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Interpretation on Character “灑(sǎ)”
Deep and clear interpretation on the history and origin of character "灑".
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Interpreting Commonly Misunderstood Chinese Four-Character Idioms (Chengyu)(part 3)
Discover the true meaning and origin of chengyu “首當其衝”.
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Interpreting Commonly Misunderstood Chinese Four-Character Idioms (Chengyu)(part 2)
(2) 篳路藍縷(bì lù lán lǚ) The expression comes from Zuo Zhuan, Duke Xuan, Year 12: “篳路藍縷,they opened up the mountains and forests。” And from Zuo Zhuan, Duke Zhao, Year 12: “In former times, our ancestor King Xiong Yi dwelt in the Jing Mountains. 篳路藍縷, he settled the wilderness, traversed mountains and forests, and served the Son of Heaven.” In The Dictionary of Chinese Idioms, it is explained as follows: 篳路 means a firewood cart; 路 (road) is taken as interchangeable with 輅 (carr
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