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Examples:figment of one's imagination—fig. genealogical record (esp. exchanged between sworn brothers)—lit. hiding the sky and covering the earth (idiom); fig. earth-shattering—fig. the apple of one's eye (i.e. favorite person)—lit. if he orders you go, he forbids you stop (idiom); fig. demand exact compliance with instructions—lit. no one picks up lost articles in the street (idiom); fig. honesty prevails throughout society—reverberates around the rafters (idiom); fig. sonorous and resounding (esp. of singing voice)—(fig.) responsibilities (passed over one's successor)—lit. morning bell, evening drum, symbolizing monastic practice (idiom); fig. encouragement study or progress—(fig.) return to one's old place, job, school etc—fig. the loser (in a competition or election)—transform gold into base metal (idiom); fig. to edit sb else's beautiful prose and ruin it—silvery spear point actually made of pewter (idiom); fig. worthless despite an attractive exterior—lit. chasing the wind and clutching at shadows (idiom); fig. groundless accusations—fig. don't do anything that might arouse suspicion—add oil to the fire (idiom); fig. to aggravate a situation—lit. spring wind and rain (idiom); fig. the long-term influence of a solid education—empty-handed (idiom); fig. not receiving anything—lit. shoes and slippers muddled together (idiom); fig. many guests come and go—fig. inciting people action is more effective than dispatching orders—lit. birdsong and fragrant flowers (idiom); fig. the intoxication of a beautiful spring day—old horse sniffs the wind (idiom); fig. aged person with great aspirations—lit. bite the teeth tightly (idiom); fig. to grit one's teeth and bear the pain—fig. under the counter (indirect way for influence or pressure)—lit. I dare not (accept the honor); fig. I don't deserve your praise—lit. short-lived cicada does not know the seasons; fig. see only a small piece of the big picture—raise a lantern and fight at night (idiom); fig. to work into the night—lit. Mt Zhongnan is a shortcut a ministerial job (idiom); fig. to take a shortcut to promotion—lit. cuts and bruises all over (idiom); fig. totally refuted—treasure-trove (often fig., book of treasured wisdom)—lit. white cogon flower like fire (idiom); fig. a mighty army like wildfire—lit. plaintive whine of geese (idiom); fig. land swarming with disaster victims—hide one's treasure away so that no-one knows about it (idiom); fig. modest about one's talents—fig. draw lesson from the failure of one's predecessor—lit. fear the wolf in front and the tiger behind (idiom); fig. needless fears—fine time, lucky day (idiom); fig. good opportunity—lit. an old horse knows the way home (idiom); fig. in difficulty, trust an experience colleague—fig. widely experienced in the vicissitudes of life—pot-holed and bumpy road (idiom); fig. full of disappointment and dashed hopes—lit. throw a brick to attract jade (idiom); fig. I offer a humble remark, please give us your valued opinion (e.g. commonplace remarks as a foreword to a distinguished speech)— |