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It is a Chinese idiom. Pinyin is Xi ā NZ ì w ě ISH ǐ, which means to start with the appointment of Guo 隗. It comes from the first yance of the Warring States period.

Idiom explanation

隗: refers to the Warring States Yan Guo 隗; Shi: start.

The origin of Idioms

"Yan CE I of the Warring States strategy" says, "today, Wang Cheng wants to be a scholar. First, he starts from Yi, and then he sees things. Is he more virtuous than Yi?"

Idiom usage

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Idiom story

During the Warring States period, when King Yanzhao ascended the throne, he wanted to revitalize the state of Yan and enlist talents from all over the world to serve it, so he discussed with his counselor Guo Kai. Guo Kai said: "today's king wants to recruit talents. Please start with Guo Kai. If people like me can be reused, then people who are more capable than me will surely come back. " King Yanzhao took his advice.