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子虚乌有 (zǐ xū wū yǒu)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

Fictitious or nonexistent; something invented or imaginary.

Definition (中文解释)

子虚并非真实;乌有哪有。指假设的、不存在的、不真实的事情。

Derivation (典故出处)

汉·司马相如著《子虚赋》楚使子虚使于齐,王悉发车骑,与使者出畋。畋罢,子虚过奼乌有先生,亡是公存焉。”

Example (造句示例)

The story about the treasure is just a sub-xu-wu-you tale.