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A model of a generation, Chinese idiom, Pinyin is y ī D à IK ǎ im ó, which means a model figure of an era. It comes from the biography of Li Jing in the old book of Tang Dynasty.

Idiom usage

Premier Zhou is a model of modern society.

The origin of Idioms

Li Jing's biography in the old book of the Tang Dynasty says, "I have not directly established my ambition of public elegance. I want to set a good example for my generation."

Idiom explanation

A model of the times.

Idiom story

Li Yuan, the founding emperor of the Tang Dynasty, fought all over the world. Li Jing led his troops to fight south and North, and made many achievements. Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty trusted him very much and made him the right servant of the minister. Li Jing had the self-knowledge that he should retreat bravely from the torrent and return to the field, so he wrote to Emperor Taizong of Tang Dynasty to resign. Emperor Taizong fulfilled his ambition and set him as a model for the whole generation.