Idiom stories related to Confucius

(1) The most sage teacher (2) There is no difference in teaching (3) Seeing the wise and thinking about them (4) Be cautious and pursue the future (5) Draw inferences from one example ( 6) Review the past and learn the new (7) Be brave when seeing justice (8) Blame others

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■Perfect: describe as extremely good, without any flaws.

Confucius was in Qi State. He had the opportunity to listen to what he considered to be the most beautiful music [[Shao]]. He said it was "perfect and beautiful!" He was so moved that he kept thinking about it for many days, and even eating meat had no taste. March "I don't know the taste of meat" originally described Confucius' obsession with music. Later generations used it to describe poverty, which is really strange.

■Talk eloquently: Talking calmly

In the hierarchy of the Zhou Dynasty, Confucius' status was equivalent to that of a subordinate official. Confucius was a man who strived to conform to Zhou etiquette in every move he made. He spoke human language when he saw people, and spoke nonsense when he saw ghosts. In his hometown, he seemed gentle. He is submissive and seems to be unable to speak; in court situations, he is good at talking and is just a little cautious; in the court, when the monarch is not around, he talks to officials at the same level, talking eloquently and confidently; when talking to his superiors, he has a pleasant appearance; when the monarch comes , respectful but uneasy, very careful.

■Not giving up day and night: It means that time keeps passing.

Confucius had a strong sense of time and once sighed at the river. Said: "The passing of time is like a man, never giving up day and night." It means: Time is gone and will never come back! Just like the river running around day and night!

Time is like running water, you must cherish it .The reason why Confucius is famous in history is because he understood: Time is wealth!

■Tao Bu Shi Yi: describes the social atmosphere and morality.

How many years did Confucius serve in the state of Lu? As an official, when he was in office, the politics of Lu State had been greatly improved: there was no need to bargain when selling things; there was no need to panic when things were dropped; the people had their own personalities and were unwilling to pick them up and keep them as their own.

■Enter the hall: It means that you have reached a certain level or have received special instruction from the teacher.

Confucius's disciple Zi Lu was a brave man. One day he was playing the harp at the Confucius house. The sound of the harp contained murderous intent. Confucius naturally didn't like it, and it was inconvenient for him to do it, so he was dissatisfied and said, "Zilu's ability to play the harp has reached the hall, but he has not yet been able to enter the inner room. Why does he want to play the harp in my house?" Boring!" As soon as Confucius' disciples heard that the old master was dissatisfied with Zi Lu, they immediately changed their views and attitudes towards Zi Lu, and despised him more and more.

Two revelations: It is better to be content in other people's homes;

As for the boss, you must know how to do what he likes!

■ Hearsay: generally refers to unfounded rumors

Confucius said: Hear what he hears. Tu said, abandoning virtue (Tu Tongtu)

It means: I heard some unfounded words from the road and spread them irresponsibly on the road. This kind of moral style is unacceptable.

There are many similar things that are being circulated around seriously. In fact, these rumors are full of loopholes. As long as you think about it carefully and check it out, you can see the lies in it. However, many people believe it to be true and never tire of it.

Are we too fragile and gullible, or is it too easy to incite emotions on the Internet? We need to be vigilant!

■Be so angry that you forget to eat: describe studying hard and working hard.

A county in Chu State Yin asked the disciple of Confucius to tell him what he thought of Confucius. The disciple was dull and cautious and said nothing, so the county Yin had to go back in disgrace. When Confucius learned about it, he was very unhappy and complained: "Why didn't you say: my teacher?" He was a good scholar who worked hard and forgot to eat, and was happy and forgot about worries! The disciple understood immediately when he heard it, and said ashamedly: "Teacher, I was confused. Now I finally understand. If anyone asks me again in the future, I will answer according to the teacher's instructions." "." Confucius felt comfortable and smiled happily and said: "Okay, okay, okay."

As the saying goes, the fragrance of wine is not afraid of the depth of the alley, but Confucius knew how to blow at the right time. It's true that we What a model for learning!

■ Attack with the sound of a drum: Describes a person who denounces a crime.

