Rely on the classics

Rely on the classics

Chinese idiom, Pinyin is y ī J ī NGB à ngzh ù, which means according to the classics and its notes, it means that there is a basis for speaking. It's from Xingshi Hengyan by Feng Menglong of Ming Dynasty.

Idiom usage

Used as a predicate, attribute, or object; used in writing

Analysis of Idioms

Synonyms: quoting classics

The origin of Idioms

Feng Menglong, Ming Dynasty, Volume 25 of Xingshi Hengyan: "there are as many liars in the world as possible. There is a margin. I have never seen such a Grandmaster who tells lies to heaven."

Idiom explanation

According to the classics and its notes. It means that there is a basis for what you say.