Fun Educational Chinese Activities for the March Holidays – 7-Day Chengyu Challenge
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The Chengyu Illustrated Dictionary & The 7-Day Challenge
The Dim Sum Warriors Chengyu Illustrated Dictionary brings Chinese idioms (Chengyu) to life with amusing illustrations, bilingual explanations, and examples.
To make learning easier and exciting, we’ve designed a 7-Day Chengyu Challenge—perfect for the March holidays or any other week-long vacation! Each day introduces a fun and useful Chengyu related to kids’ daily experiences during their break.
How to Use This Blog to Maximize Your Kid’s March Holidays
Each day, learn a new Chengyu with your child using the examples and tutoring videos below. These Chinese idioms tutoring videos are featured in Dim Sum Warriors CLUB Membership, which kids can not only learn Chengyu happily but join livestreaming events to read a lot of Chinese English stories about life lessons and important festivals! Join us if you want to make your kid’s learning journey even more engaging and interactive!
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Day 1: 手舞足蹈 (shǒu wǔ zú dǎo) – Dancing with Joy
- Literal Meaning: Hands and legs dance
- Definition: Break out in dance
Example
- 小明听到放假的消息，手舞足蹈地跳了起来！
(Xiǎo Míng tīng dào fàng jià de xiāo xī, shǒu wǔ zú dǎo de tiào le qǐ lái!)
Xiao Ming danced with joy when he heard the news about the holidays!
Chinese Activities - 姐姐拿到迪士尼门票，高兴得手舞足蹈。
(Jiě jie ná dào dí shì ní mén piào, gāo xìng de shǒu wǔ zú dǎo.)
My sister was so happy when she got Disneyland tickets that she danced around!
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Similar English Idioms:
- Dance the night away: To dance for a long time, usually at a party or celebration.
At the wedding reception, the guests danced the night away.
在婚礼上，宾客们手舞足蹈，跳了一整夜的舞。
(Zài hūnlǐ shàng, bīnkèmen shǒu wǔ zú dǎo, tiàole yī zhěng yè de wǔ.)
Chinese Activities - On cloud nine: Extremely happy, as if floating on clouds.
When he won the scholarship, he was on cloud nine.
当他获得奖学金时，他开心地手舞足蹈。
(Dāng tā huòdé jiǎngxuéjīn shí, tā kāixīn dì shǒu wǔ zú dǎo.)
Chinese Activities - On top of the world: Feeling incredibly happy, successful, or proud.
After finishing her first marathon, she felt on top of the world.
完成了人生第一场马拉松后，她开心地手舞足蹈。
(Wánchéngle rénshēng dì yī chǎng mǎlāsōng hòu, tā kāixīn dì shǒu wǔ zú dǎo.)
Chinese Activities - In seventh heaven: In a state of extreme happiness or bliss.
When they finally went on their dream vacation, they were in seventh heaven.
当他们终于去梦想中的旅行时，他们手舞足蹈，乐翻天。
(Dāng tāmen zhōngyú qù mèngxiǎng zhōng de lǚxíng shí, tāmen shǒu wǔ zú dǎo, lè fān tiān.)
Day 2: 兴高采烈 (xìng gāo cǎi liè) – Full of Excitement
- Literal Meaning: High spirits and intense enthusiasm
- Definition: Extremely happy and excited
Example
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他们在放假期间兴高采烈地去动物园。
(Tā men zài fàng jià qí jiān xìng gāo cǎi liè de qù dòng wù yuán.)
They went to the zoo during the holidays, full of excitement!
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过年时，我们一家人兴高采烈地去亲戚家拜年。
(Guò nián shí, wǒ men yī jiā rén xìng gāo cǎi liè de qù qīn qī jiā bài nián.)
During Chinese New Year, our whole family excitedly visited relatives!
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Over the moon: Extremely happy about something.
When she got accepted into her dream school, she was over the moon.
当她被理想的学校录取时，她兴高采烈地欢呼。
(Dāng tā bèi lǐxiǎng de xuéxiào lùqǔ shí, tā xìng gāo cǎi liè de huānhū.)
