Hu Xian Wei Chuan (户限为穿) describes a place so frequented that the threshold is worn down from constant coming and going, signifying immense popularity and activity. It is a positive depiction of high traffic, as noted in "Essentials of Calligraphy" by Zhang Yanyuan of the Tang Dynasty.
户限为穿 (hù xiàn wéi chuān) 形容进出的人非常多,以至于门槛都被踩破了,含褒义。出自唐·张彦远《法书要录》。
| 成语 | 户限为穿 |
|---|---|
| 解释 | 门槛都踩破了。形容进出的人很多。 |
| 出处 | 唐·张彦远《法书要录》:“智永禅师住吴兴永欣寺,人来觅书者如市,所居户限为穿穴。” |
| 拼音 | hù xiàn wéi chuān |
| 拼音码 | hxwc |
| 用法 | 主谓式;作宾语;形容进出的人很多 |
| 故事 | 南北朝陈朝著名的书法家智永禅师,坚持练字30多年,写坏的笔可以装十瓮,埋入地下称“退笔冢”,共练过80万字,他住在浙江吴兴县的永欣寺,找他题字的人很多,把他屋子的门槛都踩破了,不得不包上一层铁皮 |
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