Pronunciation: bā xi ā n gu ò h m: i, gè xi m: n sh é n t not ng.
Idiom structure: complex sentence idioms.
Meaning: According to legend, when the Eight Immortals crossed the sea, they didn't need a boat, and each had a set of spells. Because of the proverb "Eight Immortals crossed the sea, each showed his magical powers", they later used metaphors to show their skills or methods and compete with each other.
Part of speech: as clause and object; Metaphor means that individuals have their own skills.
Origin: The eighty-first time in The Journey to the West, Wu Cheng'en in the Ming Dynasty, "It was the Eight Immortals who crossed the sea and showed their magical powers alone."
example sentence
1, I'm leaving now. For tomorrow's game, let's cross the sea with the Eight Immortals. Let's do our best. Come on.
2. Today, we all come to cross the river, so each of us will cross the sea with the Eight Immortals and show our magical powers to see who will cross first.
3. In the families of graduates, parents have crossed the sea, showing their magical powers, asking friends and finding relationships, in order to find an ideal job.