史不绝书 shǐ bù jué shū history is full of records

Explanation

指历史上不断有记载，经常发生类似的事情。

Refers to continuous records in history and the frequent occurrence of similar events.

Origin Story

话说春秋时期，晋国和鲁国关系复杂，时而友好，时而交恶。鲁国为了维护与晋国之间的关系，经常向晋国进贡珍贵的物品，表达友好之意。这些外交活动频繁地记载在史书上，可谓史不绝书。然而，这频繁的贡品往来，也掩盖不了两国之间潜在的矛盾和摩擦。晋国强大的实力，对鲁国来说既是威胁，也是一种无奈的依靠。鲁国君臣不得不小心翼翼地维护着这种微妙的平衡，生怕一个不小心，便会招致晋国的怒火。史书上记载的这些外交事件，既反映了两国之间的政治博弈，也展现了小国在强国面前的无奈与挣扎。鲁国对晋国的依赖，如同走钢丝一般，稍有不慎，便会万劫不复。这段历史，也成为了后世统治者借鉴的案例，告诫他们要谨慎处理与强邻的关系，避免重蹈鲁国的覆辙。

huà shuō chūnqiū shíqī, jìn guó hé lǔ guó guānxi fùzá, shí'ér yǒuhǎo, shí'ér jiāo'è. lǔ guó wèile wéihù yǔ jìn guó zhī jiān de guānxi, jīngcháng xiàng jìn guó jìngòng zhēnguì de wùpǐn, biǎodá yǒuhǎo zhīyì. zhèxiē wàijiāo huódòng pínfán de jìzǎi zài shǐshū shàng, kěwèi shǐ bù jué shū. rán'ér, zhè pínfán de gòngpǐn wǎnglái, yě yǎngài bù liǎo liǎng guó zhī jiān qiányán de máodùn hé mócā. jìn guó qiángdà de shìlì, duì lǔ guó lái shuō jì shì wēixié, yě shì yī zhǒng wú nài de yīkào. lǔ guó jūnchén bùdé bù xiǎoxīn yìyì de wéihù zhe zhè zhǒng wēimiǎo de pínghéng, shēngpà yīgè bù xiǎoxīn, biàn huì zhāozhì jìn guó de nùhuǒ. shǐshū shàng jìzǎi de zhèxiē wàijiāo shìjiàn, jì fǎnyìng le liǎng guó zhī jiān de zhèngzhì bóyì, yě zhǎnxian le xiǎoguó zài qiáng guó miàn qián de wú nài yǔ zhēngzhá. lǔ guó duì jìn guó de yīkào, rútóng zǒu gāng sī yībān, shāo yǒu bù shèn, biàn huì wànjié bùfù. zhè duàn lìshǐ, yě chéngwéi le hòushì tǒngzhì zhě jièjiàn de ànli, gàojiè tāmen yào jǐnshèn chǔlǐ yǔ qiánglín de guānxi, bìmiǎn chóngdǎo lǔ guó de fùzhé.

During the Spring and Autumn period, the relationship between the state of Jin and the state of Lu was complex, sometimes friendly and sometimes hostile. To maintain relations with Jin, Lu frequently paid tribute with precious goods, expressing goodwill. These diplomatic activities were recorded frequently in historical books, which could be called the history of continuous writing. However, this frequent exchange of tributes could not conceal the underlying contradictions and friction between the two states. Jin's powerful strength was both a threat and a helpless reliance for Lu. The rulers and ministers of Lu had to carefully maintain this delicate balance, fearing that one wrong step would incur Jin's wrath. The diplomatic events recorded in history books both reflect the political game between the two states, and also show the helplessness and struggle of a small country in front of a powerful one. Lu's dependence on Jin was like walking a tightrope – a slight misstep could lead to ruin. This history has also become a case study for later rulers, warning them to cautiously handle their relationship with powerful neighbors and avoid repeating Lu's mistakes.

Usage

用于说明历史上类似的事件屡见不鲜。

yòng yú shuōmíng lìshǐ shàng lèisì de shìjiàn lǚjiàn bùxiān

Used to illustrate that similar events have occurred frequently throughout history.

Examples

• 历史上类似的事件屡见不鲜，史不绝书。

  lìshǐ shàng lèisì de shìjiàn lǚjiàn bùxiān, shǐ bù jué shū；zì gǔ yǐlái, zhōngchén yìshì de gùshì shǐ bù jué shū

  Similar events have occurred frequently throughout history.

• 自古以来，忠臣义士的故事史不绝书。

  Since ancient times, stories of loyal and righteous ministers have been recorded throughout history.

Related Idioms

• 屡见不鲜

• 层出不穷

Opposite Idioms

• 史无前例