1. Annotations for each sentence of "Good as Water" in the small ancient text

Original text

"Good as Water": Water is good for all things without dispute. It is disliked by everyone, so it is almost in line with the Tao. . This is the virtue of humility; therefore, Jianghai can be the king of hundreds of valleys, and if he is good at serving others, he can be the king of hundreds of valleys. There is no one in the world who is soft and weak compared to water, and no one who attacks the strong can win. This is the virtue of softness; therefore, the soft overcomes the hard, and the weak overcomes the strong. Because it has no existence, it can enter the non-existence. From this, we can see the benefits of teaching without saying anything and doing nothing.

Notes ① The best is like water: the best means the best. The best is the best. Here Lao Tzu uses the image of water to illustrate that the "sage" is the embodiment of Tao, because the words and deeds of the sage are similar to water, and the virtue of water is close to Tao.

②To live in a place that everyone hates: that is, to live in a place that everyone does not want to go to.

③ Ji Yu Dao: Ji, close. That is, close to the Tao.

④Yuan: quiet and deep.

⑤和, benevolence: and, refers to being in contact with others. Kindness refers to a person who is cultivated.

⑥Government, good governance: Being good at governing the country and achieving governance results.

⑦Action, good timing: Behaviors and actions are good at seizing favorable opportunities.

⑧Especially: blame, fault, sin.

Translation

The kindest people are like water. Water is good at nourishing all things without competing with all things. It stays in places that no one likes, so it is closest to "Tao". The kindest person is the best at choosing a place to live, his mind is good at keeping calm and unfathomable, he is good at being sincere, friendly and selfless in dealing with others, he is good at keeping his word when speaking, he is good at streamlining the affairs of government, he is able to govern the country well, and he is good at giving full play to his abilities in dealing with things. Long-term, good at seizing the opportunity when taking action. What the most kind people do is precisely because of their indisputable virtue, so there is no fault and no blame. 2. Short ancient text with translation

Chapter 8 of "Tao Te Ching"

The best is like water. Water is good for all things and does not compete with it. It is disliked by everyone, so it is close to the Tao. Habitat, a good place; heart, a good abyss; and, a good benevolence; speech, a good faith; government, a good governance; work, a good ability; action, a good time. The husband does not fight, so there is no need for you.

[Translation]

The kindest person is like water. Water is good at nourishing all things without competing with all things. It stays in places that no one likes, so it is closest to "Tao". The kindest person is the best at choosing a place to live, his mind is good at keeping calm and unfathomable, he is good at being sincere, friendly and selfless in dealing with others, he is good at speaking and keeping his word, he is good at streamlining the government, he is good at governing the country, and he is good at giving full play to his work. The director is good at seizing the opportunity in action. What the most kind people do is precisely because of their indisputable virtue, so there is no fault and no blame.

3. Looking for ancient writings about water and the spirit of writing about water. As good as water, we need ancient writings, not ancient poems

