典故

diǎn gù

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Definitions

1. classical story or quote from the literature
2. the story behind sth

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Words Containing 典故

• 成语典故 成语典故 chéng yǔ diǎn gù: historical or literary anecdote that gives rise to a saying

Child Words of 典故

• 故 故 gù: happening
• 典 典 diǎn: canon