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New Year Idioms for the Year of the Tiger

1. Live dragon and live tiger

Meaning: Like a very lively dragon and a vigorous tiger. It is a metaphor for being lively, vigorous and vigorous. There is also a movie of the same name.

Source: Volume 95 of "Zhu Xi Yulei": "I can only see that he is like a living dragon and a living tiger, but I can't catch him." Volume 9 of "Supplement to Suiyuan Shihua" by Yuan Mei of the Qing Dynasty: "We should be like a living dragon and living tiger, changing Unexpected. ”

2. Dragon leaping and tiger leaping

Explanation: Like a dragon flying and a tiger jumping. Describes vigorous and powerful movements when running and jumping. It also means taking action and making a difference.

From: "Preface to the Praise of Famous Officials of the Three Kingdoms" by Yan Cong of the Tang Dynasty: "The saints are appointed, the wise men are appointed, the dragons and tigers leap, the winds and clouds steam, and the pursuit of subtlety is all related to heaven."

3. Like a tiger growing wings

Explanation: Like a tiger growing wings. It is a metaphor that a powerful person adds new force to make him stronger.

Allusion: "Now Xuande is assisted by Zhuge Liang, like a tiger with wings." ("Romance of the Three Kingdoms Chapter 39")

4. Dragon and Tiger Storm

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It is a metaphor for heroes who meet at the right time, or it refers to the meeting of kings and ministers.

Source: "The Epitaph of Sang Gong, the Master of Wuling in Langzhou, Tang Dynasty" by Liu Zhen of the Tang Dynasty: "The accumulated virtues will remain in the Qing Dynasty, the blessings will be with you in the future, the high gate will be sealed, the dragon and the tiger will be strong."