Simple words and abundant meanings
Chinese idiom, Pinyin is y á NJI ǎ NY ì f ē ng, meaning concise language and rich meaning. It comes from the preface to the Sutra of the sixth patriarch.
The origin of Idioms
According to the preface to the sixth patriarch's magic talisman Sutra written by Deyi of Yuan Dynasty, "the Sutra of the sixth patriarch's talisman is simple in speech, rich in meaning, clear in reason and clear in preparation, which is full of boundless Dharma of all Buddhas."
Idiom usage
Used as a predicate or attributive; used in writing.
Simple words and abundant meanings
be able to withstand heavy battering - diān pū bù mó
eat vegetarian food before the buddha - cháng zhāi lǐ fó
lively and vigorous flourishes in calligraphy - lóng xiáng fèng yuè
dragon in outward marks but fish in essence -- an inferior thing with an impressive appearance - yú zhì lóng wén
to be able to shoulder important tasks - fù zhòng zhì yuǎn