大放厥辞 to speak out freely
Explanation
原指写出很多优美的文章，后指大发议论，多含贬义。
Originally meant to write many beautiful articles, later referred to making a lot of arguments, mostly with derogatory meaning.
Origin Story
唐朝时期，柳宗元和刘禹锡是好友，他们都主张改革，但最终失败，被贬官。柳宗元被贬到永州，后来又到柳州做刺史。虽然仕途坎坷，但他文学造诣极高，尤其散文，说理透彻，景物描写生动。他死后，韩愈写下《祭柳子厚文》，其中有句名言：“玉佩琼琚，大放厥词”，赞扬柳宗元文章的华丽和才华横溢。 这篇文章不仅表达了韩愈对柳宗元才华的赞赏，也间接反映了柳宗元在政治上遭受的不公。虽然他屡遭贬谪，但他的文章却流传至今，成为中国文学史上的瑰宝。他的坚持和才华，即使在逆境中也能发光发热，这是一种难能可贵的精神。 他的故事告诉我们，即使在人生的低谷，也要保持积极向上的态度，用自己的才华和坚持，去创造属于自己的价值。柳宗元的故事也是对“大放厥辞”最好的诠释，他不只是写出了优美的辞章，更用自己的行动，表达了对理想的执着追求。
During the Tang Dynasty, Liu Zongyuan and Liu Yuxi were close friends who both advocated for reform, but ultimately failed and were demoted. Liu Zongyuan was relegated to Yongzhou, and later became the prefect of Liuzhou. Despite his bumpy career, he possessed extraordinary literary talent, particularly in prose, which was known for its clarity and vivid imagery. After his death, Han Yu wrote the "Memorial for Liu Zi Hou", which contains the famous phrase “玉佩琼琚，大放厥词”, praising Liu Zongyuan’s elegant and brilliant writing. This passage not only expresses Han Yu's admiration for Liu Zongyuan’s talent, but also indirectly reflects the injustice that Liu Zongyuan suffered in politics. Although he was repeatedly exiled, his works have survived to this day and have become a treasure of Chinese literary history. His persistence and talent shone even in adversity; this is a truly admirable spirit. His story teaches us that even in the low points of life, we must maintain a positive attitude and use our talents and perseverance to create our own value. Liu Zongyuan’s story is also the best interpretation of “大放厥词”. He not only wrote elegant prose, but also expressed his unwavering pursuit of his ideals through his actions.
Usage
通常用于批评他人夸夸其谈或信口开河。
Usually used to criticize others for boasting or talking nonsense.
Examples
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他大放厥词，批评政府的政策。
ta da fang jue ci, piping zhengfu de zhengce.
He spoke out against the government's policies.
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会议上，他大放厥词，表达了自己的不满。
huiyi shang, ta da fang jue ci, biaoda le ziji de bu man
At the meeting, he voiced his dissatisfaction.