There is a proverb in the countryside: "A hammer eats nails, and nails eat wood." Do you know why?

As one of the four ancient civilizations, China has a long history. After thousands of years of precipitation, many excellent traditional cultures have been inherited. These traditional cultures have bloomed in the forest of world cultures and have become the pride of Chinese children. As a traditional folk culture, this idiom is deeply loved by farmers.

As for the origin of proverbs, it is said that working people of all ages in China have summarized proverbs based on their own life experiences and hope to pass them on from generation to generation to benefit future generations. Because it is readable and catchy, it is deeply loved by many farmer friends and has been passed down to this day. For example, I believe many of my friends have heard the saying "Hammers eat nails, and nails eat wood." Do you know what this means?

The hammer eats the nail

First, let’s take a look at the first half of the proverb, “The hammer eats the nail.” This hammer will drive the nail in. Many friends will definitely be confused when they see this. Why is this? Why do you say that? Let's take a look at what this means.

Hammers are common tools in our daily lives, and nails, I believe many of my friends have seen them at home. Nails are very hard and even the sharp tips can scratch your hands. But even if the nail is strong, it can only be driven into the wall with a hammer. So for a nail, it will also be bound by the hammer, even though it's hard.

Nails chewing wood

? In the countryside, I believe many friends have seen such a scene: the old carpenter in the village holds a hammer with two nails in one hand Nails in his ears, serious attention to the furniture.

It is precisely because of the existence of nails and the superb skills of the old carpenter that ordinary pieces of wood have finally become pieces of very beautiful furniture, realizing their own value. Even though the wood is hard, there are nails that hold it together to make the furniture in your home.

In fact, everything in the world is interdependent, which also constitutes a state of balance between all things, such as objects and people. I believe that the reason why the older generation left behind this popular saying is to tell us not to be afraid of difficulties, there must be ways to overcome them.

Don’t be afraid to meet particularly strong people. One day, someone will be able to conquer him. As the saying goes: "Brine tofu is like a piece of tofu." 15. No matter how hard the nail is, there is a hammer that can contain it. No matter how hard the wood is, there are nails to restrain it, making it a refined and functional piece of furniture. So don't be afraid of difficulties, there will always be a solution.

Speaking of this, I believe many friends also have a certain understanding of the saying "A hammer eats nails, and nails eat wood." What other quotes have you heard? Please share with us in the comments section below and tell us your most impressive country saying.