歌功颂德 Sing praises
Explanation
歌颂赞扬功绩和德行。
To sing praises of merits and virtues.
Origin Story
话说大汉王朝时期，一位名叫卫青的将军，为保卫国家屡立奇功，他英勇善战，屡次打败匈奴，使匈奴不敢轻易南下，保境安民，百姓安居乐业。卫青的功劳深受汉武帝的赏识，汉武帝为了表彰他的功勋，特地为他修建了雄伟壮观的陵墓，并下令在全国范围内大肆宣扬他的丰功伟绩，文人墨客纷纷创作诗歌，歌颂卫青的赫赫战功和高尚品德，一时间，卫青的功绩传遍了大江南北。百姓们都为卫青的功绩而欢欣鼓舞，他们载歌载舞，表达对卫青的敬仰之情，这便是歌功颂德的真实写照。
During the Han Dynasty, there was a general named Wei Qing who repeatedly made great achievements in defending the country. He was brave and good at fighting, repeatedly defeating the Xiongnu and preventing them from easily attacking south. The people lived in peace and prosperity under his leadership. Emperor Wu of Han admired Wei Qing's merit very much and built him a magnificent tomb. He also ordered the massive promotion of his accomplishments throughout the country. Many people wrote poems and songs to praise Wei Qing's achievements and noble character. Wei Qing's merits spread to every corner of the country. The people were elated by Wei Qing's merits and celebrated with songs and dances to express their admiration.
Usage
用于赞扬他人的功劳和品德。
Used to praise the merits and virtues of others.
Examples
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为了歌功颂德，他们不惜歪曲事实。
wèile gēgōngsòngdé, tāmen bù xī wāiqǔ shìshí
In order to praise their merits, they did not hesitate to distort the facts.
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这场盛大的庆祝活动是对他们卓越成就的歌功颂德。
zhè chǎng shèngdà de qìngzhù huódòng shì duì tāmen zhuóyuè chéngjiù de gēgōngsòngdé
This grand celebration is a tribute to their outstanding achievements..