Idiom stories related to Confucius

(1) The most sage teacher (2) There is no difference in teaching (3) Seeing the wise and thinking about them (4) Be cautious and pursue the future (5) Draw inferences from one example ( 6) Review the past and learn the new (7) Be brave when seeing justice (8) Blame others

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■Perfect: describe as extremely good, without any flaws.

Confucius was in Qi State. He had the opportunity to listen to what he considered to be the most beautiful music [[Shao]]. He said it was "perfect and beautiful!" He was so moved that he kept thinking about it for many days, and even eating meat had no taste. March "I don't know the taste of meat" originally described Confucius' obsession with music. Later generations used it to describe poverty, which is really strange.

■Talk eloquently: Talking calmly

In the hierarchy of the Zhou Dynasty, Confucius' status was equivalent to that of a subordinate official. Confucius was a man who strived to conform to Zhou etiquette in every move he made. He spoke human language when he saw people, and spoke nonsense when he saw ghosts. In his hometown, he seemed gentle. He is submissive and seems to be unable to speak; in court situations, he is good at talking and is just a little cautious; in the court, when the monarch is not around, he talks to officials at the same level, and talks eloquently and confidently; when he talks to his superiors, he looks pleasant; when the monarch comes , respectful yet uneasy, very cautious.

■Not giving up day and night: It means that time keeps passing.

Confucius had a strong sense of time and once sighed at the river. Said: "The passing of time is like a man, never giving up day and night." It means: Time is gone and will never come back! Just like the river running around day and night!

Time is like running water, you must cherish it .The reason why Confucius is famous in history is because he understood: Time is wealth!

■Tao Bu Shi Yi: describes the social atmosphere and morality.

How many years did Confucius serve in the State of Lu? When he was appointed as an official, the politics of Lu State had been greatly improved: there was no need to bargain when selling things; there was no need to panic when things were dropped; the people had their own personalities and were unwilling to pick them up and keep them as their own.

■Enter the hall: It means that you have reached a certain level or have received special instruction from the teacher.

Confucius's disciple Zi Lu was a brave man. One day he was playing the harp at the Confucius house. The sound of the harp contained murderous intent. He committed a crime. Confucius naturally didn't like it, and it was inconvenient for him to attack, so he was dissatisfied and said: "Zilu's ability to play the harp has reached the hall, but he has not yet been able to enter the inner room. Why does he want to play the harp in my house?" Boring!" As soon as Confucius' disciples heard that the old master was dissatisfied with Zi Lu, they immediately changed their views and attitudes towards Zi Lu, and despised him more and more.

Two revelations: It is better to be content in other people's homes;

For the boss, you must know how to do what he likes!

■Hearsay: generally refers to unfounded rumors

Confucius said: Hear what he hears. Tu Shuo, abandoning virtue (Tu Tongtu)

It means: If you hear some unfounded words from the road and spread them irresponsibly on the road, this kind of moral style is unacceptable.

There are many similar things that are being circulated around seriously. In fact, these rumors are full of loopholes. As long as you think about it carefully and check it out, you can see the lies in it. However, many people believe it to be true and never tire of it.

Are we too fragile and gullible, or is it too easy to incite emotions on the Internet? We need to be vigilant!

■To be so angry that one forgets to eat: describes studying hard and working hard.

A county in Chu State Yin asked the disciple of Confucius to tell him what he thought of Confucius. The disciple was dull and cautious and said nothing, so the county Yin had to go back in dismay. When Confucius learned about it, he was very unhappy and complained: Why didn't you say: my teacher? He is a good scholar who is so angry that he forgets to eat and is happy and forgets to worry! The disciple immediately understood and said, "Teacher, I was confused. Now I finally understand. If anyone asks me again in the future, I will answer according to the teacher's instructions." "It felt good." Confucius felt comfortable and smiled happily and said: "Okay, okay, okay."

As the saying goes, the fragrance of wine is not afraid of the depth of the alley, but Confucius knew how to blow at the right time. It's true that we What a model for learning!

■ Attack with the sound of drums: Describes people who denounce crimes.