Ran Qiu, a disciple of Confucius, was working in the court and was preparing to try out new methods. He asked Confucius for advice. Confucius happened to be on the conservative side, so he was extremely angry and scolded Ran Qiu. Ran Qiu repeatedly insisted on his reforms, so Confucius issued a fatwa to his disciples: Ran Qiu is not my disciple, you all should attack him together. Attack!"[[The Analects of Confucius.Advanced Chapter]]"I beg you, you are not my disciple, but you can beat the drum and attack!

Wow, there is strength in numbers. Since ancient times, numbers in numbers have always been the victory. There are few people, and the strong-bullying style has long been established.

How are your social relationships? Do you have a strong backing? Do you have many friends? If not, you should be careful and keep yourself clean. !

■Use the strong to bully the weak: Use force to bully the weak.

Zhi, the leader of a slave uprising, the scholar-bureaucrats despised the rebels as thieves. Confucius wanted to persuade the thief Zhi to go on the right path, So he boldly went to find him, but unexpectedly provoked Robber Zhi to curse him, which made Confucius lose his sight, his face turned pale, and he was full of shame! Come on, those people who are annoyed by looking at Confucius have a chance to follow the hero Robber Zhi They scolded together:

"You damn master, you don't work but you eat well, you don't spin but you wear well, you talk and talk all day long, cause trouble, confuse the kings of the world, falsely honor your parents, The act of loving brothers in order to gain titles and wealth will make you the biggest thief in the world. After the rise of Yao and Shun, they established hundreds of ministers, Shang exiled the king, and King Wu of Zhou killed Shang Zhou. From then on, society was based on violence and oppression. Weak. What you said is something I despise. It cannot preserve human nature. It is all hypocrisy and deception.

Why don’t people in the world ask you to steal the hill? Call me Robber Zhi! You are a heinous person, go back as soon as possible, otherwise, I will use your liver to add vegetables and wine to eat!"

■Dongjia Hill: a metaphor for not knowing the famous people around you Characters.

Confucius was famous for his hometown in Shandong. For thousands of years, almost no one knew about him. However, when he was alive, he was not so famous. [[Confucius' family sayings]] said: Confucius's west neighbor lived An old man, but he is not a big shot next door. Every time he mentions Confucius, he will call him by his nickname and say he is my boss.

Mencius Idioms

1. An Fu Honor: It means that the body is safe and the country is rich, and its honor is preserved. The words come from "Mencius: Try Your Heart": "A gentleman lives in this country, and when he uses it, he will be wealthy and honorable." Note: A gentleman can make people change their morals and change their customs, so that they can maintain the wealth of the country and preserve their honor.

2. Holding the gate and attacking the watch: It is called the gatekeeper and the night watchman. They are all low-ranking officials. The words come from "Mencius·Wan Zhang 2": "It is suitable to resign from respecting the humble, to be humble from the rich, to be a widower, and to be close to the gate." Note: To recite respect for the rich is to be in a suitable place, to live in a good place, to hold the gate and to be a watchman. The job of prison gate is also. Watchman, the door is closed. The original attack is the vertebrae, which may be called "Watch". It is the tree that is struck at night. Shu: The duty of holding the pass and attacking the watchman is the wood of the prison gate used to guard against the invaders. "Xunzi · Honor and Disgrace": "Bao Guan and attack the watchman, but don't think you are an outcast." Collection words: Bao Guan is also a gatekeeper. Hitting the watchman and hitting the wood are the ones who keep watch at night.

3. A glass of water can save a car's burning firewood. It means that a glass of water can save a car of burning firewood. The words come from "Mencius·Gaozi": "A person who is benevolent today is like using a glass of water to save a load of firewood." Volume 15 of "Rong Zhai Sanbi": "Mencius said: 'Benevolence is better than non-benevolence. Just like water defeats fire, if you are a benevolent person, you can use a cup of water to save a load of fire. If it does not go out, it is said that water cannot defeat fire.

