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Learn idioms during the holidays, +2 per day (2022.2.4)

Learn idioms during the holidays, +2 per day

(2022.2.4)

Indiscriminately charged

Learn idioms during the holidays, +2 per day (2022.2.4)

The metaphor of people without real talent and practical learning is mixed in and counted, and it is also used to express self-humility.

Abuse: Obfuscation.

竽: The name of an ancient musical instrument.

Charge: Impersonate, make up.

During the Warring States period, King Xuan of Qi was particularly fond of listening to the great ensemble of The Dragon and specially formed a large band of three hundred people. There is a Mr. NanGuo who can't blow the pipe, but mixed into the band, he shook his head and "faked blowing", seemed to be more engaged than anyone. King Xuan of Qi died, and the successor King of Qi liked to listen to solos, and Mr. Nanguo could no longer mix, so he had to sneak away quietly.

Willow dark flowers bright

Learn idioms during the holidays, +2 per day (2022.2.4)

It was meant to describe the beautiful scenery. Later, it was often used as a metaphor for seeing hope in a difficult situation.

Dark: Intense green.

Ming: Bright.

After the Southern Song Dynasty poet Lu You was dismissed from his official position by the imperial court, he lived idly in his hometown of Shanyin. Once, he went to Xishan to play, passing a small village with flowers and green willows, and the beautiful scenery inspired him, and he wrote a good poem that has been passed down through the ages, "You Shanxi Village". The poem uses the word "willow dark flowers" to describe the scenery of this small village.

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