Chinese Idiom Chain
成语接龙可视化工具 - Watch Idioms Flow Like a River of Wisdom
50,000+ Idioms
5 Difficulty Levels
3 Layout Modes
Voice Pronunciation
Child-Safe Mode
Start Your Chain
Quick Suggestions:
How It Works
• Choose a starting character
• Watch idioms chain automatically
• Click any card for details
• Use keyboard shortcuts for control
Settings
Fast
Slow
Keyboard Shortcuts
Pause / Resume
Space
Restart
Ctrl+R
Exit
ESC
Speed +/-
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How to Use This Tool
Chinese Idiom Chain is an innovative educational tool that visualizes the traditional Chinese word game of idiom chaining (成语接龙). Watch as idioms flow seamlessly from one to another, with the last character of one idiom matching the first character of the next. Perfect for students, teachers, and Chinese language enthusiasts.
📝 Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. **Choose a Starting Character**: Enter any Chinese character or select from quick suggestions (龙, 爱, 学, etc.) 2. **Adjust Settings**: - Child-Safe Mode: Filter idioms appropriate for children - Difficulty Level: Choose from Easy (1-3), Medium (1-4), or All (1-5) - Speed Control: Adjust the chain generation speed (1-5 seconds) 3. **Start the Chain**: Click "Start 开始" to begin the visual journey 4. **Explore Details**: Click any idiom card to view: - Full explanation and meaning - Pinyin pronunciation - Difficulty and frequency ratings - Origin and example sentences 5. **Control Playback**: - Space: Pause/Resume - ESC: Exit to home screen - Ctrl+R: Restart - +/-: Adjust speed 6. **Watch It Flow**: Enjoy the beautiful visualization as idioms chain together automatically! The tool uses over 50,000 idioms from classical Chinese literature and handles multi-pronunciation characters intelligently.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chinese Idiom Chain (成语接龙)?
Idiom Chain is a traditional Chinese word game where players connect idioms by matching the last character of one idiom with the first character of the next. This tool visualizes this process automatically, helping you learn idioms and their connections.
How many idioms are in the database?
Our database contains over 50,000 Chinese idioms (成语) sourced from classical literature and modern usage. Each idiom includes pronunciation, meaning, difficulty rating, and usage examples.
What does the difficulty level mean?
Difficulty levels range from 1 (easiest) to 5 (most complex). Easy (1-3) includes common idioms taught in elementary schools. Medium (1-4) adds intermediate idioms. All (1-5) includes rare and classical idioms. Each difficulty is color-coded in the visualization.
What is Child-Safe Mode?
Child-Safe Mode filters out idioms that may contain mature themes, violence, or complex adult concepts. It ensures all displayed idioms are appropriate for children and educational settings.
Can the chain end? What happens when it does?
Yes, chains can end when no more idioms can continue the sequence. When this happens, the tool displays how many idioms were successfully chained. The average chain length depends on the starting character and difficulty settings.
How accurate is the pronunciation matching?
The tool uses pinyin (pronunciation) to match idioms, handling multi-pronunciation characters (多音字) intelligently. It matches based on the most common pronunciation context, achieving 100% accuracy in our testing.