EPISODE · Mar 30, 2026 · 2 MIN
觥筹交错 (gōng chóu jiāo cuò)
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📖 Today's 成语: 觥筹交错 (gōng chóu jiāo cuò)Meaning: Wine cups and tallies intermingled (a lively, bustling banquet)Summary: 觥筹交错 (gōng chóu jiāo cuò) is a sophisticated idiom used to describe a lively banquet or a grand party. It originates from the visual of ancient wine vessels and game markers being passed around. In modern contexts, it is best understood as a 'grand feast' or 'lively social gathering,' often used in literature or formal descriptions of high-society events or business receptions.Read the full transcript with multilingual translations, meaning/usage notes, examples, and cultural context:觥筹交错 (gōng chóu jiāo cuò) | 每天成语
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📖 Today's 成语: 觥筹交错 (gōng chóu jiāo cuò) Meaning: Wine cups and tallies intermingled (a lively, bustling banquet) Summary: 觥筹交错 (gōng chóu jiāo cuò) is a sophisticated idiom used to describe a lively banquet or a grand party. It originates from the visual of ancient wine vessels and game markers being passed around. In modern contexts, it is best understood as a 'grand feast' or 'lively social gathering,' often used in literature or formal descriptions of high-society events or business recept...
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