Learn Chinese Idiom with Pinyin and English

• Idiom in Chinese-饮食男女。
• Pinyin of Idiom– yǐn shí nán nǚ.
• Idiom’s Meaning in English– Men and women are driven by the desires of food and sex. The Chinese idiom “yǐn shí nán nǚ” signifies that men and women are naturally driven by two fundamental desires: the need for food (yǐn) to sustain life, and the urge for intimacy and companionship (nán nǚ) that fulfills emotional and sexual needs. It encapsulates the primal instincts that motivate human beings, regardless of gender.

Chinese Idiom Stories Books (HSK All Levels):

• Books to Learn Chinese Idiom Stories (Part 1)
• Books to Learn Chinese Idiom Stories (Part 2)
• Books to Learn Chinese Idiom Stories (Part 3)

Learn Chinese Idiom Story in English (成语故事的英文)

In an ancient town, there lived a young chef named Zhang Tao who was renowned for his exceptional culinary skills. His dishes, with their perfect combination of color, aroma, and taste, were highly praised by the townspeople. Meanwhile, there was a beautiful young woman named Li Wan’er, who was admired by many young men for her gentle nature and wit.

Zhang Tao and Li Wan’er met by chance at a temple fair and were immediately drawn to each other. Zhang Tao captivated Li Wan’er’s taste buds with his culinary prowess, while Li Wan’er charmed Zhang Tao with her warmth and intelligence. They began to spend more time together, enjoying meals and sharing their appreciation for food and life.

As time passed, Zhang Tao discovered that Li Wan’er’s love for food was no less intense than his own. She not only enjoyed eating, but also studied recipes and experimented with new cooking methods. This surprised and delighted Zhang Tao, as they shared a common passion and pursuit.

In the end, Zhang Tao and Li Wan’er fell in love and started a restaurant together, sharing their culinary culture with more people. Their love story became a beautiful legend in the town, and people often said that they were brought together by the “yǐn shí nán nǚ” of life.

Learn Idiom Story in Chinese (成语故事)

在古代的一个小镇上，有一位年轻的厨师张涛，他烹饪技艺高超，做的菜肴色香味俱全，深受镇上居民的喜爱。而与此同时，镇上还有一位美丽的少女李婉儿，她温柔贤淑，聪明伶俐，是镇上男子们心仪的对象。

张涛和李婉儿在一次庙会中偶然相遇，两人被对方深深吸引。张涛用他的美食俘获了李婉儿的胃，而李婉儿则用她的温柔和才情打动了张涛的心。他们开始频繁地约会，一起品尝美食，一起赏花赏月，享受着爱情的甜蜜。

然而，随着时间的推移，张涛发现李婉儿对美食的热爱并不亚于自己。她不仅喜欢吃，还常常研究菜谱，尝试各种新的烹饪方法。这让张涛感到既惊讶又欣喜，因为他们有着共同的爱好和追求。

最终，张涛和李婉儿走到了一起，他们共同经营着一家餐馆，将美食文化传递给更多的人。他们的爱情故事也成为了镇上流传的佳话，人们都说他们是因为“饮食男女”而走到一起的。

Learn Keywords with English, Simplified Chinese Characters, and Pinyin (关键词)

张涛（Zhāng Tāo）: Zhang Tao (male protagonist)
李婉儿（Lǐ Wǎnr）: Li Wan’er (female protagonist)
庙会（miào huì）: temple fair
美食（měi shí）: delicious food
烹饪（pēng rèn）: cooking
菜谱（cài pǔ）: recipe

Pinyin of Idiom Story (故事的拼音)

Zài gǔdài de yīgè xiǎo zhèn shàng, yǒuyī wèi niánqīng de chúshī zhāngtāo, tā pēngrèn jìyì gāochāo, zuò de càiyáo sè xiāngwèi jùquán, shēn shòu zhèn shàng jūmín de xǐ’ài. Ér yǔ cǐ tóngshí, zhèn shàng hái yǒuyī wèi měilì de shàonǚ lǐwǎn’er, tā wēnróu xiánshū, cōngmíng línglì, shì zhèn shàng nánzǐmen xīnyí de duìxiàng.

Zhāngtāo hé lǐwǎn’er zài yīcì miàohuì zhōng ǒurán xiāngyù, liǎng rén bèi duìfāng shēn shēn xīyǐn. Zhāngtāo yòng tā dì měishí fúhuòle lǐwǎn’er de wèi, ér lǐwǎn’er zé yòng tā de wēnróu hé cáiqíng dǎdòngle zhāngtāo de xīn. Tāmen kāishǐ pínfán de yuēhuì, yīqǐ pǐncháng měishí, yīqǐ shǎng huā shǎng yuè, xiǎngshòuzhe àiqíng de tiánmì.

Rán’ér, suízhe shíjiān de tuīyí, zhāngtāo fāxiàn lǐwǎn’er duì měishí de rè’ài bìng bù yǎ yú zìjǐ. Tā bùjǐn xǐhuān chī, hái chángcháng yánjiū càipǔ, chángshì gè zhǒng xīn de pēngrèn fāngfǎ. Zhè ràng zhāngtāo gǎndào jì jīngyà yòu xīnxǐ, yīnwèi tāmen yǒuzhe gòngtóng de àihào hé zhuīqiú.

Zuìzhōng, zhāngtāo hé lǐwǎn’er zǒu dàole yīqǐ, tāmen gòngtóng jīngyíngzhe yījiā cānguǎn, jiāng měishí wénhuà chuándì gěi gèng duō de rén. Tāmen de àiqíng gùshì yě chéngwéile zhèn shàng liúchuán de jiāhuà, rénmen dōu shuō tāmen shì yīnwèi “yǐnshí nánnǚ” ér zǒu dào yīqǐ de.