Idiom Stories (Part 1 and Part 2)

Author: Pengyu
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Idioms are the shining pearls in the treasure trove of Chinese vocabulary. They are concise and profound fixed phrases formed through long-term usage by people. They have rigorous structures, strong expressive power, and a solemn and elegant literary flavor, making them popular among people. Whether in speech or writing, accurately and appropriately incorporating idioms can enhance the beauty of language. They often originate from ancient classics, fables, poetry, and other literary works, many of which contain rich legends or historical allusions. For example, idioms derived from myths and fables: "Ye Gong's Love for Dragons" comes from New Sequence of Miscellaneous Matters, and "Opening Heaven and Earth" comes from Northern Mountains of Classic of Mountains and Seas; idioms derived from historical stories: "Completing the Jade and Returning to Zhao" comes from Records of the Grand Historian·Lian Po and Lin Xiangru, and "Rising at the Sound of the Rooster" comes from Book of Jin·Zu Ti; idioms derived from poetry and literature: "Diligent and Conscientious" comes from Book of Songs·Great Elegies·Clouds and Rivers, and "Learning Without Boredom" comes from The Analects·Discourses on the Way; idioms derived from colloquial sayings: "Wolfish Ambition," "Unity is Strength," and "Target of All Criticism" come from ancient slang, while "Clean and Empty," "Mixed Blessings," "All Means Are Exhausted," and "Evasive and Indirect" come from later colloquial language. Regardless of their origins, these idioms contain vast knowledge in politics, economy, military, diplomacy, science, folklore, art, philosophy, and many other fields. Through the bridge of idioms, we can gain access to richer knowledge while deepening our understanding and mastery of them. Many idioms are products of specific historical periods. With the development and changes of the times, language and writing have evolved from classical to vernacular, and characters have become simpler. However, they have become more elegant and timeless due to their unique role and charm, continuously enriching and developing while adding brilliance to language and writing. To help readers learn and master idioms, we have carefully selected a large number of idioms with historical significance, storytelling, artistic value, metaphorical meaning, philosophical depth, interest, and contemporary relevance from the vast world of idioms. These have been compiled into Chinese Idiom Stories, which we believe will serve to cultivate readers' sentiments, enhance their artistic and linguistic, and provide comprehensive knowledge. The book emphasizes informativeness, readability, and completeness, with each idiom featuring three main parts: definition, origin, and story. The arrangement follows the order of stroke count, making it convenient for readers to read and reference. It serves as both a reference tool for learning idioms and a storybook suitable for readers of all levels, demonstrating broad applicability. The book is richly illustrated, highly practical, and possesses significant collectible value. We are confident that you will enjoy it and benefit from it.