Smooth sailing, two dragons playing with pearls, good luck in three lives, abundant grains, prosperous livestock, exquisite seven orifices, exquisite eight faces, nine days holding the moon, perfect in every way
1. Smooth sailing [ yī fān shùn fēng ]
Explanation: The metaphor goes very smoothly without any obstacles. Same as "smooth sailing".
From: Ming Dynasty Shi Naian's "Water Margin" Chapter 41: "Smooth sailing, arrived at the shore early."
Translation: Very smooth, without any Obstacles, arrive early to the shore pier.
Two dragons playing with a pearl [èr lóng xì zhū]
Explanation: Two dragons facing each other, playing with a pearl.
From: Chapter 3 of "A Dream of Red Mansions" by Cao Xueqin of the Qing Dynasty: "Wearing a purple gold crown with hair inlaid with treasures on the head, and two dragons playing with pearls on the eyebrows, wiping the forehead with gold."
3. Three lives are lucky [sān shēng yǒu xìng]
Explanation: Three lives: Buddhism refers to the previous life, this life, and the next life; Xing: lucky. All three lives were very lucky. Metaphor is very lucky.
From: The first chapter of "Dongpo Dream" by Wu Changling of the Yuan Dynasty: "I have heard the name of my teacher and father for a long time, and today I can see his distinguished face. I am lucky for the rest of my life."
Translation: Long time ago I heard that my teacher is famous. I am very lucky to see you today.
Four, four generations under one roof [sì shì tóng táng]
Explanation: Refers to four generations of ancestors and grandchildren living together, and no one has passed away. That is, great-grandfather, grandfather, father, son.
Source: "Four Generations Under One Roof" is a million-word novel written by the Chinese writer Lao She.
5. Good harvest [ wǔ gǔ fēng dēng ]
Explanation: Deng: mature. It means a good year and a good harvest.
From: Huang Laodao's "Six Taoists·Long Tao·Establishing Generals" in the Warring States Period: "In the windy and rainy season, the grain will be plentiful and the country will be at peace."
Translation: Then the weather will be smooth and the food will be harvested. , national tranquility.
Six, six animals are prosperous [liù chù xīng wàng]
Explanation: Six animals: cattle, horses, sheep, pigs, chickens, dogs. Refers to the multiplication and prosperity of various livestock and poultry.
From: "Guanzi·Herdsmen" of various schools of thought in the pre-Qin period. Those who are hidden in the inexhaustible house raise mulberry and hemp to raise six livestock.
Translation: In the inexhaustible home, there are people who grow mulberry trees, raise silkworms and raise various livestock.
Seven, seven orifices exquisite [ qī qiào líng lóng ]
Explanation: Describes cleverness and dexterity. It is said that the heart has seven orifices, hence its name.
From: "Zhao Zi Yue" by Lao She: "An eagle's nose, dog's eyes, pig's mouth, plus a bright red and bloody human heart with seven exquisite orifices complete a man who is the soul of all things."
Eight, eight sides are exquisite [ bā miàn líng lóng ]
Explanation: Exquisite: exquisite and meticulous, refers to people's flexibility and agility. This refers to bright and spacious windows. Later, it was used to describe a person who is smooth and considerate in dealing with people.
From the poem "Man Ting Fang" by Xia Yuanding of the Song Dynasty: "Although it is inaction and tranquility, we still have to be graceful on all sides."
Translation: Although there is no tranquility, we still have to achieve it. Tactful and smooth.
Nine, nine days to hold the moon [jiǔ tiān lǎn yuè]
Explanation: take: pick. Go to the highest point in the sky to pick the moon. Often used to describe ambition and pride.
From the poem "Farewell to School Secretary Shu Yun at Xietiao Tower in Xuanzhou" by Li Bai of the Tang Dynasty: "We are both full of joy and hope, and want to go up to the blue sky to embrace the bright moon."
Translation : We both have great ambitions, and want to reach the sky to embrace the bright moon
Ten, perfect [shí quán shí měi]
Explanation: Perfect, without any shortcomings.
From: "Xue Yue Mei Zhuan" by Chen Lang of the Qing Dynasty: "A good nephew can feel at ease even when he goes out; isn't it perfect?"
Translation: A good nephew can also go out Relax; isn't it perfect?