The idioms with water or gold include: Jinbang Title, Jinbang Tiema, Jinbang Tiema, a drop of water can make a difference
1. Jinbang Title [jīn bǎng tí míng]
Interpretation: Jinbang : In the imperial examination era, it was called the list announced in the imperial examination; title: write the name. Refers to passing the imperial examination.
Source: Volume 3 of "Tang Yan" by Wang Dingbao of the Five Dynasties: The title of the gold list is new, this year is still the same as last spring.
Vernacular translation: Today I have my name on the gold list, spring is still the same spring (meaning that things have changed and people have changed).
2. Jin Ge Iron Horse [jīn gē tiě mǎ]
Interpretation: refers to war. It is also used to describe the majestic appearance of a warrior.
Source: "New History of the Five Dynasties: Biography of Li Xiji": "The golden sword and the iron horse were trampled in the Ming Dynasty."
Vernacular translation: The sword shines with golden light, and the horse is equipped with Iron armor, war is raging in this era.
3. A cup of water can save a cart of firewood. The metaphor is that the power is too small to solve the problem.
Source: "Mencius Gaozi 1": "Today's human beings are like using a cup of water to save a load of firewood."
Vernacular translation: Today's benevolent people People are like using a glass of water to save the flames of a cart of firewood (as a result, even the little kindness they have practiced will disappear). Extended information
Other idioms containing gold: golden branches and jade leaves, golden words and jade words
1. golden branches and jade leaves [ jīn zhī yù yè ]
Interpretation: it used to refer to the royal family, but also to family background Noble young lady.
Source: Song Dynasty Shi Puji's "Jingde Chuandeng Lu·Master Lozong": "The master said: 'Why do golden branches and jade leaves not resemble each other?'"
2. Jinkou Yuyan [ jīn kǒu yù yán ]
Interpretation: Extremely rare and valuable words. In feudal society, they were often called words spoken by the emperor. Later, they were also used to generally refer to words that cannot be changed.
Source: "Resistance" by Xiahou Zhan of Jin Dynasty: "Today is the golden words, indifferent silence."
Vernacular translation: Today I say all good things that are useful to you.