Rivers of Language. Idiom Writing Dictionary

Author: Hu Zhen
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Publish Date: 2001-08-01
Features:
Hua Shan Guan Jin? Hua Shan: A fan made of feathers. Guan (quan) Jin: An ancient headband made of silk. Originally a garment for scholars in ancient times. Later used to describe the composed and strategic demeanor of advisors. As in Su Shi's "Nian Nu Jiao · Chi Bi Huai Gu": "I imagine Gong Jin of that time, when Xiao Qiao was newly married, with heroic posture and brilliant spirit. ~ In a casual manner, he talked and laughed, and the formidable enemy turned to dust and smoke."
Hong Fei Cui Wu? Hong, Cui: Both refer to bright clothing colors. Describes the scene of women in colorful attire playing together. As in Chapter 62 of Dream of the Red Chamber: "Shouting and yelling, filling the hall with ~, jade and pearls shimmering, truly lively."
Hong Nan Lü Nu? Hong, Lü: Colorful and dazzling. Refers to young men and women in luxurious attire. As in Zhang Zhuo's Scattering the Fables (Chapter 19): "The three men moored their boat, stepping ashore and walking slowly; but saw ~, holding hands and walking together; rotten fruits and muddy wine, setting up stalls in the way."
Shu Wu's Revised Xiao Pu · Fan Ji Yong Ji: "~, to this day, the wild grass and barren fields."