Ran Qiu, a disciple of Confucius, was working in the court and was preparing to try out new methods. He asked Confucius for advice. Confucius happened to be on the conservative side, so he was extremely angry and scolded Ran Qiu. Ran Qiu repeatedly insisted on his reforms, so Confucius issued a fatwa to his disciples: Ran Qiu is not my disciple, you all should attack him together. Attack!"[[The Analects of Confucius.Advanced Chapter]]"I beg you, you are not my disciple, but you can beat the drum and attack!

Wow, there is strength in numbers. Since ancient times, numbers in numbers have always been the victory. There are few people, and the strong-bullying style has long been established.

How are your social relationships? Do you have a strong backing? Do you have many friends? If not, you should be careful and keep yourself safe. !

■Use the strong to bully the weak: Use force to bully the weak.

Zhi, the leader of a slave uprising, the scholar-bureaucrats despised the rebels as thieves. Confucius wanted to persuade the thief Zhi to go on the right path, So he boldly went to find him, but unexpectedly provoked Robber Zhi to curse him, which made Confucius lose his sight, his face turned pale, and he was full of shame! Come on, those people who are annoyed by looking at Confucius have a chance to follow the hero Robber Zhi They scolded together:

"You damn master, you don't work but you eat well, you don't spin but you dress well, you talk and talk all day long, make trouble, confuse the kings of the world, falsely honor your parents, If you act with brotherly love in order to obtain titles and wealth, you will become the biggest thief in the world. After the rise of Yao and Shun, they established hundreds of ministers, Shang exiled the king, and King Wu of Zhou killed Shang Zhou. From then on, society was based on violence and oppression. Weak. What you said is something I despise. It cannot preserve human nature. It is all hypocrisy and deception.

Why don’t people in the world ask you to steal a hill? Call me Robber Zhi! You are a heinous person, go back quickly, otherwise, I will use your liver to add vegetables and wine to eat!"

■Dong Jia Zhi Qiu: Metaphor of not knowing the famous people around you Characters.

Confucius was famous in Qiu, his hometown in Shandong, and almost no one knew it for thousands of years. However, when he was alive, he was not so famous. [[Confucius’ family sayings]] said: Confucius’s west neighbor lived An old man, but he is not a big shot next door. Every time he mentioned Confucius, he would call him by his nickname and say he is my boss.

Mencius Idioms

1. An Fu Honor: It means that the body is safe and the country is rich, and its honor is preserved. The words come from "Mencius: Try Your Heart": "A gentleman lives in this country, and when he uses it, he will be wealthy and honorable." Note: A gentleman can make people change their morals and change their customs, so that they can maintain the wealth of the country and preserve their honor.

2. Holding the gate and attacking the watch: It is called the gatekeeper and the night watchman. They are all low-ranking officials. The words come from "Mencius·Wan Zhang 2": "It is suitable to resign from respecting the humble, to be humble from the rich, to be a widower, and to be close to the gate." Note: To recite respect for the rich is to be in a suitable place, to live in a good place, to hold the gate and to be a watchman. The job of prison gate is also. Watchman, the door is closed. The original attack on the vertebrae is also called "Watch", which is the tree struck at night. Shu: The duty of holding the pass and attacking the watchman is the wood of the prison gate used to guard against the invaders. "Xunzi · Honor and Disgrace": "Bao Guan and attack the watchman, but don't think you are an outcast." Collection words: Bao Guan is also a gatekeeper. Hitting the watchman and hitting the wood are the ones who keep watch at night.

3. A glass of water can save a car's burning firewood. It means that a glass of water can save a car of burning firewood. The words come from "Mencius·Gaozi": "A person who is benevolent today is like using a glass of water to save a load of firewood." Volume 15 of "Rong Zhai Sanbi": "Mencius said: 'Benevolence is better than non-benevolence. Just like water defeats fire, a benevolent person can use a cup of water to save a load of fire. If it is not extinguished, it is said that water cannot defeat fire. "I read Wenzi, and his book said: "The power of water is better than fire. It cannot save a cartload of salary, the force of gold cannot destroy a forest, the force of earth cannot defeat water, and a piece of earth cannot block a river. "Wenzi, who lived during the reign of King Ping of Zhou Dynasty, and Meng's words are based on this." "

