1. Yanshouhuánfei
Pinyin: yàn shòu huán féi.
Interpretation: Describes the different body shapes of women, each with its own beauty. It also refers to the different styles of works of art, each with its own strengths.
Source: Song Su Shi's "Sun Xin Lao Qiu Mo Miao Pavilion Poems": "Short, long, fat and thin have their own styles. Who dares to hate the jade ring and flying swallows."
Translation: Calligraphy, no matter how short it is, No matter how tall or thin you are, everyone has their own appearance. Who can say that Yuhuan is fat and Feiyan is not beautiful?
Example: Some dressing tables lean on mirrors, and some have green sleeves leaning on railings. It’s impossible to describe how thin and fat they are.
2. Each has its own merits
Pinyin: gè yǒu qiān qiū.
Interpretation: Each has its own value of existence. It is a metaphor that at the same level, everyone has their own strengths and characteristics.
Source: "Three Poems with Su Wu" by Li Ling of the Han Dynasty: "It is difficult to meet again, but three years is a thousand years."
Translation: It is difficult to have another chance to have a wonderful gathering. , in the past three years of gathering together, we have formed a deep friendship that is better than a thousand years.
Example: Chinese lyric poetry and narrative poetry have always developed in the same way, and each has its own merits.
3. Spring Orchids and Autumn Chrysanthemums
Pronunciation: chūn lán qiū jú
Interpretation: Orchids in spring and chrysanthemums in autumn have their own characteristics in different seasons. Unique graceful style. Metaphors each have their own expertise.
Source: "Hezhu Si Wang Qi" by Shi Guan of the Tang Dynasty: "Jiangzhang Qingjin is expensive in the same day; spring orchids and autumn chrysanthemums are prosperous at different times."
Translation: Jiangzhang Shimen Qingjin As noble as students, orchids in spring and chrysanthemums in autumn are the glory of different seasons.
Example: Wang Li's calligraphy is particularly excellent, and Li Ming's chess skills are outstanding. They are both talented, each with their own strengths.
4. Each is good at winning
Pronunciation: gè shàn shèng chǎng.
Interpretation: Describes exquisite skills and each has his or her own strengths.
Source: Han Dynasty Zhang Heng's "Tokyo Fu": "Qin's government has a sharp beak and a long distance, and finally it is good at the field."
Translation: The Qin State, which has a sharp beak and a long distance, regards the world as its big field. , finally won a victory.
Example: The candidates are all good at winning, and the competition is still going on.
Extended information:
Antonym: each has its own shortcomings
Pinyin: gè yǒu suǒ duǎn.
Explanation: Each has its own shortcomings.
Source: "Historical Records·Biography of Bai Qi Wang Jian" by Sima Qian of the Western Han Dynasty: "It is not appropriate for Sun Wangli to be captured by Xiang Yu! Each of them has his own shortcomings."
Translation: Isn't it appropriate to wait until Sun Wangli is captured by Xiang Yu? They each have their own shortcomings.
Example: In this competition, students have their own shortcomings and should continue to work hard.