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Meaning of 典故

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典 diǎn 故 gù
classical story or quote from the literature; the story behind sth
Example Sentences
1
不要滥用成语典故
。
We should not use proverbs and allusions indiscriminately.
2
其中有个典故
,
谈不上很粗鲁
,
但却有点庸俗
。
One of the allusions was not exactly coarse, but somewhat vulgar.
3
这是一个视觉上的双关
,
利用典故和错觉
,
美的慑人心魄
。
This is a hauntingly beautiful rendition of a visual pun - allusion meets illusion.
4
小贴士
:
与人物
、
历史或事件相关的典故必须简明而广为人知
。
Tips: Allusions to people, history, or events must be brief and widely familiar.
5
他还运用了象征主义手法
,
并且大量引用了神话和圣经典故
。
The other narrative techniques Faulkner used to construct his stories include symbolism and mythological and biblical allusions.