Feng Jicai (1942-), contemporary novelist from Tianjin known for stories about local life and folk culture

To try and find something with the help of a clue or lead; to follow a trail or evidence to reach a goal.

(idiom) an old warhorse in the stable still aspires to gallop a thousand miles, used to describe an older person who still cherishes great ambitions and spirits, from Cáo Cāo's poem [[步出夏门行|步出夏門行|bu4 chu1 xia4 men2 xing2]]

legendary fine horse; steed

A person of exceptional ability or a very gifted child, comparing them to a fine horse among common ones.

(literary) describes calligraphy that is forceful and vigorous; literally "an angry lion and a thirsty stallion"

To attach oneself to a brilliant leader in order to help establish great achievements

the talented and the mediocre are treated exactly the same

Literally "cows and fine horses at the same trough," used to describe a situation where talented and mediocre people are grouped together without distinction.

literally "a cow and a famous steed at the same trough"; refers to treating the wise and the foolish or the talented and the mediocre without any distinction

old thoroughbred horse; used as a metaphor for an older person who still maintains great ambitions or aspirations

Literally "an old horse in the stable still dreams of running a thousand miles"; used to describe an older person who still possesses great ambition and energy.

(idiom) an old horse still wants to run; used to describe an elderly person who still has high spirits or great ambitions

(literary) capable ministers who assist a ruler in governing a state (literally "boats and swift horses", based on the metaphor of tools needed to reach a destination or achieve great things)

to follow the lead of a person of great ability; to tag along behind a prominent figure; literally to follow at the horse's tail

(literary) to attach oneself to a famous or successful person in order to gain fame or success; also used as a polite humble expression when collaborating with others

to attach oneself to a great person in order to achieve success; literally to hitch onto the tail of a thoroughbred horse

a fine horse or excellent steed

used to praise someone's children for their exceptional talent or character

(literary) the legs of a fine steed; used as a metaphor for outstanding talent or a person of exceptional ability

(literary) a fine horse; a thoroughbred horse