1. To make a big move (Cao GUI? guì)
From "Zuo Zhuan·Ten Years of Duke Zhuang": "Courage is also the essence of fighting. A big blow will weaken again, and three times it will be exhausted." ”
Explanation: The morale is boosted when the drum is played for the first time. It is a metaphor for summoning up the energy to finish the work in one go when the energy is strong.
2. A word for a thousand gold (Lü Buwei)
From "Historical Records·Biography of Lu Buwei": "Publish the gate of Xianyang City, hang a thousand gold on it, and extend the word "a word of gold" to the princes, tourists and guests. "If you give me a thousand gold, I will give you a thousand gold". The words of praise are exquisite and cannot be changed.
3. Master of One Word (Zheng Gu)
From Ji Yougong's "Chronicles of Tang Poems" of the Song Dynasty: "Zheng Gu modified Monk Qi Ji's "Early Plum" poem: 'Several branches are blooming' It means "one branch opens". People bow down to each other and regard the grain as a teacher of one word."
Interpretation: A teacher who corrects one word. Some good poems and articles become more perfect after someone else changes a single word. The person who changes the word is often called a "one-word master" or "a one-word master."
4. A meal worth a thousand gold (Han Xin)
From "Historical Records·Biography of the Marquis of Huaiyin": "Xin fished under the city, and all the floating mothers floated. One mother saw that Xin was hungry, and rice Xin , but it lasted for dozens of days. "Also: "If you believe in the country, you will be given a thousand pieces of gold by your mother."
Explanation: It is a metaphor for repaying someone who is kind to you.
5. Comeback (Xie An)
From "Book of Jin·Biography of Xie An": "He lived in seclusion in Dongshan, Kuaiji. He came back as Huanwen Sima when he was over 40 years old, and moved to Zhongshu, Situ, etc. An important position is relied upon by the Jin Dynasty to turn a corner."
Definition: Refers to taking up an important position again. It can also be used as a metaphor for regaining power after losing power.
6. The picture shows a poor dagger (Jing Ke)
From "Warring States Policy·Yan Policy Three": "The King of Qin said to Ke: 'Get up and take the picture held by Wu Yang.' Ke Take the picture and serve it. Send the picture, the picture is poor and the dagger is seen."
Explanation: It means that the truth or the original intention is revealed when things develop to the end.
7. Talking about war on paper (Zhao Kuo)
According to "Historical Records: Biography of Lian Po and Lin Xiangru": During the Warring States Period, Zhao Kuo, the son of Zhao She, the famous general of Zhao State, learned the art of war when he was young and talked about war. Even his father couldn't trouble him. Later he succeeded Lian Po as Zhao general during the Battle of Changping. They only knew how to follow the military instructions and did not know how to adapt. As a result, they were defeated by the Qin army.
Definition: Talking about war on paper. Empty theoretical talk cannot solve practical problems. It also means that empty talk cannot become reality.
8. Bearing thorns to plead guilty (Lian Po)
From "Historical Records·Biography of Lian Po and Lin Xiangru": "Lian Po heard about it and carried thorns with his bare flesh, because the guests came to Lin Xiangru's door to apologize."
Interpretation: Carrying a thorn stick to apologize to the other party. It means admitting one's mistake and apologizing to others.
9. Lying on the firewood and tasting gallbladder (Goujian)
From "Historical Records: The Family of Goujian, King of Yue": "The King of Yue rebelled against the country because he was suffering from anxiety and thinking, and he sat down with his gallbladder. "Yang gallbladder means eating and drinking gallbladder."
Explanation: Sleep on firewood and taste gallbladder when eating and sleeping. Describes a person who is hardworking and self-motivated and strives to become stronger.
10. Taking up the pole and rising up (Chen Sheng)
From Han Jia Yi's "On the Passage of Qin": "Cut down the wood to become a soldier, raise the pole to become a flag."
