15 idioms featuring this character
All theory no practice
Makna literal: Discuss war on paper
Anxious and unsettled
Makna literal: Seven up eight down
Success in theory not reality
Makna literal: Wealth on paper only
Evenly matched with neither superior
Makna literal: Not mutually up down
Latecomers surpass the early starters
Makna literal: Latecomers end up on top
Serve as a link between preceding and following
Makna literal: Continuing above and opening below
Add insult to injury; make things worse
Makna literal: Add frost on top of snow
Rise rapidly; soar straight up
Makna literal: Whirlwind spiraling straight up
Rise quickly to high position
Makna literal: Blue clouds straight up
Persevere through challenges
Makna literal: Face difficulties head-on
Create favorable illusion
Makna literal: Flowers bloom on a tree
Strategic retreat
Makna literal: Retreat as the best plan
Enhance existing beauty
Makna literal: Add flowers to brocade
Influence of leadership
Makna literal: Above acts, below imitates
Compelled to rebel
Makna literal: Forced onto Liangshan Mountain