夸多斗靡kuā duō dǒu mí❶ [of men of letters]show off one’s learning by writing lengthy articles and using flowery language;
❷ [of the rich] compete in luxuries,show off one’s wealth
❍ 宋以后，学者好夸多而斗靡。(袁牧《随园诗话》卷五) After the Song Dynasty,the scholars liked to write lengthy articles and use flowery language. 夸多斗靡kuā duō dǒu mí夸：夸耀；斗：争斗、比赛；靡：奢侈。原指文章以篇幅长、用词华丽为胜；现多指富宦以奢侈、豪华来争胜。show off one’s learning, show off one’s wealth, compete to produce length articles with flowery language |