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In our daily lives, we often use idioms to describe certain things or situations, but have you ever wondered what stories lie behind these idioms? Today, we're going to lift the veil and reveal their true meanings. First, let's take a look at "like a fish in water." Many people might think that "water" refers to the substance, but actually, "water" refers to Zhuge Liang. This idiom describes someone who has found a suitable job or environment and can fully utilize their talents. Next, we have "enlightenment from the top." You might ask, "What is enlightenment?" Originally, "enlightenment" referred to pure ghee. This idiom describes something that has a great enlightening and educational effect, helping people open the door to wisdom. Let's look at "adhering to established rules." Many people might think that "ink" refers to ink, but actually, "ink" refers to Mozi from the Warring States period. This idiom describes someone who adheres to established rules and is unwilling to innovate or progress. We also have "killing two birds with one stone," which you might think means "two things," but actually, "two" refers to two tigers. This idiom describes a situation where one thing can achieve two purposes. The "yu" in "hesitating" refers to a monkey, and "xian" refers to an ancient elephant. This idiom describes someone who is hesitant and indecisive when making a decision. In "the beauty of sinking fish and falling geese," "sinking fish" refers to Xi Shi, and "falling geese" refers to Wang Zhaojun. This idiom describes the beauty and charm of someone or something that makes people fall in love. In "the golden house and the beautiful woman," "beautiful woman" refers to Chen A'jiao. This idiom tells the story of Han Wu Di building a golden house for A'jiao, describing the extreme doting on love. In "the fragrance of books and the nobility of families," "fragrance of books" refers to a type of fragrant grass. This idiom describes the cultural and academic level of a family. In "the beauty of closing the moon and falling flowers," "closing the moon" refers to Diao Chan, and "falling flowers" refers to Yang Guifei. This idiom describes the beauty and charm of someone or something that makes people fall in love. Finally, let's look at "Wang Po selling melons, self-praising and self-boasting." You might think that "Wang Po" is an old lady selling melons, but actually, "Wang Po" is a man, and the melons he's selling are Hami melons. This idiom describes someone who is self-praising and self-boasting.