4. This time and this time: Although the times are different from each other, they are all the times when sages and sages emerged and became famous. The words "Mencius Gongsun Chouxia": "Mencius went to Qi and was filled with Yu." Lu Wen said: "Master, if there is any hesitation, I heard the Master the other day that a gentleman does not complain about heaven and does not care about others. He said that at that time and this time, a king will rise in five hundred years, and he will be famous in the world." He came from the Zhou Dynasty and was more than seven hundred years old. If you count it, you can pass it. If you test it based on the time, it will be enough. '" Note: The emergence of sages in the past was a time, and this time is also a time. Also, in five hundred years, there will be kings, and there will be kings. There will be people who are famous in the world, and the talents of the next saints, and those who can be famous in the world, are born among the saints, and are more than seven hundred years old. It is said that the king of the Zhou family has begun to flourish. , since the great king Wenwang, it is possible to test the time. Collection: In that time, the righteous Zhao family was the time when the sages and sages arose in the past, and when the king was king, this is now. This time is the time of Mencius. "Han Shu·Dongfang Shuo Zhuan": "That time and this time, how can they be the same." Now we talk about the difference in time and space.

5. Worthy of guilt and no guilt: It means that a person is aboveboard and has no guilt in his heart. Stupid, ashamed. The words come from "Mencius: Devoting the Heart": "Looking up is worthy of nothing, and bowing is not ashamed to the ground." Xue Xue of the Qing Dynasty "Yi Lao Poetry Talk" 34: "The same is true of the misfortune of poetry. You should be worthy of your desires and not be ashamed, and talk extravagantly. People say: "I only try to do modern poetry, but I only try to imitate ancient poetry." for, to do. It's too much. The words come from "Mencius Li Lou Xia": "Zhongni does not think about what has already happened." Shao Yong of the Song Dynasty "Hanye Yin": "If you don't say what you have said in the past, you don't think about what has happened."

7. Not violating the farming season: It means not violating the farming time of crops. The saying comes from "Mencius: King Hui of Liang": "If you don't violate the farming season, the grain will not be enough to eat."

8. Disdain to teach: It means unwilling to teach. The words come from "Mencius Gaozi Xia": "There are many skills in teaching, and those who teach with disdain are just teaching."

9. It goes without saying: it means a metaphor with implicit meaning. , the meaning has been understood, and the simple things can be understood without explanation. The words come from "Mencius·Exerting the Heart": "The nature of a gentleman is that benevolence, justice, etiquette, and wisdom are rooted in the heart, and its color can be seen on the face, spread on the back, and apply to the four bodies. It is self-evident." "Book of Jin· "Ying Zhen Zhuan": "A good banquet is not always repeated. It is self-evident that it is given by God's heart."

10. Unexpected reputation: It is said that the reputation obtained was unexpected at first. The words come from "Mencius Li Lou": "There is a reputation for not being worried, and there is a ruin for seeking perfection." Note: If the person who has a reputation does not save his general, if Wei Shengben and the woman are expected to live under the beam, he will die if he does not save the water. , so he didn't drown, and gained the reputation of keeping his word.

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2008-01-17 23:07:13 Weiyang? I'm fine~ (Beijing) 11. Once in the sea: It means that people who have seen the sea will find it difficult to attract other waters. Once, once. Sutra, experience. The words come from "Mencius: Try Your Heart": "Therefore, it is difficult for those who look at the sea to be water, and those who swim in the gate of the saint are difficult to talk about." Yuan Zhen of the Tang Dynasty's "Five Poems on Lisi": "There was a time when the sea was difficult to be water, except for Wushan, it was not clouds." Later. This metaphor means that it is difficult for people with broad knowledge and rich experience to look down on ordinary people or things.

12. Chengrenzhiyi: refers to sacrifice for a just cause. Benevolence, benevolence. Righteousness, justice. "The Analects of Confucius, Lord Wei Ling": "A person with lofty ideals and a benevolent person does not seek life to harm his benevolence, but kills himself to achieve benevolence." "Mencius Gaozi 1": "Life is also what I want; righteousness is also what I want. The two cannot be combined, and those who sacrifice their lives for righteousness are the same." "Song History Biography of Wen Tianxiang": "Tianxiang was very calm when facing punishment... There is a praise in his belt: "Confucius said Chengren, Mencius said righteousness, but it is his." The righteousness is exhausted, so benevolence is the best. Whatever you have learned from the books of sages, from now on, you will have no regrets."

