Extremely few; very rare; as sparse as stars in the morning sky (which are barely visible).
在这次全国性比赛中，能达到这个高水平的选手寥若晨星
In this national competition, athletes who can reach such a high level are as rare as morning stars.
Era:
Ancient
Frequency:
Story:
During the Tang Dynasty, religions flourished. Han Yu, a Doctor of the Imperial Academy, was a staunch believer in Confucianism and firmly opposed the prevalence of Buddhism and Taoism.
He wrote the poem "Woman of Mount Hua" to satirize the situation where Buddhism and Taoism competed for followers.
In Hua County, Buddhist followers were numerous, but Taoist followers were as sparse as morning stars. Female Taoist priests even personally came out to preach, using their charm to attract followers.
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