山珍海味 Shān zhēn hǎi wèi Mountain Delicacies and Sea Flavors

Explanation

山珍海味指的是山里和海里出产的珍贵食物，形容菜肴丰富、美味。

Shan Zhen Hai Wei refers to precious food produced in the mountains and seas, describing abundant and delicious dishes.

Origin Story

传说中的神仙宴席，摆满了琳琅满目的山珍海味。有来自雪山之巅的灵芝，有深海里闪耀着光芒的珍珠蚌，还有天上飞翔的凤凰肉，以及各种奇花异草酿造的美酒佳酿。这些山珍海味，色香味俱全，让人垂涎欲滴。神仙们一边品尝着人间少有的美味佳肴，一边欣赏着仙境中美丽的景色，好不快活。而人间，人们也尽力模仿神仙的宴席，用各种珍奇美味来款待贵宾，以表达最高的敬意。在古代的宫廷里，山珍海味更是家常便饭，体现着皇家的富贵荣华。然而，寻常百姓家，即便是在节日里，也多是粗茶淡饭，与山珍海味相去甚远。

chuán shuō zhōng de shén xiān yàn xí, bǎi mǎn le lín láng mǎn mù de shān zhēn hǎi wèi. yǒu lái zì xuě shān zhī diān de líng zhī, yǒu shēn hǎi lǐ shǎn yào zhe guāng máng de zhēn zhū bàng, hái yǒu tiān shàng fēi xiáng de fèng huáng ròu, yǐ jí gè zhǒng qí huā yì cǎo niàng zào de měijiǔ jiā niàng. zhèxiē shān zhēn hǎi wèi, sè xiāng wèi jù quán, ràng rén chuí xián yù dī. shén xiān men yī biān pǐn cháng zhe rén jiān shǎo yǒu de měiwèi jiā yáo, yī biān xīn shǎng zhe xiān jìng zhōng měilì de jǐng sè, hǎo bù kuài huó. ér rén jiān, rén men yě jǐn lì mó fǎng shén xiān de yàn xí, yòng gè zhǒng zhēn qí měiwèi lái kuǎn dài guì bīn, yǐ biǎo dá zuì gāo de jìng yì. zài gǔdài de gōng tíng lǐ, shān zhēn hǎi wèi gèng shì jiā cháng miàn fàn, tǐ xiàn zhe huáng jiā de fù guì róng huá. rán'ér, xún cháng bǎixìng jiā, jíbiàn shì zài jiérì lǐ, yě duō shì cū chá dàn fàn, yǔ shān zhēn hǎi wèi xiāng qù shèn yuǎn.

In legends, the banquets of the Gods were filled with an array of delicacies from the mountains and seas. There were Ganoderma lucidum from snow-capped peaks, luminous pearl oysters from the deep sea, the meat of phoenixes soaring in the sky, and wines brewed from rare herbs and flowers. These dishes were visually stunning, aromatic, and delicious, leaving everyone drooling. The Gods enjoyed these rare delicacies while admiring the beautiful scenery of heaven, quite joyful. Meanwhile, on Earth, people tried to imitate the Gods' banquets, using various rare and delicious treats to entertain their guests. In ancient imperial courts, mountain delicacies and sea flavors were commonplace, highlighting the opulence of royal life. However, ordinary people, even during festivals, often ate simple fare, a stark contrast to the luxury of mountain delicacies and sea flavors.

Usage

用于形容菜肴丰富、美味。

yòng yú xíngróng cài yáo fēngfù měiwèi

Used to describe abundant and delicious dishes.

Examples

  • 这顿饭真是山珍海味，让人大饱口福。

    zhè dùn fàn zhēnshi shān zhēn hǎi wèi, ràng rén dà bǎo kǒu fú

    This meal is a real feast, a true delicacy.

  • 宴会上，摆满了山珍海味，让人眼花缭乱。

    yàn huì shàng, bǎi mǎn le shān zhēn hǎi wèi, ràng rén yǎn huā liáo luàn

    At the banquet, there was an abundance of delicacies.

  • 山珍海味固然美味，但也要注意健康。

    shān zhēn hǎi wèi gùrán měiwèi, dàn yào zhùyì jiànkāng

    Famous dishes are delicious, but one should also pay attention to health.

Related Idioms

  • 美味佳肴

  • 龙肝豹胆

  • 山珍海错

Opposite Idioms

  • 粗茶淡饭

  • 家常便饭