The four-word idioms of Mantang included Mantang of descendants, Mantang of gold and jade, Mantang of cheers, Mantang of economy, and Mantang of passion.
You can use them to summarize. For example, if you want to say that a project included all aspects, you can say 'We did it lock, stock, and barrel.' It quickly gives the idea of comprehensiveness.
One idiom could be 'the whole nine yards'. It means everything or the full extent of something. For example, 'When it comes to decorating for the party, she went the whole nine yards with balloons, streamers, and a huge cake.'
The plot of a short story was full of ups and downs. This idiom described the process of dynamic changes such as twists and turns, twists and turns, and jumps in the process of change. It was also appropriate to describe the plot of a novel.
Okay, here are 20 idioms with story sources:
1. A thousand miles in a day: the metaphor is to make rapid progress. It originated from a story in Han Liu Xiang's Biography of Women, Dong Yong.
Revenge: It refers to fighting for the evil forces of the past and finally defeating them so that they receive the punishment they deserve. It originated from Li Dong's "On the State" in the Tang Dynasty.
3. Waiting for the rabbit by a tree: It is a metaphor for the fluke mentality of not wanting to work hard to achieve success. It originated from a story in Song Mei Cheng's Seven Hair.
4. Laughing and laughing: It is used to describe people who are calm and relaxed. It originated from Liu Yuxi's "Humble Room Inscription" in the Tang Dynasty.
[5] Dedication: It is described as the country or people doing their utmost loyalty and hard work until death. It originated from Zhuge Liang's "Post-Chu Shi Biao" of Shu Han in the Three Kingdoms.
6. Brave the wind and waves: It is a metaphor for bravely advancing without fear of difficulties to achieve success. It originated from a poem in the Tang Dynasty's Li Bai's "Difficult Journey".
7. To keep a secret: to keep a secret from others. It originated from a story of Confucius in the pre-Qin period.
8. Seeking truth from facts: It refers to the objective analysis and research that follows the principles of practical things. It originated from Wang Zhihuan's "Climbing the Stork Tower" in the Tang Dynasty.
9. Work together: It refers to working together in unity. It originated from a passage in the Book of Changes.
Step by step: refers to the gradual progress of learning, work, etc. according to certain steps. It originated from a passage in the Analects of Confucius.
11. Teaching by words and example: It refers to imparting knowledge and principles through words or actions. It originated from a story of Confucius.
12. Being short of money: It refers to financial difficulties and lack of funds. It originated from a story in the Records of the Historian.
By hook or by crook: To achieve one's goal regardless of any means or methods. It was a proverb from ancient Rome.
Calling a deer a horse: a metaphor for deliberately reversing black and white to confuse right and wrong. It originated from a story in the Records of the Grand Historian.
15 Tempered: It is used to describe articles and works that have been tempered many times to become more beautiful and powerful. It originated from a passage in Liu Xie's "Wen Xin Diao Long, Zhi Yin" of the Tang Dynasty.
16. Teaching by words and example: It refers to imparting knowledge and principles through words or actions. It originated from a story of Confucius.
[17] Ruin the Cauldron and Burn the Boat: A firm determination to never look back. It originated from a story of Xiang Yu at the end of the Qin Dynasty.
Step by step: It refers to the gradual progress of learning, work, etc. according to certain steps. It originated from a passage in the Analects of Confucius.
Act according to one's ability: It refers to making appropriate decisions based on one's own strength and ability. It originated from a proverb in ancient Greek.
Perseverance: To describe perseverance and perseverance. It originated from a passage in the Analects of Confucius.
Okay, I can tell you some stories about dragons.
In ancient China, dragons were a mysterious and sacred creature that was regarded as possessing extraordinary strength and magic. According to legends, dragons could summon the wind and rain, control fire, and be connected to divine objects to possess endless power.
There was a story about how a brave young man fought against a ferocious dragon. This story was called " The Legend of the White Snake." Legend has it that the White Lady was a white snake that had cultivated into a spirit. After she transformed into a snake, she had super magic power and could control the elements in the water. In a battle with a dragon, the White Lady used her magic power to defeat the dragon.
The other story was called Dragon Ball. Dragon Ball was a fictional planet where a superhero named Goku lived. Goku has powerful muscles and magic power. He can improve his ability and level through training and fighting. In a battle with the evil forces, Goku had a fierce battle with a dragon named Fliesa. In the battle, Fliesa used her own magic power, but Goku used his magic and muscle strength to resist and finally defeated Fliesa and saved Dragon Ball Planet.
These stories were all legends about dragons. They showed the mystery and power of dragons, as well as the courage and wisdom of humans.