The “Colloquial Idiomatic Expressions”, included in this book, refers to a regular pattern of expression in spoken Chinese often used by the Chinese people in daily life.

General textbooks include few of this kind of patterns as grammar essentials, so there are few chances for students to learn them directly, but it is very common in everyday Chinese, and it is often tested in Listening and Dialogue question types in the HSK exams.

We selected the most commonly-used idiomatic expressions in spoken Chinese, as well as plenty of examples and usage essentials in this book, in order to help learners understand these patterns for learning Chinese or preparing for the HSK exam. This book also provides translation and corresponding written form for reference.

This book will help learners improve their understanding and ability to express themselves in spoken Chinese, help them get familiar with the spoken text in the HSK exam, and provide plenty of examples and cases to teachers for their spoken Chinese teaching.