清廷
the Qing court (as government of China)
蜻蜓撼石柱
lit. the dragon-fly shakes the stone tower (idiom); fig. to overestimate one's capabilities
蜻蜓目
Odonata, order consisting of about 6,000 species of dragonflies and damselflies
蜻蜓点水
lit. the dragonfly touches the water lightly; superficial contact (idiom)