车水马龙 Carriage and Horse Flow Like Water and Dragon
Explanation
形容车辆和马匹像流水和游龙一样川流不息。多用于形容繁华热闹的景象。
Describes vehicles and horses flowing continuously like water and dragons. Often used to describe a bustling and lively scene.
Origin Story
话说东汉明帝时期，马皇后贤良淑德，深受百姓爱戴。每当她回娘家探亲，家门前总是车水马龙，热闹非凡。一次，有大臣建议皇帝为马家封赏，但马皇后却婉拒了，说：‘我回家看看，门前车水马龙的，已经很好了，不必再封赏了。’这不仅展现了马皇后的谦逊，也反映了当时马家的显赫地位。然而，马皇后并不是沉迷于荣华富贵之中，她一直致力于为百姓谋福祉，她节俭朴素的生活作风，更让百姓敬佩不已。即使在她去世后，人们依旧怀念她，她的故事也世代相传，成为后世学习的楷模。
During the reign of Emperor Ming of the Eastern Han Dynasty, Empress Ma was known for her virtue and was deeply loved by the people. Every time she returned to her parents' home, the entrance was always bustling with carriages and horses, a lively scene indeed.Once, a minister suggested that the emperor reward the Ma family, but Empress Ma politely declined, saying, "When I go home, the entrance is always bustling with carriages and horses, which is already very good, and there's no need for further rewards."This not only showcased Empress Ma's humility but also reflected the prominent status of the Ma family at the time. However, Empress Ma did not indulge in wealth and power; she always dedicated herself to the welfare of the people. Her simple and frugal lifestyle was even more admired by the people. Even after her death, people still missed her, and her story was passed down from generation to generation, becoming a role model for future generations.
Usage
常用来形容繁华热闹的景象，多用于描写城市街道、集市、节日等场景。
Often used to describe a bustling and lively scene, often used to describe city streets, marketplaces, festivals, etc.
Examples
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每逢佳节倍思亲，每逢节假日，高速公路车水马龙，人山人海。
meifeng jiajie beisi qin,meifeng jierijia,gaosugonglu cheshuimalong,renshanrenhai.
Every festive season, I miss my family even more; every holiday, the highways are full of cars and people.
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城里的街道上车水马龙，好不热闹！
chengli de jiedaoshang cheshuimalong,haobunarenao!
The city streets are bustling with cars and people!