The origin of the famous saying "A woman's lack of talent is virtue", according to the research of Hong Kong scholar Professor Liu Yongchong, should have been in the works of the Ming Dynasty. Mainly considered to be the "Complete Works of Chen Meigong" by Chen Jiru (Meigong) of Ming Dynasty.

Quote: "A woman who is literate and able to understand the true meaning is definitely a virtuous person, but it is rare; others like to read novels, stir up evil intentions, and even dance with literary tricks to make If there is no scandal, it is better to be illiterate and stay humble. Chen Meigong said: "It is a virtue for a woman to have no talent."

Professor Liu pointed out that the original sentence is "a man." Virtue is talent, and a woman without talent is virtue." Strictly speaking, it was not said by Chen Jiru himself, but was included in Chen's book "The Words of the Elder Ande". Therefore, Chen should have quoted what the "elders" said.

The meaning of "a woman's lack of talent is virtue": The old moral code holds that women do not need to be talented and only need to obey their husbands.

Source: Zhang Dai's "Public Memorial to Madam Qi" in the Qing Dynasty: "Mei Gong said: 'A husband with virtue is talent, and a woman without talent is virtue.' This statement is not accurate."

Translation: Zhang Dai of the Qing Dynasty's "Public Memorial to Mrs. Qi": Mei Gong said that a man's virtue is talent, and a woman's lack of talent is virtue. This statement is very inconsistent with the facts.

The true meaning of "A husband who is virtuous is talented, and a woman who is not talented is virtuous" is: a woman has talents, but she does not show them in front of her husband, but behaves humbly and submissively. This is a woman's Where virtue lies. Husbands should not be overly domineering or disrespectful because of their wife's respect for you. They should show their masculine feelings and support and care for each other.