Dragon singing in the box

Dragon singing in the box

The dragon in the box chants, and the sword makes a sound like the dragon in the box. Originally, it refers to the magic power of sword. Later, it refers to people with great talent who want to see it.

come from

Wang Jia of Jin Dynasty, Volume I of the book of anecdotes: "emperor Zhuan Xu had a sword with a shadow, which soared into the sky and was comfortable. If there were soldiers in all directions, the sword would fly up, and if it pointed to its side, it would be defeated. When it's not used, it's often in the box like the singing of dragons and tigers. "

grammar

It is more formal; it is used as predicate and attribute; it contains commendatory meaning

Idiom information

Degree of common use: rare

Emotional color: commendatory words

Idiom structure: more formal

Time of birth: ancient times