gāo高péng朋mǎn满zuò座
A gathering where many distinguished or important guests are present; distinguished friends filling the seats.
Era:
Ancient
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Story:
During the early Tang Dynasty, the talented scholar Wang Bo, one of the 'Four Paragons of the Early Tang Dynasty,' was banished.
While traveling, he arrived in Hongzhou during the Double Ninth Festival.
The local governor, Yan Bo'yu, was hosting a grand banquet where many distinguished guests were present, enjoying poetry and music.
Inspired by this lively gathering with '高朋满座' (distinguished friends filling the seats), Wang Bo composed his famous masterpiece, 'Preface to the Pavilion of Prince Teng'.