Couplet 1 of Zeng’s Ancestral Hall

Four Words

Nanfeng wrote history; Xifu raised relatives.

——An anonymous couplet for the ancestral hall with the surname Zeng

The first couplet refers to Zeng Gong, a writer of the Northern Song Dynasty, who was known as Mr. Nanfeng in the world. He was once ordered to compile and compile the history library books. He was an official at Zhongshushe and wrote "Yuanfeng Leikuo". Xia Lian Dian refers to Zeng Gongliang, a minister of the Northern Song Dynasty. He was a Jinshi during the Tiansheng period and served as magistrate of Kuaiji, Zhengzhou and Kaifeng. Renzong was the prime minister at that time. In his later years, he was taken to Xifu by his son Zeng Xiaokuan (bachelor of Guanduanming Palace) to raise him as a filial piety, and everyone considered him an honor.

Food and wine nourish one's ambition; children's crowns sing songs.

——Anonymous Compilation of Zeng’s Ancestral Hall Universal Coupon

The virtues of Wucheng; the family reputation of Yishui.

——Anonymous author Zeng Ancestral Hall Universal Coupon

Provincial origin and distinguished family background; preacher family reputation.

——An anonymous couplet for the ancestral hall with the surname Zeng

The first couplet refers to Zeng Can, a disciple of Confucius in the Spring and Autumn Period. The quote comes from "The Analects of Confucius·Xueer": "Zengzi said: I will examine myself three times in a day." Xia Lian Dian refers to Zeng Gong of the Song Dynasty, who advocated Taoism first and text later, and was one of the "Eight Great Masters of Tang and Song Dynasties".

Nanfeng Bright; Lu Guosheng.

——Anonymous author Zeng Ancestral Hall Tonglian

Nanfeng Shize; Donglu Jiasheng.

——Anonymous author Zeng’s ancestral hall general couplet

Nanfeng writes history; Xifu welcomes the bride.

——Anonymous author Zeng Ancestral Hall Tonglian Lian

Three classes were imprisoned; two Zheping vassals.

——The general couplet of the ancestral hall of the surname Zeng written by an anonymous person

The first couplet refers to Zeng Gongliang of the Song Dynasty who was able to speak out in politics and kept his house open until night. Lei moved to work under Tong Zhongshu's family. Xia Lian Dian refers to Zeng Zhiyao of the Song Dynasty, who was a transshipment envoy between Zhejiang and Zhejiang. He was upright and easy to talk to.

Shun Yizhi; the tomb is flooded.

——Anonymous author Zeng Ancestral Hall Tonglian

Dahe Baohe; Wanfu Youtong.

——An anonymous couplet for the ancestral hall of the surname Zeng

Food and wine nourish one’s ambition; children’s crowns chant songs.

——Anonymous author Zeng Xingzong’s ancestral hall universal couplet

Wucheng’s first generation; Lu’s national reputation.

——Universal couplet of Zeng’s ancestral hall “Wucheng Hall”

Family status in three provinces; consistent family reputation.

——Universal Hall Couplet of Zeng’s Ancestral Hall “Three Provinces Hall”

Zeng’s Ancestral Hall Couplet 2

Five Characters

Donglu Family Sound Far away; Nanfeng Shize is long.

——Anonymous author Zeng’s ancestral hall general couplet

The reputation of the Lu country is far-reaching; the Wucheng world is long.

——Anonymous author Zeng Ancestral Hall Tonglian Lian

Great scholars speak of the old; all the people have a new outlook.

——Universal couplet of Zeng's Ancestral Hall "Zongshengtang"

Reform the destiny of the country; conquer and revitalize the country.

——Composed by Sun Yat-sen (gift) Universal Couplet of Zeng’s Ancestral Hall

Three Couplets of Zeng’s Ancestral Hall

Six Words

Caiyu Tianlin and earth phoenix; aiming at the spring breeze of Yishui River.

——Universal Couplet of the Ancestral Hall of the Zeng Family written by Anonymous

Four Couplets of the Ancestral Hall of the Zeng Family

Seven Words

Unparalleled bachelors in the ancestral biography; The first sage in the holy religion.

——The couplet of Zeng's ancestral hall in Pingtung City, Taiwan Province, with the word "Zong Sheng" inlaid with a crane crown pattern.

The world's most civilized sect is consistent; the third family of ancient and modern arbors.

Zeng’s Ancestral Hall

Zeng’s Ancestral Hall

——Zeng’s Ancestral Hall, Xinqiao Village, Shajing Town, Bao’an District, Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province

The only true transmission from the north to the south; the third school of Taoism in ancient and modern times.

——An anonymous couplet of the ancestral hall of the surname Zeng

A classic of filial piety has inspired the world; eight family texts have shaped the ancestral style.

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