13. The heart of a child: refers to a heart as pure and kind as a newborn baby. A newborn baby. The words come from "Mencius Li Lou Xia": "A great man is one who does not lose his innocent heart." Tang Dynasty Liu Zongyuan's "Epitaph of Mrs. Pei Jun, the late sister who joined the army in Jingzhao Mansion": "Move her filial piety to the Pei family. , and in order to be friendly to the tomb woman and the intermediary, she must respect and kiss her, and do not lose her innocence, and the marriage family will be harmonious, and she will behave accordingly."

14. Go back on your word: refers to how to treat others. Others will treat you the same way. Er, you. The words come from "Mencius: King Hui of Liang": "Whatever goes against you is also contrary to you." Fan Zhongyan of the Song Dynasty, "Dou Jian Lu": "The principles of yin and yang are basically the same, good and evil, and what you say is contrary to you. "The sky is clear and the network is sparse but not omitted" now refers to contradictory and inconsistent statements and actions.

15. Spring breeze turns into rain: refers to the gentle wind and timely rain that are suitable for the growth of all things. The words come from "Mencius: Heart-to-heart": "It is like a person transformed by timely rain." Liu Xiang of the Han Dynasty, "Shuoyuan Guide": "I can't use the spring breeze to attract people, I can't use the summer rain to rain on people, I will be poor." It is a metaphor for good education. It is often used to praise teachers for their subtle education to students and younger generations.

16. Cunmu Cenlou: refers to a big difference. Cen Tower, a tall and pointed building. The saying comes from "Mencius Gaozi Xia": "Don't understand the roots, but make the ends even. A square inch of wood can make it taller than a censer." It means that if you don't consider whether the foundation is even and just make the tops even, then a square inch of wood can be made taller. It can also be higher than a tall and pointed building. Hu Yinglin of the Ming Dynasty's "Shisou·Tang Xia": "Kang Yi is the only one who works, and the shape of Yi is careless. How is it different from the Cunmu Cen Tower, which is hooked with gold and feathers!"

17. Big and transformed. It is said in "Mencius: Try Your Heart": "What is full is called beauty, what is full and glorious is called great, what is big and transformed is called sage." It originally refers to the ability to achieve great morality and be able to integrate it. It is later used to describe things that are not meticulous or cautious.

18. Looking at clouds in severe drought: Clouds are a sign of rain. The saying comes from "Mencius: King Hui of Liang": "The people look forward to it, just like looking at the clouds during a severe drought." It means looking forward to rain during a severe drought. A metaphor for ardent hope.

19. A basket is used to hold food and a pot is used to hold soup. "Mencius: King Hui of Liang": "With a country of ten thousand chariots attacking a country of ten thousand chariots, and eating pots of slurry to welcome the king's master, how can he be like this? He is also avoiding water and fire.

Later, it was used as an allusion to reward the troops and support the army. Use the basket to hold the food and the pot to hold the soup. "Gongyang Zhuan·Zhao Gong Twenty-Five Years": "The Gaozi holds the basket with food and four preserved meats, and the Guozi holds the pot Jing said: "I heard that you were away and the food was not ready, so I dared to cause embarrassment to your followers." '" is an allusion of later using it as payment for food and drink.

20. The color of the bean is: it means that the plan is for small profits. The saying comes from "Mencius: Try Your Heart": "A person with a good reputation can make a thousand times better." In the country, if you are not a person, you can see the color of eating bean soup. ”

2008-01-17 23:07:27 Weiyang? I’m fine~ (Beijing) 21. Urgent Topics: Quotation from “Mencius: Try Your Heart”: “Those who know know nothing, so the top priority is For urgency. "The latter refers to taking the current important task as an urgent matter. "Book of Rites: Six Chapters of University" Annotated by Zhu Xi of the Song Dynasty: "It is especially urgent for beginners, and readers should not ignore it. "It also refers to the most urgent thing that needs to be done in the current task.

