Source of the canon
"Shishuo Xinyu·Dexing": "Chen Yuanfang (Ji) Zi Changwen (Qun) was talented, and Ji Fang (Kan) Zi Xiaoxian ( Zhong), each argued about his father's merits and could not decide. He consulted Taiqiu, who said: "It is difficult for Yuan Fang to be an elder brother, and it is difficult for Ji Fang to be a younger brother." Note: "It is difficult for Yuan Fang to be a younger brother." It's hard to be a brother."
Definition and usage
In the Eastern Han Dynasty, Chen Yuanfang's son and Chen Jifang's son both boasted about their father's merits and couldn't argue, so they went to ask their grandfather Chen Shi. It is said that Yuan Fang is so good that it is difficult to be his elder brother, and Ji Fang is so good that it is difficult to be his younger brother. Later, this code was used to praise brothers for their outstanding character and talents.
Usage form
Two Difficulties: Bao He of the Tang Dynasty: "It is difficult for the ruler to be called a scholar in the imperial court." Su Shi of the Song Dynasty: "Discussing the decline of three beneficial friends, fame and fame "Brother Difficulty" Chen Shidao of the Song Dynasty said: "Philosophers who do not believe in are short of five words, and the two difficulties are reborn in poetry."
Chen Yuyi of the Song Dynasty: "The origin of the word "Great Difficulty" is the Three Gorges River. "Nan's poems are not limited to Suzhou."
Nan's brother Tang Zhang said: "Nan's brother is a friend, and his beauty is beautiful." Huang Jingren: "Jun Nian Beitang should be aware of me and send the news to the troubled brother as early as possible."
Song Lu You, the troubled brother: "Yu Yuanzhi is the troubled brother. He is a little more virtuous than usual."
Brothers in trouble Qing Dynasty Gu Yanwu: "I remember my brothers in loneliness and bitterness, and I call like an uncle and nephew."
Brothers in trouble and brothers in distress Song · Zhang Yuanqian: "Brothers in trouble and brothers in trouble actually come out, and I want to be together. "The brothers are still together."
Jin Yuanhao, a fellow sufferer, asked: "Brother distressed by a family, I will comment on Lu Yuedan in Shizhou." Yuan Yelu Chucai said: "Erlu Zunxian is good at it." Bel Canto, Monthly Commentary on Difficulties and Difficulties.
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