From "Cai Gen Tan" written by Hong Yingming in the Ming Dynasty

. "If you can chew the roots of vegetables, you can do everything." The author means that if you can even chew the roots of vegetables, what else can't be done?

Cai root represents various difficult environments that may be encountered in life. Specific things also represent some specific difficulties that are difficult to overcome. The whole sentence persuades people to be positive, optimistic and rationally find ways to solve problems. Don't be afraid of hardships, which also embodies the traditional virtues of the Chinese people who endure hardships, strive for self-improvement, and be proactive.

"Cai Gen Tan" is a book written by Hong Yingming in the Ming Dynasty. It is a collection of aphoristic essays focusing on life thoughts. The number of words in each paragraph is not long, and it combines the Confucian doctrine of the mean, the Taoist thought of inaction, and the Buddhist thought of transcendence. It is a classic work of philosophy of life and conduct.

"Cai Gen Tan" has neat diction, beautiful conciseness, profound and rich meaning, and is thought-provoking. It is a popular reading that is helpful for people to cultivate their sentiments, temper their will, and work hard.