'I read Wenzi, and there is a saying in his book: 'The power of water is better than fire, a spoon cannot save a cart of salary, the power of gold is better than wood, a blade cannot destroy a forest, the power of earth is better than water, a piece of metal cannot block a river. . ’ Wenzi, who lived at the time of King Ping of Zhou Dynasty, and Meng’s words are based on this. "

4. This time and this time: Although the times are different from each other, they are all the times when sages and sages emerged and became famous. The words "Mencius Gongsun Chouxia": "Mencius went to Qi and was filled with Yu." Lu Wen said: "Master, if there is any hesitation, the day before yesterday Yu heard from Masters that a gentleman does not complain about heaven and does not blame others. He said, that time, this time." In five hundred years a king will surely rise, and during this period there will be a famous person who comes from the Zhou Dynasty. He will be more than seven hundred years old. If you count it, you will have passed it. If you test it based on the time, it will be enough. '" Note: There was a time when sages appeared before, and it is also a time at this time. In five hundred years, a king will rise, and there will be a king who will be famous in the world. The talent of the next sage will be able to be famous for a lifetime. He was born among the saints and was more than seven hundred years old. It is said that the kings of the Zhou family began to flourish. Since King Wenwang, he has been tested at that time. Jishu: At that time, the righteous Zhao family was the rise of the previous sages. The time of the King is now. This time is the time of Mencius. "Han Shu·Dongfang Shuo Zhuan" says: "That time is the same as this time. "This is about the difference between time and space.

5. Not ashamed nor embarrassed: It means that a person is upright and aboveboard, and has no guilt in his heart. "Be ashamed". The saying comes from "Mencius: Give Your Heart to the Heart": "You are not ashamed to look up to nothing, you are not ashamed to look down." Hanging on the ground. "Xue Xue of the Qing Dynasty" "Yi Lao Poetry Talk" 34: "The same is true of the misfortune of poetry. If you still want to live up to your expectations, you will not hesitate to say to others: "I have done nothing about the modern style, and the common people who write poems almost imitate the ancients." '"

6. Not to do too much: It means not to do too much. To do, to do. To do too much, to go too far. From "Mencius Li Lou Xia": "Zhong Ni is not to do too much. . "Shao Yong of the Song Dynasty" "Cold Night Song": "If you don't say what you have said in the past, you won't do what you have already done." ”

7. Do not violate the farming season: It means not violating the farming time of crops. The saying comes from "Mencius · King Hui of Liang I": "If it does not violate the farming season, the grain cannot be eaten." "

8. Disdain to teach: It means unwilling to teach. The saying comes from "Mencius·Gao Zixia": "There are many skills in teaching, and those who give disdainful teaching are just teaching." ”

9. Self-evident: It refers to a metaphor whose meaning is beyond the words. The meaning is already understood. The matter is simple and can be understood without explaining it in words. The words come from "Mencius: Trying to Heart": "What a gentleman says Nature, benevolence, justice, propriety, and wisdom are rooted in the heart, and its color can be seen on the face, spread on the back, and apply to the four bodies. It is self-evident. "Book of Jin Ying Zhen Biography": "It's a good time to have a banquet, but you don't often miss it." It is self-evident that it is given by the heart of God. ”

10. The reputation of being unlucky: It is said that the reputation gained is unexpected at first. The words come from "Mencius Li Lou": "There is a reputation of being unlucky, and there is the ruin of seeking perfection." "Note: Those who do not save their generals will have a reputation. If the tail is born and the woman lives under a beam, and the soldier does not save the water, but drowns, he will gain the reputation of keeping his word.

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2008-01-17 23:07:13 Weiyang? Me. Very good ~ (Beijing) 11. Zeng Canghai: It is said that for those who have seen the sea, it is difficult for other waters to attract them. Zeng, once. Sutra, experience. The saying comes from "Mencius: The Heart": "It is difficult for those who have seen the sea to be water." , It is difficult to speak of those who wander through the gates of saints. "Five Poems on Lisi" by Yuan Zhen of the Tang Dynasty: "Once upon a time, the sea was difficult to deal with, except for Wushan, it was not a cloud." " Later, this metaphor is used to describe people who have broad knowledge and rich experience and it is difficult to look down on ordinary people or things.

12. Chengren and righteousness: refers to sacrifice for a just cause. Benevolence, benevolence. Yi, justice. "The Analects of Confucius: Wei Linggong": "A man with lofty ideals and a benevolent person does not seek life to harm his benevolence, but kills himself to achieve benevolence." "Mencius Gaozi 1": "Life is what I want; righteousness is also what I want. You can't have both. You have to sacrifice life for righteousness."