North of Gushan Temple and west of Jia Pavilion, the water surface is initially flat and the clouds are low. (Bai Juyi's "Spring Journey to Qiantang Lake" ) The water of the Yellow River comes up from the sky and rushes to the sea never to return. (Li Bai's "About to Enter the Wine") Who said there is no less in life? The water flowing in front of the door can still reach the west, so don't let your white hair sing the yellow chicken. (Su Shi) The water in Peach Blossom Pond is a thousand feet deep, not as deep as Wang Lun's love for me. (Li Bai) As for Xia Shui Xiangling, it is blocked along the way. (Li Daoyuan's "Three Gorges") Water They are all pale green, and you can see the bottom thousands of feet away. You can see fish swimming in fine rocks, and you can look straight at them without any hindrance. (Wu Jun's "Book of Thoughts with Zhu Yuan") Tang Dynasty Wang Bo's "Farewell Preface to the Knee King's Pavilion in Hongfu in Autumn" "The setting clouds and the lonely birds fly together" , Autumn water lasts for a long time, the clear water of the sky is full of hibiscus, and the natural carvings are gone. May this be the flowing water, hidden in the dust in the floating pistil. Once the sea was difficult for water, except for Wushan, it is not a cloud. Cut off the water with a knife, the water will flow more, raise a cup to relieve the sorrow and sorrow. .A man with lofty ideals will not drink the water from a stolen spring, and an honest person will not be fed by a sigh. The water will carry the boat, and the water will capsize the boat. The falling flowers are intentional, and the flowing water is ruthless. The flowers fall by themselves, and the water flows by itself. A kind of lovesickness, two places of idle sorrow. The mountain is the gathering of eyebrows and peaks. , the water is like waves in the eyes. The mountains are colored from a distance, but the water is silent when heard up close. There is water in thousands of rivers and moons in thousands of rivers, and there are no clouds in thousands of miles of sky. I ask you how much sorrow you can have, just like a river of spring water flowing eastward. I still feel sorry for the water in my hometown, thousands of miles away. Seeing off the boat. I heard about Dongting water in the past, and now I am going up to Yueyang Tower. The green mountains are faint and the water is far away, and the grass in the south of the Yangtze River has not withered after autumn. The weather is new on March 3, and there are many beautiful people by the water in Chang'an. The autumn water is the same color as the sky, with sunset and solitary owl. Flying together. Cutting off the water with a knife, the water will flow even more, raising a cup to eliminate sorrow and sorrow. When will the swans arrive? There will be abundant autumn water in the rivers and lakes. In the past, I heard about the water in Dongting, and now I go up to Yueyang Tower. There is the long sky of Qingming above, and the waves of Lu River below. The clouds are green as if it is raining, and the water is rippling with smoke. The Xie Gong residence is still there today, and the Lu River is rippling with the cries of the apes. The same is true for pleasure in the world. In ancient times, everything flows eastward. Qingjun, I would like to ask about the eastward flowing water. Who is short of it? Chang. The gate of heaven interrupts the opening of the Chu River, and the clear water flows eastward here. I miss you day by day, but I miss you. I drink the water of the Yangtze River. The water of Canglang is clear, and I can wash it with my tassel; the water of Canglang is turbid, and I can wash my tassel with it. Foot. The so-called beauty is on the side of the water. ("The Book of Songs? Jianjia") The water is so bland, the mountains and islands are standing there. (Cao Cao: "Guan Cang Sea") White hair floats on the green water, and red palms stir the clear waves. (Luo Binwang: " "Ode to the Goose") The Tianmen interrupts the opening of the Chu River, and the clear water flows eastward here. (Li Bai: "Looking at Tianmen Mountain") The mountains are heavy and the water is doubtless, and there is no way out, and the willows are dark and the flowers are bright, yet another village. (Lu You: "Visiting the West Village in Shanxi") The water of Peach Blossom Pond is thousands of deep. The ruler is not as good as Wang Lun's gift of love to me. (Li Bai: "A Gift to Wang Lun") The willows are green and the river is level, and I can hear the singing on the Langjiang River. (Liu Yuxi: "Bamboo Branch Ci") When the sun rises, the flowers on the river are as red as fire, and when spring comes, the river is as green as blue. (Bai Juyi: " "Recalling the South of the Yangtze River") The spring is silent and cherishes the trickle, and the shade of the tree shines on the water and loves the clear and soft water. (Yang Wanli: "Little Pond") There are two or three branches of peach blossoms outside the bamboo, and the spring river is warm. Surrounded by green, the two mountains are lined with gates to bring green. 4. Short ancient text with translation

Chapter 8 of the Tao Te Ching The best is like water

Water is good for all things without fighting. It is the evil of all people, so it is good to live in a good place; to have a good heart; to be kind; to speak well; to govern well; to do good things; to move well at a good time.

The most kind person is like water.

Water is good at nourishing all things and does not compete with all things. It stays in places that no one likes, so it is closest to "." road". The kindest person is the best at choosing a place to live, his mind is good at keeping calm and unfathomable, he is good at being sincere, friendly and selfless in dealing with others, he is good at speaking and keeping his word, he is good at streamlining the government, he is good at governing the country, and he is good at giving full play to his work. The director is good at seizing the opportunity in action.

The most kind people do things because of their indisputable virtues, so there is no fault and no blame. 5. What is the famous saying that says the best is like water? Ancient Chinese

Chapter 8 of Laozi’s Tao Te Ching (Yi Xing 8): The best is like water.

Water is good for all things and does not compete with it. It is disliked by everyone, so it is close to the Tao. Living in a good place, Shangshan Ruoshui's calligraphy and painting works album (19 photos), with a good heart, good benevolence, good words and trustworthy words, good governance, good ability in doing things, and good actions at the right time.

Husbands don’t fight, so there is no need for you. Laozi pointed to the mighty Yellow River and said to Confucius: "Why don't you learn the great virtues of water?" Confucius said: "What virtues does water have?" Laozi said: "The best thing is like water: water is good for all things without fighting, and is disliked by everyone. , this is the virtue of humility; therefore, the river and the sea can be the king of hundreds of valleys, and if they are good at it, they can be the king of hundreds of valleys.

No one in the world is soft and weak, and no one can attack the strong. Being able to conquer is the virtue of softness; therefore, softness overcomes hardness, and weakness overcomes strongness. Because it has no existence, it can enter the non-existence. From this, we can see the benefits of teaching without words and doing nothing."

When Confucius heard the words, he suddenly realized: "Sir's words made me understand: everyone is above, but the water alone is below; everyone is easy, but the water alone is dangerous; everyone is clean, but the water alone is filthy. Even if people do evil, who can fight against it? "

Lao Tzu nodded and said, "You can teach me! If you don't fight with the world, there will be no one in the world. To be able to compete with him is to imitate the virtue of water.