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Jump for joy: Show happiness by jumping excitedly.
The kids jumped for joy when they heard they were going to Disneyland.
孩子们听说要去迪士尼时，兴高采烈地跳了起来。
(Háizimen tīngshuō yào qù Díshìní shí, xìng gāo cǎi liè de tiàole qǐlái.)
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Like a kid in a candy store: Overjoyed and excited, often in a situation with many choices.
He was like a kid in a candy store at the tech expo, exploring all the new gadgets.
在科技展上，他兴高采烈地四处探索新科技产品。
(Zài kējì zhǎn shàng, tā xìng gāo cǎi liè de sìchù tànsuǒ xīn kējì chǎnpǐn.)
Day 3: 滔滔不绝 (tāo tāo bù jué) – Talking Non-Stop
- Literal Meaning: A continuous flow
- Definition: Speaking without stopping, often passionately.
Example
- 他们刚见面，就开始滔滔不绝地聊起假期的事。
(Tā men gāng jiàn miàn, jiù kāi shǐ tāo tāo bù jué de liáo qǐ jià qī de shì.)
As soon as they met, they started talking non-stop about their holiday adventures!
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小朋友们在课堂上滔滔不绝地分享自己放假期間去海边的经历。
(Xiǎo péng yǒu men zài kè táng shàng tāo tāo bù jué de fēn xiǎng zì jǐ fàngjià qíjiān qù hǎi biān de jīng lì.)
The kids talked endlessly in class about their trip to the beach during the holidays!
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Talk a mile a minute: Speak very quickly and excitedly.
She talked a mile a minute about her latest adventure.
她滔滔不绝地讲述自己的最新冒险经历。
(Tā tāo tāo bù jué de jiǎngshù zìjǐ de zuìxīn màoxiǎn jīnglì.)
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Chew someone’s ear off: Talk excessively, often to the point of annoyance.
He chewed my ear off about his favorite football team.
他滔滔不绝地讲自己最爱的足球队。
(Tā tāo tāo bù jué de jiǎng zìjǐ zuì ài de zúqiú duì.)
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Go on and on: Talk endlessly about something.
She went on and on about the movie she just watched.
她滔滔不绝地讲述刚刚看的电影。
(Tā tāo tāo bù jué de jiǎngshù gāng gāng kàn de diànyǐng.)
Day 4: 多姿多彩 (duō zī duō cǎi) – Colorful and Exciting
- Literal Meaning: Many forms, many colours
- Definition: Rich and varied in form and content; full of adventure.
Example
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他们的假期生活多姿多彩，每天都有不同的活动。
(Tā men de jià qī shēng huó duō zī duō cǎi, měi tiān dōu yǒu bù tóng de huó dòng.)
Their holiday life was full of variety, with different activities every day!
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这个夏令营活动多姿多彩，让孩子们玩得不亦乐乎！
(Zhè ge xià lìng yíng huó dòng duō zī duō cǎi, ràng hái zi men wán de bù yì lè hū!)
This summer camp was full of exciting activities, and the kids had a blast!
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A feast for the eyes: Something visually striking and beautiful.
The Lantern Festival was a feast for the eyes.
元宵节的夜晚多姿多彩，美不胜收。
(yuánxiāo jié de yèwǎn duō zī duō cǎi, měi bù shèng shōu.)
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Spice of life: Variety makes life more exciting.
Trying new experiences is the spice of life.
尝试新事物让生活多姿多彩。
(Chángshì xīn shìwù ràng shēnghuó duō zī duō cǎi.)
Day 5: 津津有味 (jīn jīn yǒu wèi) – Enjoying Something Thoroughly
- Literal Meaning: Droolworthy and tasty
- Definition: Used to describe people who eat with pleasure or savor their meals.
Example
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他们在餐厅里津津有味地吃着冰淇淋。
(Tā men zài cān tīng lǐ jīn jīn yǒu wèi de chī zhe bīng qí lín.)
They enjoyed their ice cream in the restaurant with great delight!
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爷爷津津有味地讲着小时候的故事。
(Yé yé jīn jīn yǒu wèi de jiǎng zhe xiǎo shí hòu de gù shì.)
