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脍炙人口 (kuài zhì rén kǒu)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

A metaphor for works that are widely praised and very popular, especially in literature or art.

Definition (中文解释)

脍切细的肉;炙烤熟的肉。脍和炙都是人们爱吃的食物。指美味人人爱吃。比喻好的诗文受到人们和称赞和传讼。

Derivation (典故出处)

五代·王定宝《唐摭言》卷十如‘水声常在耳,山色不离门’,又‘扫地树留影,拂床琴有声’……皆脍炙人口。”

Example (造句示例)

This writer's new novel is so captivating that it has become universally praised.