Definition: Cut down tree trunks as weapons and raise bamboo poles as flags to resist. Refers to the people's uprising.
11. Three Visits to the Thatched Cottage (Liu Bei)
From Zhuge Liang's "Shi Shi Biao" of Shu in the Three Kingdoms: "The late emperor did not think that his ministers were despicable, and he was in vain, so he paid three visits to his ministers in the thatched cottage. ”
Interpretation: It was originally a story about Liu Bei’s visit to Zhuge Liang in the late Han Dynasty. A metaphor for sincerity and repeated invitations.
12. The child can be taught (Zhang Liang)
From "Historical Records: The Liuhou Family": "The father went to his place and returned, saying: 'The child can be taught.' ”
Interpretation: Refers to young people who can be cultivated.
13. Besieged on all sides (Xiang Yu)
From "Historical Records of Xiang Yu": "King Xiang's army lay down on the wall. The soldiers were few and exhausted, but the Han army and the princes were surrounded by many soldiers. At night, I heard that the Han army was surrounded by heavy soldiers. The army was besieged on all sides. King Xiang was shocked and said, "All the Han people are already in good shape. How many people are there in Chu?"
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Interpretation: It is a metaphor for falling into a situation of being surrounded by enemies and being isolated and helpless.
14. Laodang Yizhuang (Ma Yuan)
From "The Book of the Later Han Dynasty·The Biography of Ma Yuan" ": "A husband's ambition is to be strong when he is poor, and strong when he is old. ”
Interpretation: Although one is old, one is more ambitious and more energetic.
15. Joining the army (Ban Chao)
From "Book of the Later Han·Biography of Ban Chao" "A man who has no other ambitions should just imitate Fu Jiezi and Zhang Qian, who made military exploits in foreign lands in order to win the title of marquis. How can he be able to write and inkstone for a long time?" "
Interpretation: Throw away the pen and join the army. Refers to the literati joining the army.
16. Wasted everything (King Shang)
From "Shang Shu·Wucheng": " Nowadays, the king of Shang is unjust, squandering natural resources and harming the people. ”
Interpretation: Originally refers to the destruction of all natural things. Later it refers to the destruction of things at will without knowing how to cherish them.
17. Secretly crossing Chencang (Han Xin)
From Yuan Dynasty·Anonymous The second chapter of "Secretly Visiting Chencang": "With Fan Kuaiming building the plank road, I can secretly visit the ancient Chencang Road. This Chu soldier did not know his wisdom, so he must form troops to guard the plank road. I went to Chencang Ancient Road to intercept him and caught him off guard. ”
Interpretation: It is a metaphor for confusing the other party with an illusion, but in fact it has other plans.
18. The food that comes (Qian Ao)
From "Book of Rites" "Under the Tan Gong": "I won't eat the food I complain about, so that's what I am doing!" "
Interpretation: Refers to insulting charity.
19. Angry (Lin Xiangru)
From "Historical Records·Biography of Lian Po and Lin Xiangru": "Xiang For example, because he is holding a jade but leaning against a pillar, his anger rises to the top of his crown. ”
Interpretation: Refers to being so angry that one’s hair stands on end and a hat is held up. It describes extreme anger.
20. Not letting go of the scroll (Lü Meng)
From "Three Kingdoms·Wu" The book "The Biography of Lu Meng" annotated the "Jiang Biao Biography": "Guangwu was engaged in military affairs, and he never let go of the scroll. "
Interpretation: Never leave the book in hand. Describes diligence and studiousness.
21. Wei Bian's Three Wonders (Confucius)
From "Historical Records: Confucius' Family": " Reading "Yi", Wei compiled three masterpieces. ”
Interpretation: The leather rope connecting the bamboo slips was broken three times. It is a metaphor for diligent study.
22. Sticking to the rules (Mozi)
From "Huang Zongxi of the Ming Dynasty" "Preface to Qian Tuishan's Poems": "For example, Zhong Rong's "Poems" distinguishes the style of Ming Dynasty, which is definitely not the standard of the sticklers. ”
Interpretation: Refers to conservative thinking, sticking to the old rules and refusing to change.
