-Don

Liu Yuxi's Langtaosha

Bamboo is not relaxed at all, its roots are firmly embedded in the cracks in the rocks.

After thousands of tortures and blows, it is still strong, whether it is the southeast wind or the northwest wind in winter, it can bear it and will still be tough and straight.

-Qing

Bamboo stone in Zheng Banqiao

The edge of the sword comes from sharpening, and the fragrance of plum blossoms comes from bitter cold.

The rope saws wood, but water drops stones. (Song? Luo Dajing)

Elbow oil has the best polishing effect. (Shao's diary story)

It's not freezing in the cold, so where does the plum blossom smell come from? (Yuan Gaoming's Pipa Story)