📖 Meaning
Refers to playing wind and percussion instruments together in full swing, creating a grand musical performance. It describes a lively, ceremonial atmosphere with booming music, often used for celebrations, weddings, or formal send-offs.
📜 Origin Story
This idiom originates from 'Journey to the West' (西游记), Chapter 64, by Wu Cheng'en of the Ming Dynasty. In the scene, civil and military officials, the city's common folk, and the monks of Fulong Temple played wind and percussion instruments together to escort the four pilgrims out of the city. The phrase vividly captures the festive, grand atmosphere of a ceremonial departure accompanied by full musical ensemble. It later appeared in 'The Scholars' (儒林外史) by Wu Jingzi, describing an extravagant wedding procession.
💡 Example Usage
婚丧嫁娶，大吹大打，是乡间的老规矩。
For weddings and funerals, playing music with full wind and percussion is an old village custom.
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🔤 Quick Facts
- Chinese: 大吹大打
- Pinyin: dà chuī dà dǎ
- Literal Translation: big, blow, big, beat
- Category: Action
- Characters: 4