A postscript about picking straw when it rains

The answer to picking straws when it rains is that the more you pick, the heavier it becomes.

1. The meaning of the idiom "Carrying straw when it rains"

"Carrying straw when it rains" is a humorous literary form. It is usually composed of two idioms or words. The former idiom is Or the word is related to "rain", and the latter idiom or word is related to "picking straw". The meaning of the entire sentence is often to express a certain point of view, experience or feeling in a humorous way through contrast or clever transformation.

2. The meaning of picking straws when it rains

1. It means doing something in vain, similar to wasting your efforts.

Example: I helped you clean up your desk, but I searched for it for a long time and couldn’t find it. It was really raining and I was digging through straw.

2. It means that things are done improperly and the expected results are not achieved, which is similar to self-defeating.

Example: He wanted to express his apology, but instead made a cold joke. It was really raining straw.

3. It means that it has no impact on other people's criticism or accusation, similar to getting to the bottom of things.

Example: I don’t care about his accusations, just like rain on straw.

Characteristics of idioms

1. Concise and humorous

Xiehouyu is usually composed of two idioms or words, and the expression is concise and clear. Through contrast, transformation, exaggeration and other techniques, information and emotions are conveyed in a relaxed and humorous way.

2. Be concise and concise

Xiehouyu often expresses a certain point of view, experience or feeling accurately through short sentences. They do not require lengthy explanations and can convey full meaning in brief language.

3. Semantic conversion

Xiehouyu relies on the meaning conversion between words and realizes the change and transfer of meaning through clever language conception. This transformation is often unexpected, giving people unexpected and comic effects.

4. Accumulate and make progress

Xiehouyu comes from folk wisdom and oral inheritance, integrating rich life experience and wisdom. They have been widely circulated and gradually accumulated, forming a rich and diverse collection of Xiehou language.

5. Cultural connotation

Xiehouyu often reflects local customs, culture and social background. Therefore, understanding and appreciating Xiehouyu requires a certain understanding of the relevant cultural background and language characteristics.