The word "water" in the idiom "like a duck to water" refers to Zhuge Liang, the prime minister of Shu and Han Dynasties in the Three Kingdoms period. The related knowledge is as follows:
1. The idiom "Like a duck to water" comes from The History of the Three Kingdoms, Shu Shu and Zhuge Liang Biography. The original text is: "Liu Bei, a hero in the world, has a gap with Cao Cao and lives in Jingzhou. Prepare the name of Wen Liang (Zhuge Liang) and take care of it. "
2. Zhuge Liang, whose name is Kongming and whose name is Wolong, was a famous strategist, politician, writer, calligrapher and inventor in the late Eastern Han Dynasty. He was loyal to the Shu and Han countries all his life and worked hard to realize the great cause of reunification. After Liu Bei visited the cottage and invited him out of the mountain, Zhuge Liang assisted Liu Bei to establish the Shu-Han regime and served as the prime minister.
3. The idiom "like a duck to water" describes that a person has got an environment or conditions that are very suitable for his talents and personality, and can give full play to his talents. The word "water" in this idiom symbolizes an environment that can nourish and accommodate talents.
4. Zhuge Liang won the trust and support of Liu Bei during the Shu and Han Dynasties, and was able to display his talents and made great contributions to the country. Therefore, the "water" in "like a duck to water" refers to the environment in which Zhuge Liang lived during the Shu and Han Dynasties.
Relevant knowledge about the Three Kingdoms Period
1. The Three Kingdoms Period is an important period in China's history, from about 214 to 28 AD. It is the late Eastern Han Dynasty and the early Jin Dynasty, with a history of nearly a hundred years.
2. The Three Kingdoms period was characterized by political chaos, frequent wars and social unrest. During this period, many famous politicians, strategists and writers appeared, such as Cao Cao, Liu Bei, Sun Quan, Zhuge Liang and Zhou Yu.
3. Politically, the Three Kingdoms Period was an important period of division in China's history. During this period, Wei, Shu and Wu competed with each other for territory and resources. War is the norm and the political situation is very unstable.
4. Economically, the economy of the Three Kingdoms period was also greatly affected. Due to war and political turmoil, agricultural and handicraft production has been greatly damaged. At the same time, due to division and competition, the economic development of the three countries is also different.
5. in terms of culture, the culture of the three kingdoms period was also very prosperous. During this period, many famous writers, calligraphers and painters appeared, such as "Seven Scholars in Jian 'an" and "Seven Sages in Bamboo Forest". At the same time, Buddhism and Taoism were widely spread and developed during the Three Kingdoms period.