"History of the Song Dynasty·Biography of Wen Tianxiang": "Tianxiang was very calm before his execution... There is a praise in his belt: 'Confucius said to become benevolent, Mencius said to take righteousness, but the righteousness is exhausted, so benevolence is the best." Reading the books of saints and sages, what have you learned? Now and in the future, you will feel nothing to be ashamed of. "

13. The heart of a pure child: refers to a heart as pure and kind as a newborn baby. A pure child, a newborn baby. The words come from "Mencius Li Lou Xia": "A grown-up person will not lose his innocence. The one with the heart. "The Epitaph of Mrs. Pei Jun before her deceased sister joined the army in Jingzhao Prefecture" by Liu Zongyuan of the Tang Dynasty: "Move her filial piety to the Pei family, and use it to be friendly to the women in the tomb. She must respect and kiss her, so as not to lose her innocent heart." , the marriage family will be thick, and the rate will be the same. ”

14. Going back on your word: Refers to how you treat others, and others will treat you the same way. You, you. The saying comes from "Mencius: King Hui of Liang": "Those who go against you are also those who go against you." . "Song Dynasty Fan Zhongyan's "Dou Jian Lu": "The principles of yin and yang are basically the same, doing good and doing evil, going back on what you say, the sky's net is vast, sparse but not leaking. "Now refers to self-contradictory and capricious speech and actions.

15. Spring breeze turns into rain: refers to the gentle wind and timely rain that are suitable for the growth of all things. The saying comes from "Mencius: Endeavor to the Heart": "It is like the rain from time to time. The one who transforms. "Liu Xiang of the Han Dynasty" "Shuo Yuan Guide": "I can't use the spring breeze to attract people, I can't use the summer rain to rain on people, I will be poor." "After the metaphor of good education. It is often used to praise teachers for their subtle education to students and younger generations.

16. Cunmu Cenlou: refers to a very different. Cenlou, a tall and pointed building. The phrase comes from " Mencius "Gao Zixia": "Don't understand the roots, but keep the ends together. A square inch of wood can make a tower higher than a censer." "It means that if you don't consider whether the foundation is equally flat, and only make the tops the same, then a one-inch square piece of wood can be taller than a tall and pointed building." Ming Dynasty Hu Yinglin's "Shi Sou·Tang Xia": "Kang Yijia is the only one who works , Xing Yi did not expect it, how different is the Cenmu Cen Tower, hooked with gold and feathers! ”

17. Big and transformed: The words come from "Mencius: All the Hearts": "What is full is called beauty, what is full and glorious is called great, what is big and turned is called holy." "Originally refers to the ability to achieve great moral integrity and be able to understand everything. It was later used to describe things that are not meticulous and cautious.

18. Looking at Yunni during a severe drought: Yunni is a sign that the sky is about to rain. The phrase comes from "Mencius· "The Second Emperor Hui of Liang Dynasty": "The people look to it as they look to the clouds in a severe drought. "Refers to the expectation of rain during a severe drought. It is a metaphor for ardent hope.

19. A basket is used to hold food and a pot is used to hold soup. "Mencius: King Hui of Liang": " How can he use a country of ten thousand chariots to attack a country of ten thousand chariots, and eat pots of pulp to welcome the king's master? Avoid water and fire. Later, it was used as an allusion to reward the army and support the army. Use a basket to hold food and a pot to hold soup. "Gongyang Zhuan·The Twenty-fifth Year of Duke Zhao": "The Gaozi holds the basket with food and four preserved meats, and the Guozi holds the pot Jing said: "I heard that you are away and the food is not ready, so I dare to cause embarrassment to your followers." '" is an allusion of later using it as payment for food and drink.

20. The color of the bean is: it means that the plan is for small profits. The saying comes from "Mencius: Try Your Heart": "A person with a good reputation can make a thousand times better." In the country, if you are not a person, you can see the color of eating bean soup. "

2008-01-17 23:07:27 Weiyang? I'm fine~ (Beijing) 21. Urgent Topics: From "Mencius: Give Your Heart to Your Heart": "Those who know know nothing, and the top priority is For urgency. "The latter refers to taking the current important task as an urgent matter. "Book of Rites: Six Chapters of University" Annotated by Zhu Xi of the Song Dynasty: "It is especially urgent for beginners, and readers should not ignore it. "It also refers to the most urgent thing that needs to be done in the current task.