23. Terminal illness (Cai Huangong)
From "Zuo Zhuan·Cheng Gong" "Ten Years": "Sickness cannot be treated. It is above the dead body and under the ointment. It cannot be attacked, it cannot be reached, and it cannot be treated with medicine. It cannot be treated." ”
Interpretation: Describes a very serious condition that cannot be cured. It means that things have reached a point of no return.
24. When one person attains enlightenment, chickens and dogs ascend to heaven (Liu An)
From "Lun Heng·Daoxu" written by Wang Chong of the Han Dynasty: "The king of Huainan studied Taoism, recruited Taoist people from all over the world, and gave him the respect of the country. He also used Taoism and magicians, so the Taoism and magicians gathered in Huainan, and he developed strange prescriptions and strange techniques. , don’t fight for it. The king then attained enlightenment, his family ascended to heaven, his livestock and livestock were all immortals, dogs barked in the sky, and roosters crowed in the clouds. ”
Interpretation: When a person becomes a Taoist and Immortal, his whole family, including chickens and dogs, will ascend to heaven. It is a metaphor that when a person becomes an official, everyone who is related to him will also become powerful.
25. High Mountains and Flowing Waters (Yu Boya, Zhong Ziqi)
From "Liezi·Tangwen": "Bo Ya plays the harp and aims at climbing high mountains. Zhong Ziqi said: 'How good it is, how wonderful it is. Like Mount Tai. ’ Aiming at the flowing water, he said: ‘How good it is, it is as vast as a river. '"
Interpretation: It is a metaphor for a close friend or a close friend. It is also a metaphor for the sublime music.
26. Honey in mouth and sword in belly (Li Linfu)
From "Zi Zhitong" by Sima Guang of the Song Dynasty Jian·Xuanzong Tianbao Year of the Tang Dynasty": "Especially avoid literary scholars, who may be good to them in Yang, eat sweet words and sink in Yin. The world said that Li Linfu had "honey in his mouth and a sword in his belly". ”
Interpretation: sweet on the lips but ruthless on the heart. Describes a cunning and insidious person who is double-dealing, and mostly refers to a person with a vicious heart.
27. The sound of wind and cranes (Fu Jian)
From Tang Dynasty Fang Xuanling's "Jin Shu·Xie Xuan Zhuan": "When they hear the sound of wind and cranes, they all think that Master Wang has arrived."
Definition: To describe being panicked or worried about oneself.
28. Taishan Beidou (Han Yu)
From "New Tang Book·Han Yu's Biography": "Since he has healed, his words have great deeds, and scholars look up to him like Taishan Beidou Yun." ”
Explanation: It refers to a person with high moral standards, great reputation or outstanding achievements who are admired by everyone.
29. Broken cauldrons and sunken boats (Xiang Yu)
From "Historical Records of Xiang Yu": "Xiang Yu led his troops across the river, but all the boats sank, the cauldrons were broken, the huts were burned, and he only had three days of food. , to show that the soldiers will die, and no one will return the favor."
Interpretation: It is a metaphor for determined to fight to the end no matter what.
30. The Dongchuang Incident (Qin Hui)
From the second chapter of "Dongchuang Incident" by Kong Wenqing of the Yuan Dynasty: "I am the Ksitigarbha God, turned into a wanderer, in Lingyin Temple, "Leaking Qin Taishi's Dongchuang incident."
Explanation: It means that the conspiracy has been exposed.
31. Chengmen Lixue (Cheng Yi, Yang Shi)
From "History of Song Dynasty·Yang Shi Biography": "When I saw Cheng Yi in Luo, Shi Gai was forty years old. . One day I saw Yi, and I was sitting quietly with You Zuo. When Yi woke up, the snow was a foot deep outside the door. "
Interpretation: The students were respectfully taught. A metaphor for respecting a teacher.
