a word or two

a word or two

In a word, Chinese idioms, Pinyin is y à y á Nb à NC í, meaning a few words or two. It comes from the biography of Prince Wei in historical records.

Idiom explanation

A few words or two. The same as "a word and a half", "a word and a half".

The origin of Idioms

"The biography of Wei Gongzi in historical records:" so I'm prepared for those who live in the marquis. It's not unheard of in the world. Now I'm going to die, but Hou Sheng didn't say a word to me. How can I lose anything? "

Idiom usage

As subject, object, attribute; of very few languages. For example, chapter 100 of the chronicles of the states of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty: "when I travel for more than ten li, I think to myself:" I treat the Hou Sheng with all the courtesy. Now I go to the Qin army and die. It's strange that Hou Sheng didn't say a word for me and didn't stop me! “