May 25, 2006 19:22
18 yrs ago
Chinese term
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摆龙门陈
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From a literary text, set in the time of the Kangxi Emperor.
Context:
过往行人，贩夫挑夫，还有城里出来避暑的闲汉都打了赤膊，吃瓜歇凉儿，摆龙门陈.
Can anyone shed any light on this for me, as I'm afraid that I don't have a clue what is meant by 摆龙门陈
Many thanks.
Context:
过往行人，贩夫挑夫，还有城里出来避暑的闲汉都打了赤膊，吃瓜歇凉儿，摆龙门陈.
Can anyone shed any light on this for me, as I'm afraid that I don't have a clue what is meant by 摆龙门陈
Many thanks.
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It just mean "talk", casual talk. Sichuang Dialect. maybe "chatting"
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ysun
: 时髦话叫做“侃大山”。:-) However, 摆龙门阵 has another meaning in other situations.
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Justin Lai
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Naikei Wong
: I've heard this term, but I never quite understand it. Something new.
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wherestip
: I agree. I think sometimes it also involves telling each other tall tales based on historical figures and anecdotes, like 水浒传,三国演义,etc
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Joyce Curran
: 是的，我们四川人称闲聊为“摆龙门阵”
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Comment: "Many thanks."
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