求虚名。

'A skill to rely on' emphasizes the practicality of skills for survival; similar expressions include 'a craft to protect oneself.' The difference is that 'rely on' highlights a sense of security from having something to depend on at hand, such as 'learning to repair electrical appliances counts as a skill to rely on.' This term is often used to encourage young people to steadily learn practical abilities rather than pursue empty fame.

特师的每日一词，2026年1月6日的词汇是：惺 xīng 惺 xīng 相 xiāng 惜 xī

释义 Definition

惺惺相惜的意思是聪明人或才能相当的人互相理解、彼此欣赏和珍惜。

Xingxing xiangxi means intelligent or equally talented people understand, appreciate, and cherish each other.

例句 Example

最近的《三联生活周刊》中，有篇标题为《中国式女性友谊的爱与恨》的文章，作者驳静是这样用这个词的：「学习成绩最好的这两位同学之间，有竞争，又有强烈的惺惺相惜，这个时候，她们的困境是相通的。」这里说的是两位优秀同学虽然竞争，但彼此深深理解和同情对方的处境。

In the January 6, 2026 issue of Sanlian Life Weekly, an article titled 'The Love and Hate of Chinese-Style Female Friendship' by author Bo Jing uses this term as follows: 'Between these two top-performing students, there is competition, but also a strong xingxing xiangxi; at this point, their dilemmas are interconnected.' This describes how the two outstanding classmates, despite competing, deeply understand and sympathize with each other's situations.

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你知道吗？「惺惺相惜」源自成语「惺惺惜惺惺」，最早出现在元代戏曲中，形容聪明人之间自然产生的珍视之情。它和「志同道合」都表示投缘，但更强调双方才智相当、心意相通；而「同病相怜」则偏向因相似困境产生共情，不一定需要才智匹配。比如高手对决时常会惺惺相惜，艺术家之间也容易因才华而惺惺相惜。

Did you know? 'Xingxing xiangxi' originates from the idiom 'xingxing xi xingxing,' which first appeared in Yuan dynasty operas, describing the natural affection that arises between clever people. Like 'zhitongdaohé' (sharing the same ideals), it implies a rapport, but emphasizes mutual intelligence and understanding; whereas 'tongbing xianglian' (fellow sufferers sympathize with each other) focuses on empathy due to similar hardships, without requiring matched intellect. For example, masters in a duel often feel xingxing xiangxi, and artists easily cherish each other due to their talents.

特师的每日一词，2026年1月5日的词汇是：深 shēn 谙 ān

释义 Definition

深谙的意思是非常熟悉、透彻地了解某个领域或情况。

深谙 means to be very familiar with, to thoroughly understand a certain field or situation.

例句 Example

最新一期的《读书》杂志中，有篇标题为《一个村庄见中国》的文章，作者梁鸿是这样用这个词的：「我熟悉那里面每个生命的笑容，深谙那脸部表情的每一秘密，明白那里面所包含的爱恨与情仇，历史与现在。」这里说的是作者对一个村庄里人们的情感和历史有非常深入的了解。

In the January 5, 2026 issue of the 'Reading' magazine, there is an article titled 'See China in a Village' where the author Liang Hong uses the word like this: 'I am familiar with the smile of every life there, 深谙 every secret of the facial expressions, understand the love, hate, and grudges contained within, the history and the present.' Here it means the author has a very deep understanding of the emotions and history of the people in a village.

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深谙和熟悉、了解意思相近，但深谙强调理解得特别深入、透彻，常用于书面或正式场合。比如：他深谙法律（他对法律非常精通）；她深谙人情世故（她很懂人际交往的规则）。这个词来自古汉语，谙本指记忆或熟知，深加深程度，合起来表示深刻掌握。

深谙 is similar in meaning to 熟悉 (familiar) and 了解 (understand), but 深谙 emphasizes particularly deep and thorough understanding, often used in written or formal contexts. For example: 他深谙法律 (He is very proficient in law); 她深谙人情世故 (She is very knowledgeable about the rules of interpersonal relationships). This word comes from ancient Chinese, where 谙 originally meant to remember or be well-acquainted with, and 深 deepens the degree, together meaning profound mastery.