压倒元白 — “To surpass famous contemporary writers (or artists) in one's work”
压倒元白 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to surpass famous contemporary writers (or artists) in one's work”. To outshine one's peers in literary or artistic achievement. Literally, “Surpass Yuan Zhen and Bai Juyi”.
压倒元白 Pronunciation and Pinyin
压倒元白 Character Breakdown
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Origin and Story of 压倒元白
During the Baoli era of the Tang Dynasty, Yang Sifu hosted a banquet at his residence in Xinchang Ward. Poets Yuan Zhen and Bai Juyi were among the guests.
To liven up the party, guests composed poems. Yang Rushi, the Minister of Personnel, finished his poem last. Yuan Zhen and Bai Juyi were astonished upon seeing it.
Yang Rushi was exceptionally pleased and, when he returned home intoxicated, told his disciples, "Today, I have surpassed Yuan and Bai!"
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Open the tool →Questions about 压倒元白
What does 压倒元白 mean?
压倒元白 (yā dǎo yuán bái) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to surpass famous contemporary writers (or artists) in one's work”.
How do you pronounce 压倒元白?
压倒元白 is pronounced yā dǎo yuán bái in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 压倒元白 literally mean?
Literally, 压倒元白 means “Surpass Yuan Zhen and Bai Juyi”. It is used to mean “to surpass famous contemporary writers (or artists) in one's work”.
Where does 压倒元白 come from?
压倒元白 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 压倒元白?
元、白：指唐代诗人元稹和白居易。用来比喻作品胜过同时代有名的作家。