1. 马马虎虎 (mǎ mǎ hǔ hǔ)
- 马 (mǎ) – horse
- 虎 (hǔ) – tiger
- Meaning: “So-so” or “careless.” Literally “horse horse tiger tiger,” it implies something done roughly or not very well.
- Example: 他的作业马马虎虎，老师不满意。
(Tā de zuòyè mǎmǎhǔhǔ, lǎoshī bù mǎnyì.)
His homework is so-so, and the teacher is not satisfied.
2. 一边一边 (yī biān yī biān)
- 一 (yī) – one
- 边 (biān) – side
- Meaning: “At the same time.” Indicates doing two actions simultaneously.
- Example: 我一边吃饭一边看书。
(Wǒ yībiān chī fàn yībiān kàn shū.)
I eat and read a book at the same time.
3. 一心一意 (yī xīn yī yì)
- 心 (xīn) – heart
- 意 (yì) – intention
- Meaning: “Wholeheartedly” or “with single-minded focus.”
- Example: 他一心一意学习中文。
(Tā yīxīn yīyì xuéxí Zhōngwén.)
He studies Chinese wholeheartedly.
4. 大手大脚 (dà shǒu dà jiǎo)