This article explains the Chinese idiom 踌躇满志 (chóu chú mǎn zhì), meaning calm, self-satisfied pride after success. It traces the phrase to Zhuangzi’s Cook Ding story, where the master butcher stands content after perfect work.
This entry explains idiom “Mu wu quan niu” from Zhuangzi ‑ Yangshengzhu. Stemming from Cook Ding’s parable, it describes consummate expertise: experts perceive inner structures instead of only seeing a whole surface.