Water is more like Tao: Tao is everywhere, water is unfavorable to all, avoid heights and go downwards, without going against the grain, it is a good place; empty space is pure and quiet, unfathomable, and a good place is an abyss; losses are not exhausted, and giving does not seek reward. , the good is benevolence; the circle must be rotated, the square must be folded, the blockage must be stopped, the decision must flow, good and trustworthy; wash away the filth, level the high and low, and be good at managing things; use the load to float, use the mirror to clear, and use the attack If you are strong and invincible, you must make good use of your abilities; if you don't give up day and night, if you are a laggard, you must treat the time well.

Therefore, the sage acts at any time, the wise man changes in response to the situation; the wise man governs by doing nothing, and the wise man lives according to nature. After you leave, you should get rid of your arrogance in your words and your appearance.

Otherwise, if the voice has been heard before the person arrives, the wind has moved before the body has arrived, and you are flamboyant, like a tiger walking on the street, who would dare to use you? Confucius said: "The teacher's words came from the bottom of his heart and entered the heart of the disciple. The disciple benefited a lot and will never forget it." Disciples will obey and obey without hesitation to thank the teacher for his kindness. "

After saying goodbye, I said goodbye to Lao Tzu, got in the car with Uncle Nangong Jing, and reluctantly drove to the state of Lu. 6. The origin of the ancient saying that the best is like water, and virtue carries everything

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Interpretation: It used to mean that a person with high moral standards can undertake important tasks

Source: "The Book of Changes" has the Kun hexagram, and its "Elephant" says: "The terrain is Kun. A gentleman carries his wealth with virtue."

Usage: as a predicate and attributive; refers to educating people with virtue

General idea: People have wisdom and stupidity, just like the terrain has uneven terrain and the soil has unevenness. Fertility and poverty. Farmers will not stop cultivating because of poor soil, and gentlemen will not give up education because of stupidity. There is no tangible thing in the world that is more kind than the earth, and there is nothing that is not carried by the earth. We must imitate the meaning of "Kun" in dealing with the world, treat others with kindness, and show a certain degree of tolerance and tolerance to others, whether they are smart, stupid or mean.

"Houde Zaiwu" means, Educating people with profound virtues and benefiting from things is now often used to refer to cultivating students with noble morals and profound knowledge.

From the hexagram in "The Book of Changes": "Heaven moves vigorously, and a gentleman strives for self-improvement; The earth's momentum is thick and gentle, so a gentleman should thicken his virtues and accommodate all things. The ancient Chinese believed that heaven and earth are the largest and encompass all things. Their understanding of heaven and earth is: heaven is above and earth is below; heaven is yang and earth is yin; heaven is gold and earth is earth; nature is strong and earth is soft. Everything is born and moves in the four seasons. Without heaven and earth, there is nothing. Heaven and earth are the universe, and the universe is the heaven and earth. This is the ancient Chinese's simple materialist view of the universe, so the Qian Gua is the first one in the Bagua. The Kun hexagram comes next; Qian is above, Kun is below; Qian is in the north, Kun is in the south. The sky is high and the earth is thick, carrying things. Then the philosophy of life is further derived from the explanation attributes of the two hexagrams of Qian and Kun (i.e., heaven and earth). , that is, life should be as tall and resolute as the sky and constantly striving for self-improvement, and as thick and broad as the earth and full of virtues.

"The best is like water" comes from "Laozi": "The best is like water, water benefits all things without fighting." "It means that the highest level of good deeds is like the character of water, benefiting all things without striving for fame and fortune.

The meanings contained in the words "goodness is like water" and "good deeds carry things" are the same, so we all These two words are often used together. 7. Explain the ancient saying: The best is like water, and water is good. A person with a good heart, a kind heart, a good word, a good governance, a good ability, and a good attitude.

The best is like water. It is water.

Water benefits all things without arguing.

Note: Water benefits all things without worrying about it.

Note: The good nature of water is that it can do things that others hate and do not do.

Therefore, it is the virtue of water. It is close to the Tao.

Live in a good place.

Note: Water likes to live in a quiet place.

Note: The heart of water is the kindest, and it does not contribute to the high energy and nature of all things, so water is always at the lowest place.

And kindness.

Note: The virtue of water is the most kind and benevolent. It benefits all things without detracting from its merits.

It speaks of good faith. Water is the most trustworthy. If everything wants it, it will be given to it.

Good governance

Note: Water moistens everything and turns into rain and falls into rivers, which is good governance in the world.

Good things can happen.

Note: Water is good at removing dirt when cooking and moisturizing the world. It is one of the most powerful things in the world. Good times.

Note: The movement of water does not go against the natural times. If everything is done, it will be done.

If it is stopped, it will stop.

< p> Note: Water does not compete with all things, so when it comes to the seven good qualities of water, water cannot compete.

Especially the virtue of resentment.