sweep down irresistibly from a commanding height

sweep down irresistibly from a commanding height

Chinese idiom, Pinyin is g à ow à Ji à NL í ng, which means to pour the water in the bottle from the top of the building. The metaphor is condescending and irresistible. Now refers to a comprehensive understanding of things. It comes from the historical records of Gaozu.

Analysis of Idioms

Be superior to others

Idioms and allusions

[source] historical records of emperor Gaozu: "the terrain is convenient, and the soldiers below it are superior to the princes. For example, they are still living in the high houses and building the strategic water." Shortly after Liu Bang, the emperor of the Han Dynasty, ascended the throne, it was reported to him that Han Xin, the king of Chu, had conspired against him. According to Chen Ping's plan, Liu Bang took the opportunity to demote Han Xin to the rank of Marquis of Huaiyin. Doctor Tian Ken said to Liu Bang: the emperor has subdued Han Xin, and the throne is stable. Guanzhong, a place with dangerous terrain, is the base for the emperor to establish hegemony. It's very convenient to attack and defend here. If you send troops to attack the princes from here, you will be able to stay at a commanding position and be unstoppable.

Extension

It was later compared to the extraordinary spirit of foresight.

Word translation

Jian: through "Bi", dumping. A bottle of water, or a tile ditch.

Idiom usage

His revolutionary pride and spirit make his historical plays magnificent, magnificent, vigorous and unrestrained. A postscript to the complete works of Guo Moruo

The origin of Idioms

"Shiji · Gaozu Benji" said: "the terrain is convenient, and the soldiers below it are superior to the princes. For example, they are still living in high houses and building strategic water."