22. If you get the right, you will get more help, but if you get the wrong, you will get less help: Tao means morality; few means few. If you stand on the side of justice, you will get support and help from the majority of people; Those who violate justice will be trapped in isolation. This quote comes from "Mencius Gongsun Chou Xia": "Those who have gained the right will be helped a lot, while those who are unjust will have few. When there is little help, relatives will be there; when there is much help, the world will follow. "Yuan Dynasty Chen Cao'an's "Sheep on the Hillside" song: "I advise fishermen and woodcutter families not to talk about virtue and foolishness from now on. Many people who have gained the virtue will help those who have lost the path. The virtuous are also in him, and the foolish are also in him. "

23. The location is favorable and the people are harmonious: geographical advantages: geographical advantage; harmony: winning the hearts of the people. Indicates superior geographical conditions and mass base. The saying comes from "Mencius Gongsun Chouxia": "The weather is not as good as the location, the location is favorable. Not as good as Renhe. "The Chronicles of the Three Kingdoms·Wu Shu·Dong Xi Biography": "When the captives succeed Ji, the big and small are responsible for their lives. Zhang Zhao is responsible for all affairs, and Xi and others are his minions. This is a good time for people, so there is nothing to worry about."

"Book of Jin·Biography of Sun Chu": "Everyone should use the right place and people to build meritorious deeds. You should be able to quell violence with justice, so you can appease them." ”

24. Du: only; Shan: good, maintenance. The original meaning is to cultivate yourself well if you don’t want to be an official. Now it means to only care about yourself and not care about others. The words come from "Mencius: Do your best": “In ancient times, when people succeeded in their ambitions, they brought benefits to the people; when they failed to achieve their ambitions, they cultivated their moral character and showed it to the world. If you are poor, you will be good for yourself; if you are rich, you will be good for the world. "The Biography of Niu Xianke in the Old Book of Tang Dynasty": "Since the immortals occupy the position, they only take care of themselves and only promise." ”

25. Aqisuo: A: Qu Chou; Qi: His; Hao: Hobby. It refers to catering to someone’s hobbies in order to gain his favor. The phrase comes from "Mencius·Gongsun Chou" ": "I, Zigong, Youruo, are wise enough to know that a sage will not be as dirty as he likes. "

26. Fanran improvement: Fanran: the appearance of change. The description changes quickly and makes progress. The words come from "Mencius·Wan Zhang 2": "Tang Sanshi went to hire him, and then he changed his name. : 'Living with me in the countryside, I enjoyed the ways of Yao and Shun. '"

27. Ask yourself instead: seek: pursue, seek; Zhu: a compound word of "for". In turn, pursue yourself. Refers to looking for reasons from your own side. The phrase comes from "Mencius·Gongsun" "Chou Shang": "Those who don't complain about being better than themselves are just seeking others." "Mencius Li Lou Shang": "Anyone who fails to do something will turn to others. If his body is upright, the world will return to him." "Er Cheng Quanshu Yi Chuan Yi Pin San": "When a gentleman encounters difficulties, he must turn to others and benefit himself." ”

28. Rice, Ru, grass: Rice, Ru, eat. Yan, dry food. Grass, wild vegetables. Eating dry food and wild vegetables describes a very poor life. The saying comes from "Mencius: Devoting one's heart": "Shun The rice is as good as the grass, and it will last a lifetime. "Gu Yanwu of the Qing Dynasty's "Rizhilu·Fan Xi Ru Cao": "The great Shun is a saint, but Fan Xi Ru Cao is a saint; Yu is a saint, but his hands and feet are callous, and his face is swarthy. This is why he has helped the world with his way and is for all generations. The ancestor of emperors. ”

29. Lone minister and evil son: Lone minister: an isolated and helpless distant minister in the feudal court; evil son: a concubine born of a concubine. It is a metaphor for a person who encounters hardships. The words come from "Mencius: Do your best" ": "Dugu Chen is an evil son, his worries are also dangerous, his worries are also deep, so he reaches it. "

30. Outnumbered: few; enemy: to resist; many: many. Those with few people cannot resist those with many people. The saying comes from "Mencius: King Hui of Liang, Part 1": "One who is small and strong cannot resist." Public. "Han Feizi·Nan San": "The husband has many things but his wisdom is poor, and he is outnumbered." ”