Story of the origin of words

Author: Qinhuan Niu
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: Why are items called "dongxi"? Why is using the restroom called "jie shou"? Why is being rejected at the door called "chi bimen geng"? Why is being careless called "mahu"? Why is someone with poor skills called a "caoniao"? Why is backstabbing someone called "chu xiaoxie"? Looking at these words, many people will definitely have numerous questions in their heads. The Origin Stories of Words tells the stories behind 250 words, the mysteries in your mind, helping you learn more about literature, history, geography, and science, and use these words correctly.