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Four-character idioms in historical stories
1, apologize

Pinyin:

Explanation: negative: carrying; Jing: Vitex negundo. Confess behind thorns. Express an apology to others.

Source: "Historical Records Biography of Lian Po and Lin Xiangru": "Lian Po heard it, and the meat was light, and he apologized for visiting Lin Xiangru Gate."

For example, I came to apologize to my good brother.

Allusion: During the Warring States Period, Lin Xiangru and Lian Po, two important ministers of Zhao, were named Guo Xiang by Zhao Wang because of Lin Xiangru's repeated meritorious deeds. Lian Po was unconvinced, thinking that his martial arts had overshadowed him. Lin Xiangru avoided Lian Po many times for the sake of the country. Lian Po was ashamed of his good intentions, so he pleaded guilty to Lin Xiangru with Vitex negundo.

2, hope plum to quench thirst

Pinyin: Wang méI zhǐk ǐ k

Explanation: The original meaning is sour plum. People who want to eat plum will drool and quench their thirst. Metaphorically, after the wish can't be realized, comfort yourself with fantasy.

Source: Liu Yiqing's Hypothesis of the World in the Southern Song Dynasty: "Wei Wu lost his way in the battle and the whole army was thirsty, so he said,' The day before yesterday, there was a great Meilin, who pardoned his son and quenched his thirst with sweet and sour.' When the foot soldiers smell it, they can get the source with their mouths full of water. "

For example, Luan opened the book and looked at it. Although no date has been set, he wants to draw cakes to satisfy his hunger, hoping that plum blossoms can quench his thirst.

Allusion: At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, Cao Cao led troops to attack Zhang Xiu. There was no water on the March, and he had already drunk the water. The soldiers were so thirsty that they stopped to enjoy the cool, and the people sent to look for water did not find water. Cao Cao used his quick wits and sent word that there was a plum tree ahead. Now is the season to produce plums. Plums can be used to quench thirst, boost morale and make rapid progress.

Step 3 burn one's bridges

Pinyin: fǔ Chinese

Explanation: Metaphor means to make up your mind to go all out.

Source: "Historical Records of Xiang Yu": "Xiang Yu got the reward, led the troops to cross the river, all sank, broke the kettle, burned the hut, and gave three meals to show that all the soldiers were dead, and no one returned to their hearts."

As long as we have the determination to burn our bridges, we can overcome all kinds of difficulties in our study.

Allusion: At the end of Qin Dynasty, the king of Qin sent general Zhang Han to lead 200,000 troops to attack Zhao. The king of Zhao sent someone to the king of Chu for help. The king of Chu appointed Yi Song as the pioneer, Xiang Yu as the lieutenant, and led the army to rescue him. Yi Song deliberately delayed this opportunity. Xiang Yu killed Yi Song and led the army across Zhangshui to help Zhao. They smashed the pot, sank the boat to the bottom of the river, and finally defeated Qin Jun.

4. Eat your bread and taste your courage

Pinyin: n

Explanation: Salary: firewood. Sleeping on straw still smells of bravery after eating and sleeping. Describe a person who works hard and strives for the best.

Source: "Historical Records Goujian Family": "The King of Yue crossed the road and opposed the country, and he was worried and didn't dare to sit. He is afraid of eating and drinking when he is sitting and lying down. "

For example, if China wants to rush out of Asia, it must work hard.

Allusion: During the Spring and Autumn Period, Fu Cha, King of Wu defeated and captured Gou Jian, King of Yue. Gou Jian fed the horse for three years and was tortured. After returning home, he decided to take revenge and rejuvenate the country. He asked Fan Li to help train the army, hire talents, take part in labor by himself, and insist on sleeping on firewood. He tried his courage once before every meal, and finally destroyed Wu.

5. embattled

Pinyin: Mi à n ch ǔ g ǔ

Explanation: It is a metaphor of being trapped by the enemy and being isolated.

Source: Historical Records Biography of Xiang Yu: "Wang Xiang's army fell on the city, serenaded the food, and the Han army and the vassal soldiers surrounded it. At night, I heard that the Han army was besieged on all sides. Wang Xiang was shocked and said, "Did the Han army capture Chu?" ? He Chu has so many people. " "

For example, in this embattled situation, no matter how eloquent you are, you must obey.

Allusions: Chu-Han dispute, after Xiang Yu captured Qin Dou, he burned and looted, and the people complained bitterly. Hanwang Liu Bang took the opportunity to attack Xiang Yu, who wanted to return to China in splendor, and let the army surround Xiang Yu, setting a plan of "being besieged on all sides". Xiang Yu thought that the Han army had captured Chu and that the sky was going to destroy him, so he had to sing while drinking and died miserably.