From a certain point onwards, none are considered worthy of comment or attention, implying a significant drop in quality or distinction.
这次文学沙龙上，前面几位作家的发言都精彩纷呈，但自郐以下的作品就显得平庸无奇了
At this literary salon, the speeches of the first few authors were brilliant, but the works from a certain point onwards (自郐以下) seemed quite mediocre and uninspired.
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Ancient
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During the Spring and Autumn period, Prince Jizha of the State of Wu was exceptionally skilled in music from a young age.
When he visited the State of Lu, the people of Lu invited him to enjoy the music and dances of the Zhou Dynasty. The musicians of Lu played pieces from the Zhou Dynasty and various vassal states. Jizha offered praise and criticism for the music of each state.
However, after the performance of "Kuai Feng" from the State of Kuai, he offered no further comments.
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