32. Commonplace (Liu Yuxi)
From Liu Yuxi's poem "Emotional Poetry" written by Meng Qi of the Tang Dynasty: "Commonplace is a commonplace, and it cuts off the heart of the governor of Jiangnan."
Definition: Refers to something that is common and not surprising.
33. Dreaming of Flowers on the Pen (Li Bai)
From "The Legacy of Kaiyuan Tianbao·Dream of Flowers on the Pen" by Wang Renyu of the Five Dynasties: "When Li Taibai was young, he dreamed of flowers on the pen. Talented and well-known throughout the world."
Explanation: Metaphor for great improvement in writing ability. The article was also described as well written.
34. Strength through the back of the paper (Yan Zhenqing)
From Tang Dynasty Yan Zhenqing's "Zhang Changshi's Twelve Yi Brushwork Notes": "When he uses his sharp edge, he often wants to make it penetrate through the back of the paper. , this is the ultimate success."
Explanation: Describes the strong and powerful calligraphy, and the strokes almost penetrate to the back of the paper. It also describes poems with profound ideas and concise words.
35. Have a confident mind (or have a mature bamboo in your chest) (Wen Yuke)
From "Wen Yuke Painting Yuandang Valley Yanzhu Ji" written by Su Shi of the Song Dynasty: "Therefore, to draw bamboo, you must first "The complete bamboo is in the heart."
Explanation: Before painting the bamboo, the whole picture of the bamboo is already in the heart. It is a metaphor for making up your mind before doing something.
36. Going into battle shirtless (Xu Chu)
From Chapter 59 of "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" by Luo Guanzhong of the Ming Dynasty: "Xu Chu got up, flew back to the battle, took off his armor, and stretched all his muscles Suddenly, naked with a sword in hand, he got on his horse and came to fight Ma Chao."
Explanation: Going into battle naked. It is a metaphor for going on stage in person and carrying out activities without any disguise.
37. Wrapped in Horse Leather (Ma Yuan)
From "The Book of the Later Han·Biography of Ma Yuan": "A man should die in the wilderness. How can he lie down in bed if his body is wrapped in horse leather and his ears are buried?" Is it evil in the hands of a son?"
Explanation: Wrap the body in horsehide. Refers to heroic sacrifice on the battlefield.
38. Huangpao Jia Shen (Zhao Kuangyin)
From "History of the Song Dynasty: The Annals of Taizu": "The commanders of the schools laid out their swords in the court and said: 'The armies have no masters, and I would like to serve as a commander. He was the Son of Heaven. Before he could do it, Taizu was dressed in yellow clothes, and everyone bowed and shouted "Long live the emperor."
Explanation: In the late Zhou Dynasty of the Five Dynasties, Zhao Kuangyin rebelled at Chenqiao, and all his generals dressed him up. Put on the yellow robe and support him as the emperor. Later, the coup was successfully launched as a metaphor.
39. Paper is expensive in Luoyang (Zuo Si)
From "Book of Jin·Zuo Si Biography": "So wealthy families competed to write about it, and Luoyang became the most expensive paper."
Interpretation: It means that the work is valuable and widely circulated.
40. A Last Stand (Han Xin)
From "Historical Records: Biography of the Marquis of Huaiyin": "Xin sent tens of thousands of people to go ahead and go out with their backs. The Zhao army laughed when they saw it."
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Explanation: It means there is no way out.
It is a metaphor for fighting to the death with the enemy.
41. Hearing the Rooster Dancing (Zu Ti)
From "Jin Shu·Zu Ti Biography": "In the middle of the night, I heard the rooster crow, and I woke up and said: 'This is not an evil sound. . 'Because of the dance."
Explanation: Get up and dance with the sword when you hear the cock crow. Later, it is a metaphor for those who are determined to serve the country and rise up in time.
