Should chengyu be used in general conversation?

[vea]

Hi
Basically I'm not too sure whether or not 成语 should be used in general conversation. I've seen some people use it but isn't the general conversation meant to be quite informal?

vea

 

[polky]

Use it... it reflects well on you!

[darkphoenix]

If you know how to use it lol

[simonhu81292]

如果用过多的成语会不会给考官一个装聪明的形象？

[vea]

Thanks for the replies.
I guess I will start多用成语 in my preparation of general conversation for next year 

[physics]

i have nvr heard of chengyu even though i'm chinese :O
(is it traditional chinese?)


LMAO i fail at this so bad with my uneducated chinese brain >.> mummy complains that my  children wont be able to speak chinese and that i have to marry a chink guy just for the sake of keeping chinese running in the family..... :idiot2:

[vea]

i have nvr heard of chengyu even though i'm chinese :O
(is it traditional chinese?)

No, chengyu are just 4 word sayings that brighten up your essays and language

Yeah they're one of the best ways to impress the examiners and improve your marks

[Gloamglozer]

i have nvr heard of chengyu even though i'm chinese :O
(is it traditional chinese?)

No, chengyu are just 4 word sayings that brighten up your essays and language

Yeah they're one of the best ways to impress the examiners and improve your marks

Use it, but more importantly, use it in the right context.  If not, it sounds really awkward and instead of rewarding you, it becomes your worst nightmare.

[the.watchman]

i have nvr heard of chengyu even though i'm chinese :O
(is it traditional chinese?)

No, chengyu are just 4 word sayings that brighten up your essays and language

Yeah they're one of the best ways to impress the examiners and improve your marks

Use it, but more importantly, use it in the right context.  If not, it sounds really awkward and instead of rewarding you, it becomes your worst nightmare.

Agreed
It's gotta fit neatly

[vea]

i have nvr heard of chengyu even though i'm chinese :O
(is it traditional chinese?)

No, chengyu are just 4 word sayings that brighten up your essays and language

Yeah they're one of the best ways to impress the examiners and improve your marks

Use it, but more importantly, use it in the right context.  If not, it sounds really awkward and instead of rewarding you, it becomes your worst nightmare.

Agreed
It's gotta fit neatly

True that... Why aren't you doing chinese the.watchman?

[the.watchman]

i have nvr heard of chengyu even though i'm chinese :O
(is it traditional chinese?)

No, chengyu are just 4 word sayings that brighten up your essays and language

Yeah they're one of the best ways to impress the examiners and improve your marks

Use it, but more importantly, use it in the right context.  If not, it sounds really awkward and instead of rewarding you, it becomes your worst nightmare.

Agreed
It's gotta fit neatly

True that... Why aren't you doing chinese the.watchman?

I have Latin on my side (soz guys, i love chinese but i love latin more )

[vea]

You could've done both though!

[the.watchman]

You could've done both though!

It'd be hard to fit it in, with the rest of my subjects
And I don't speak at home, so I'm disadvantaged already

[vea]

You could've done both though!

It'd be hard to fit it in, with the rest of my subjects
And I don't speak at home, so I'm disadvantaged already

Ohh that means I'm disadvantaged too

[TrueTears]

Hi
Basically I'm not too sure whether or not 成语 should be used in general conversation. I've seen some people use it but isn't the general conversation meant to be quite informal?

vea

 

yeh use heaps, but make sure they sound pro and good