Grandpa shared stories from his childhood with great enthusiasm!
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Savor every moment: Fully enjoy and appreciate an experience.
She savored every moment of her vacation.
她津津有味地享受着这次旅行。
(Tā jīn jīn yǒu wèi de xiǎngshòuzhe zhè cì lǚxíng.)
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Hang on every word: Listen attentively and with great interest.
The audience hung on every word of the storyteller.
观众津津有味地听着故事。
(Guānzhòng jīn jīn yǒu wèi de tīngzhe gùshì.)
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Eat it up: Enthusiastically enjoy something.
The kids ate up the bedtime story.
孩子们津津有味地听着床边故事。
(Háizimen jīn jīn yǒu wèi de tīngzhe chuáng biān gùshì.)
Day 6: 心满意足 (xīn mǎn yì zú) – Completely Satisfied
- Literal Meaning: Heart is full, mind is content
- Definition: Feeling completely happy and content with what one experienced or has.
Example
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小朋友们玩了一整天，心满意足地睡着了。
(Xiǎo péng yǒu men wán le yī zhěng tiān, xīn mǎn yì zú de shuì zháo le.)
The kids played all day and fell asleep feeling completely satisfied!
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吃完大餐后，大家都心满意足地靠在椅子上休息。
(Chī wán dà cān hòu, dà jiā dōu xīn mǎn yì zú de kào zài yǐ zi shàng xiū xí.)
After the feast, everyone leaned back in their chairs feeling fully satisfied!
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As happy as a clam: Feeling peaceful and satisfied.
After a relaxing day at the beach, she was as happy as a clam.
在海滩上度过了一天后，她心满意足地躺着休息。
(Zài hǎitān shàng dùguòle yītiān hòu, tā xīn mǎn yì zú de tǎngzhe xiūxí.)
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Counting one’s blessings: Appreciating what one has and feeling fortunate.
She sat by the fireplace, counting her blessings.
她坐在壁炉旁，心满意足地回忆自己的幸福时光。
(Tā zuò zài bìlú páng, xīn mǎn yì zú de huíyì zìjǐ de xìngfú shíguāng.)
Day 7: 依依不舍 (yī yī bù shě) – Reluctant to Leave
- Literal Meaning: So attached, can’t bear it
- Definition: Reluctant to part; broken-hearted at having to leave; can’t bear to part
Example
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假期快结束了，孩子们依依不舍地离开奶奶家。
(Jià qī kuài jié shù le, hái zǐ men yī yī bù shě de lí kāi nǎi nai jiā.)
As the holiday ended, the kids were reluctant to leave their grandmother’s house.
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他们离开游乐园时，依依不舍地回头看了好几次。
(Tā men lí kāi yóu lè yuán shí, yī yī bù shě de huí tóu kàn le hǎo jǐ cì.)
They looked back at the amusement park many times, reluctant to leave!
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Hard to say goodbye: Difficult to leave someone or something behind.
It was hard to say goodbye to her childhood home.
她依依不舍地离开自己的童年故居。
(Tā yīyī bù shě de líkāi zìjǐ de tóngnián gùjū.)
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A lump in one’s throat: Feeling emotional and about to cry when saying goodbye.
He had a lump in his throat as he waved farewell.
挥手告别时，他依依不舍，眼眶泛红。
(Huīshǒu gàobié shí, tā yī yī bù shě, yǎnkuàng fànhóng.)
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Dim Sum Warriors Bilingual Storybooks – Perfect for March Holidays!
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《快去外面玩! GO OUTSIDE AND PLAY!》 – A hilarious story about convincing Baozi to put down his device, go outside and PLAY!
- 《全世界最大的背包! THE WORLD’S BIGGEST BACKPACK!》 – During the holidays, Baozi and his friends are going hiking. His friends are shocking to see Baozi’s World’s Biggest Backpack.
Do you know what’s inside the backpack?
Why does he bring such huge, enormous, gigantic backpack?
- 《糟糕! UH-OH!》 – It’s the first going back to school after a long holiday. Can Papa Bao get Baozi to school on time, without forgetting anything?
