Zhang maixing(zhāng mài fèn xīng)

Zhang maixing

Zhang maixing, a Chinese idiom, means that the blood vessels are swollen and the green veins protrude. Zhang, Tongzhang. The latter refers to the inappropriate action due to impulse. From: Zuo Zhuan, the 15th year of Duke Fu.

Idiom explanation

The blood vessels are dilated and the veins protrude. Zhang, Tongzhang.

The origin of Idioms

Zuo Zhuan, the 15th year of Duke Fu, said: "disordered Qi, cunning and indignation, yin and blood, Zhang Mai and Xing, external strength and internal strength." Du Yu notes: "if Qi is cunning and angry, then the blood will be made all over the body and move with Qi."

Analysis of Idioms

Similar idioms: open eyebrows and eyes, lose control of the emperor, put things in the mirror, and fall asleep

Idiom usage

Used as an attributive or adverbial; used in writing

Chinese PinYin : zhāng mài fèn xīng