42. Freshman from the House (Zhuge Liang)
From Chapter 39 of "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" by Luo Guanzhong of the Ming Dynasty: "Zhixu shocked Cao Gong's courage, and the first achievement of the fledgling was."
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Interpretation: The original metaphor is a new person. Now it is a metaphor for just leaving home or school and going to work. Lack of experience.
43. Returning the Bi to Zhao Completed (Lin Xiangru)
From "Historical Records·Biography of Lian Po and Lin Xiangru": "The city enters Zhao and the Bi remains in Qin; if the city does not enter, I ask the minister to return the Bi completed to Zhao."
Interpretation: This refers to the fact that Lin Xiangru sent He's Bi intact from Qin to Zhao. The latter is a metaphor for returning the original thing to the person intact.
44. Retreat to Sanshe (Jin Wen Gong Chong'er)
From "Zuo Zhuan: The Twenty-Third Year of Duke Xi": "When Jin and Chu were in charge of the army, when they encountered the Central Plains, they retreated to Sanshe . ”
Definition: Take the initiative to give in ninety miles. It is a metaphor for giving in and avoiding, avoiding conflicts.
45. I am happy not to think about Shu (Liu Chan)
From "Three Kingdoms·Shu Shu·Biography of the Later Master" Pei Songzhi's annotation quoted from "Han Jin Spring and Autumn": "Ask Zen: 'Do you think about Shu a lot? ? 'Zen said: 'You are happy here and don't miss Shu. '"
Interpretation: It is a metaphor for having fun in a new environment and no longer wanting to go back to the original environment.
46. Referring to deer as horses (Zhao Gao)
From "Historical Records: The Chronicles of the First Emperor of Qin": "Zhao Gao wanted to cause chaos, but was afraid that the officials would not listen, so he set up a test in advance and offered a deer to him. The second generation said: "It's a horse." The second generation laughed and said: "The prime minister mistakenly said that the deer is a horse." When asked, the left and right sides may be silent, or they may say "A Shun Zhao Gao". >Interpretation: Point to a deer and say it is a horse. It is a metaphor for deliberately confusing right and wrong.
47. The finishing touch (Zhang Sengyao)
From Tang Dynasty Zhang Yanyuan's "Records of Famous Paintings of the Past Dynasties Zhang Sengyao": "The four white dragons in Anle Temple in Jinling do not lick their eyes, and it goes like this: "If you click the eye, it will fly away." People thought it was absurd, so please click it. In a moment, thunder and lightning broke through the wall, and the two dragons flew up to the sky. The two dragons did not blink. "
Explanation: Original. Describe the wonder of Zhang Sengyao, a painter of the Liang Dynasty. Later, it is often used as a metaphor when writing articles or speeches. Use a few sentences to point out the essence at key points to make the content vivid and powerful.
48. Three-point penetrating into the wood (Wang Xizhi)
From Tang Dynasty Zhang Huaiguan's "Book Breaking·Wang Xizhi": "Wang Xizhi's calligraphy edition, the workers cut it, and the pen penetrated into the wood three-thirds."
Explanation: According to legend, Wang Xizhi was writing on a wooden board. When he was carving, he found that the writing penetrated three-thirds of the way into the wooden board. The calligraphy is described as extremely powerful. The problem of multi-metaphor analysis is very profound.
49. Diseases are tabooed and medical treatment is tabooed (Cai Huangong)
From "Zhou Zi Tong Shu·Guo" by Zhou Dunyi of the Song Dynasty: "People today have made mistakes and do not like people's rules, such as protecting diseases but avoiding medical treatment. It is better to destroy one's body than to realize it."
Explanation: Concealing illness and not wanting to be cured. It is a metaphor for hiding one's shortcomings and mistakes for fear of criticism.
50. I will do my best (Zhuge Liang)
From Zhuge Liang's "Later's Discipline" of Shu in the Three Kingdoms: "I will do my best and die."
Interpretation: It means diligent and dedicated.