The idiom "putting the finishing touch" is related to Zhang Sengyao, a painter from the Northern and Southern Dynasties. Legend has it that once he added eyes to the dragon he drew, the dragon would "fly away." This idiom often refers to a person who points out the essence at key points when writing an article or speaking, making the content vivid and powerful. It is also often used to praise the exquisiteness of other people's creations.
huàlóng diǎn jīng means to bring the painted dragon, or Loong, to life by putting in the pupils of its eyes.
This idiom is related to the story of Zhang Sengyao, a painter dating back about 1,500 years.
Once he added eyes to the dragon he drew, it would come alive and fly away.
It is often used to describe the effectiveness of a writer or speaker who uses a few key sentences to bring a topic alive. It is also used to praise others for their creative genius.
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