The previous sentence of "Don't steam the steamed buns to gain reputation" is "Sell the child to buy a steamer", which is a colloquial expression that means to describe a person with backbone. This is a sentence to describe a person with integrity. This sentence is consistent with "Don't bend your waist for five buckets of rice" has a similar meaning.
Xiehouyu is a special language form in Chinese vocabulary created for the masses in their daily life practice. It is a short, funny and vivid sentence. It reflects the unique customs, traditions and national culture of the Chinese nation, savors life, understands philosophy, and enhances wisdom
Famous quotes to gain a reputation for oneself
1. Those who conquer destiny are often those People who are unwilling to wait for the gift of luck. From: [British] Arnold: "Submission".
2. From philosophy, I at least learned to be prepared to meet various fates. From: [Ancient Greece] Diogenes: "The Life of Diogenes".
3. Whenever there is a conflict with destiny, a wise person should never complain; just as whenever he hears the noise of battle, a brave person will never make others feel disgusted;
< p>For for both of them, their hardships are their opportunities, the brave man can add honor, and the wise man can be sure and strengthen his wisdom. From: [Ancient Rome] Boethius: "The Consolation of Philosophy".