rú如likehuǒ火firerú如liketú荼white-flowered grass
Like a raging fire; in full swing; in a blaze of glory.
Literal meaning
like (如) — fire (火) — like (如) — white-flowered grass (荼)
Origin
Originally used to describe the appearance of white flowers, it later evolved to describe a vigorous and flourishing state. A classical four-character phrase.
Examples
Tā他men们de的shì事yè业fā发zhǎn展rú如huǒ火rú如tú荼。
Their career is developing in full swing.
Yùn运dòng动huì会jìn进xíng行dé得rú如huǒ火rú如tú荼。
The sports meet is in full swing.
Usage & nuances
Describes something that is developing vigorously and energetically.
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