22. If you get the right, you will get more help, but if you get the wrong, you will get less help: Tao: morality; few: few. If you stand on the side of justice, you will get support and help from the majority of people; Violating justice will lead to isolation. A quote from "Mencius Gongsun Chou Xia" states: "Those who have gained the right will be helped a lot, but those who are unjust will have few." When there is little help, relatives will be there; when there is much help, the world will follow. "Yuan Dynasty Chen Cao'an's "Sheep on the Hillside" song: "I advise fishermen and woodcutter families not to talk about the wise and foolish from now on. Many people who have gained the virtue will help those who have lost the path. The virtuous are also in him, and the foolish are also in him. ”

23. The location is favorable and the people are harmonious: geographical advantages: geographical advantages; harmony: winning the hearts of the people. Indicates superior geographical conditions and mass base. The saying comes from "Mencius Gongsun Chouxia": "The weather is not as good as the location, the location is favorable." Not as good as Renhe. "The Chronicles of the Three Kingdoms·Wu Shu·Dong Xi Biography": "When the captives succeed Ji, the big and small are responsible for their lives. Zhang Zhao is responsible for all affairs, and Xi and others are his minions. This is a good time for people, so there is nothing to worry about." "Book of Jin·Biography of Sun Chu": "Everyone should use the right place and people to build meritorious deeds. You should be able to quell violence with justice, so you can appease them." ”

24. Du: only; Shan: good, maintenance. The original meaning is to cultivate yourself well if you don’t want to be an official. Now it means to only care about yourself and not care about others. The words come from "Mencius: Do your best": “In ancient times, when people succeeded in their ambitions, they brought benefits to the people; when they failed to achieve their ambitions, they cultivated their moral character and showed it to the world. If you are poor, you will be good for yourself; if you are rich, you will be good for the world. "The Biography of Niu Xianke in the Old Book of Tang Dynasty": "Since the immortals occupy the position, they only take care of themselves and only promise." ”

25. Aqisuo: A: Qu Chou; Qi: His; Hao: Hobby. It refers to catering to someone’s hobbies in order to gain his favor. The phrase comes from "Mencius·Gongsun Chou" ": "I, Zigong, Youruo, are wise enough to know that a sage will not be as dirty as he likes. "

26. Fanran improvement: Fanran: the appearance of change. The description changes quickly and makes progress. The words come from "Mencius·Wan Zhang 2": "Tang Sanshi went to hire him, and then he changed his name. : 'Living with me in the countryside, I enjoyed the ways of Yao and Shun. '"

27. Ask yourself instead: seek: pursue, seek; Zhu: a compound word of "for". In turn, pursue yourself. Refers to looking for reasons from your own side. The phrase comes from "Mencius·Gongsun" "Chou Shang": "Those who don't complain about being better than themselves are just seeking others." "Mencius Li Lou Shang": "Anyone who fails to do something will turn to others. If his body is upright, the world will return to him." "Er Cheng Quanshu Yi Chuan Yi Pin San": "When a gentleman encounters difficulties, he must turn to others and benefit himself." ”

28. Rice, Ru, grass: Rice, Ru, eat. Yan, dry food. Grass, wild vegetables. Eating dry food and wild vegetables describes a very poor life. The saying comes from "Mencius: Devoting one's heart": "Shun The rice is as good as the grass, and it will last a lifetime. "Gu Yanwu of the Qing Dynasty's "Rizhilu·Fan Xi Ru Cao": "The great Shun is a saint, but Fan Xi Ru Cao is a saint; Yu is a saint, but his hands and feet are callous, and his face is swarthy. This is why he has helped the world with his way and is for all generations. The ancestor of emperors. ”

29. Lone minister and evil son: Lone minister: a distant minister who is isolated and helpless in the feudal court; evil son: a concubine born of a concubine. It is a metaphor for a person who encounters hardships and hardships. The words come from "Mencius: Do your best" ": "Dugu Chen is an evil son, his worries are also dangerous, his worries are also deep, so he reaches it. ”

30. Outnumbered: few: few; enemy: to resist; many: many. Those with few people cannot resist those with many people. The saying comes from "Mencius·King Hui of Liang, Part 1": "A few people cannot resist an enemy." Public. "Han Feizi·Nan San": "The husband has many things, but his wisdom is poor, and he is outnumbered."

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