use allusions; literary allusion
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to use allusions; to quote from classical literature and historical anecdotes
literaryA rhetorical technique in classical Chinese writing where writers reference historical events, figures, or earlier literary works to enrich meaning. Common in poetry, prose, and examination essays.
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.
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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.