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Cheng shi yan fan lu (Cheng’s records of evolving luxuriant dewdrops) was written by Cheng Dachang (1123‒95), courtesy name Taizhi, a native of Xiuning, Huizhou (in present-day Anhui). He received his jin shi degree in the 21st year (1151) of the Shaoxing era of Southern Song. Among his official posts were assistant editorial director and senior compiler of the Imperial Secretariat, and minister of personnel. His other works include Shi lun (On poetry) and Yi yuan (Tracing the book of change). The title of this work originated from ...