tiger tally (a two-piece object made in the shape of a tiger, used in ancient China as proof of authority. One half of a tally could be issued to a military officer and this would be matched with the other half when verification was required.)
tiger tally (a two-piece object made in the shape of a tiger, used in ancient China as proof of authority. One half of a tally could be issued to a military officer and this would be matched with the other half when verification was required.) / see 虎符[hu3 fu2]
(idiom) Originally, it described movements that followed the rules or elements that matched perfectly. It later came to describe imitation or mechanical repetition.
(idiom) Describes two sides whose strength is equal and neither of which has the upper hand. It is synonymous with “equal strength and an evenly matched situation.”
(idiom) Describes sturdy, finely made chariots and well-matched, powerful horses. Figuratively, it refers to the impressive appearance and order of an army.
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