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东观续史 — Chinese Idiom

东观续史 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes a woman of profound scholarship and exceptional literary talent, referencing the historical work of Ban Zhao”.

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东观续史 Pronunciation and Pinyin

东观续史 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
东
dōng5east, host
观
guān6look, observe, view
续
xù11continue, connect, extend
史
shǐ5history; chronicler; official

Example Sentence with 东观续史

这位年轻的文学家,笔耕不辍,著述颇丰,颇有东观续史之风范。
This young writer, dedicated to her craft, has produced many works, embodying the spirit of a highly accomplished female scholar.

Idioms Related to 东观续史

More idioms starting with 东

  • dōng东yī一xià下xī西yī一xià下act aimlessly or erratically
  • dōng东dǎo倒xī西wāi歪staggering and lopsided
  • dōng东tōu偷xī西mō摸pilfer here and there
  • dōng东tù兔xī西wū乌The relentless passage of time
  • dōng东chōng冲xī西jué决floodwaters gushing and breaching banks
  • dōng东chōng冲xī西zhuàng撞rush about aimlessly
  • dōng东chōng冲xī西tū突charge and attack in all directions
  • dōng东láo劳xī西yàn燕friends or lovers separating
  • dōng东nán南zhī之bǎo宝outstanding talents from the Southeast
  • dōng东nán南zhī之xiù秀Outstanding talents from the Southeast
  • dōng东nán南zhī之měi美Eminence of the Southeast
  • dōng东nán南bàn半bì壁southeastern half of the country

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Questions about 东观续史

What does 东观续史 mean?

东观续史 (dōng guān xù shǐ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes a woman of profound scholarship and exceptional literary talent, referencing the historical work of Ban Zhao”.

How do you pronounce 东观续史?

东观续史 is pronounced dōng guān xù shǐ in Mandarin Chinese.

What is the Chinese definition of 东观续史?

东观:汉代官家藏书的地方。原指汉代女史学家班昭奉诏就东观续成其兄班固没有完成的《汉书》。后用以指女子才学高深。

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