One, eight friends.
Interpretation: In the old society, friends became brothers.
Source: Master Wang Yuan's "The West Chamber" has the first fold: "There is an old friend; The surname Du Ming is true; The word Shi Jun; Students in the same county as Xiao Sheng; At the beginning, it was the turn of eight worshippers. "
There is an old friend, Du Ming, whose name is Shi Jun. I was a classmate in the same county, and I was sworn brothers in those days.
Second, the talent of eight fights
Interpretation: Metaphorically speaking, people are extremely talented.
Source: Biography of Southern History Xie Lingyun by Master Li in Sui and Tang Dynasties: "There is only one stone in the world, Cao Zijian has eight fights, and I have one fight. I have always used one to fight one. "
Since the Wei and Jin Dynasties, there has been a stone of literary talent in the world, among which Cao Zijian (that is, Cao Zhi) has eight fights, one for me and one for the rest of the world.
Third, it's stormy.
Interpretation: gathering in all directions. Metaphor situation suddenly changed, turbulent.
Source: Tang Yuxi's "County Zhongshu loves to offer Pei Du to stay in the middle": "If you ride a flag and a half, the wind and rain will meet in the middle."
Half of the emperor's army is under your command, and scholars from all over the world gather around you like parties from all directions.
Fourth, eighth and ninth streets
Definition: Describe the streets and bustling markets of the city.
Source: Zhang Shu's "Three Ancient People" in Qing Dynasty: "In Chang 'an City, there are eight streets and nine wonders. "
In Chang 'an, streets crisscross and markets are bustling.
Five, eight sides
Interpretation: Describe all aspects of entertainment.
Source: Modern Mao Dun's Story of the Hand: "Although Sister Huang is past middle age, she is still a role that everyone likes."
Usage: subject-predicate type; As predicate and attribute; Metaphor is handled well in all aspects.