中国成语故事

出版时间：2011-1  出版社：五洲传播出版社  作者：伍民 编  页数：165  

内容概要

　　The term idiom refers to a set phrase formed through long-term usage. Chinese idioms have a fixed structure and parlance，with specific meaning. Most are composed of four characters， although some have three characters and a few consist of more than four.Some idioms are divided into two parts with a comma in the middle. 　　This book has included the numerous articles on Chinese idiom story.

书籍目录

The Eight Immortals Cross the SeaHelp the Crops Grow by Pulling Them UpwardA Hundred Shots， A Hundred Bull 's-EyesSeeing Is BelievingSpoil the Half-finished ClothNever Ashamed to Consult One's InferiorsHow Can You Catch Tiger Cubs Without Entering the Tiger's LairEvery Bush and Tree Look Like an EnemyBeat the Grass and Startle the SnakeGreat Minds Mature SlowlyShake Up the Pillow and Have a Good SleepLearn From Others at the Expense of One's Own AbilityFear of Disturbance in the RearA Youth to be Regarded With RespectSwallow a Date WholeLast Touch Added to a DrawingAdding Feet to a Drawing of a SnakeFlashy But Without SubstanceA Treasure Worth Several CitiesOfficial Jiang Uses Up His Literary TalentA Hair on Nine BullsA Dagger Heart Behind a Honey Mouth Make Up the NumberAn Old Horse Knows the WayExtreme Joy Begets SorrowGreen Willows and Red FlowersWind and Rain Throughout the TownFalling After Sun ShanVomit Heart， Shed BloodCast a Brick to Invite a JadeBreaking the Pot， Sinking the BoatThe Guizhou Donkey Exhausts Its TricksRepeated CommandsPractice Makes PerfectWater Falls， Stones AppearRenounce the Pay for the SwordReturn the Jade Intact to the State ZhaoQuench Thirsty by Longing for PlumsLament Before the Vast SeaHave a Finished Bamboo in the MindA Whole Heart

章节摘录

　　The Eight ImmortalsCross the Sea　　Legend has it that .the Eight Immortalscame across the boundless East China Seawith its turbulent waves on the way to attendthe Peach Party hosted by the Queen Motherof the West. However， they were glad at thechance to demonstrate their special skills.　　Lu Dongbin said， "Since the East ChinaSea has immortal mountains and beautifulscenery， how about going there to take a lookfor ourselves？ And it is forbidden to take aboat！"　　All agreed with great pleasure and prepared to cross the sea. Han Zhongli hurledhis palm-leaf fan into the waters and lay onhis back with the chest and abdomen exposed，floating forwards through the waves; HeXiangu cast a water lily into the sea， which at once emitted a powerful red glow， and she stood upon it to float across the waves; Tieguai Li threw his crutch into the sea and used it as a raft; Han Xiangzi cast out a decorated basket and piloted it as though it were a ship; and Lu Dongbin， Lan Caihe， Zhang Guolao and Cao Guojiu together threw their personal magic instruments into the sea which immediately turned into sampans. Thus all of them successfully crossed the stormy East China Sea. The idiom "The Eight Immortals Cross the Sea" originates from this legend.　　The story comes from Journey to the East. It is used to symbolize the completion of a difficult task through one's own special method or skills.