Simple words and abundant meanings
Chinese idiom, Pinyin is y á NJI ǎ NY ì f ē ng, meaning concise language and rich meaning. It comes from the preface to the Sutra of the sixth patriarch.
The origin of Idioms
According to the preface to the sixth patriarch's magic talisman Sutra written by Deyi of Yuan Dynasty, "the Sutra of the sixth patriarch's talisman is simple in speech, rich in meaning, clear in reason and clear in preparation, which is full of boundless Dharma of all Buddhas."
Idiom usage
Used as a predicate or attributive; used in writing.
Chinese PinYin : yán jiǎn yì fēng
Simple words and abundant meanings
pride is not to be encouraged. ào bù kě zhǎng
There are two sides to the Chinese thief. hàn zéi bù liǎng lì
a number of male and female guests gathered. lǚ xì jiāo cuò