EPISODE · Feb 26, 2026 · 2 MIN
如火如荼 (rú huǒ rú tú)
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📖 Today's 成语: 如火如荼 (rú huǒ rú tú)Meaning: Like a raging fire and white cogon flowers (in full swing)Summary: 如火如荼 (rú huǒ rú tú) describes a state where a large-scale activity or project has reached its climax and is being carried out with intense energy. While it originally depicted the awe-inspiring sight of a disciplined army, modern usage typically applies it to construction, events, or social movements to describe them as being 'in full swing' or 'flourishing' in a positive sense.Read the full transcript with multilingual translations, meaning/usage notes, examples, and cultural context:如火如荼 (rú huǒ rú tú) | 每天成语
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📖 Today's 成语: 如火如荼 (rú huǒ rú tú) Meaning: Like a raging fire and white cogon flowers (in full swing) Summary: 如火如荼 (rú huǒ rú tú) describes a state where a large-scale activity or project has reached its climax and is being carried out with intense energy. While it originally depicted the awe-inspiring sight of a disciplined army, modern usage typically applies it to construction, events, or social movements to describe them as being 'in full swing' or 'flourishing' in a positive sense. Read...
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