Meaning of 用典
用典 means to use allusions; to quote from classical literature and historical anecdotes. Pronounced yòng diǎn.
- to use allusions; to quote from classical literature and historical anecdotes
Definitions & Examples
Zhè这
shǒu首
cí词
yòng用
diǎn典
jīng精
miào妙
，
dú读
lái来
hán含
xù蓄
shēn深
yuǎn远
。
This ci poem uses allusions with exquisite subtlety, reading as reserved and profound.
Tā他
xiě写
wén文
zhāng章
xǐ喜
huan欢
yǐn引
shī诗
yòng用
diǎn典
，
xiǎn显
de得
bó博
xué学
duō多
cái才
。
When he writes, he likes to quote poetry and use allusions, appearing learned and talented.
Yòng用
diǎn典
guò过
duō多
fǎn反
ér而
huì会
shǐ使
wén文
zhāng章
huì晦
sè涩
nán难
dǒng懂
。
Using too many allusions instead makes the text obscure and difficult to understand.