Original text of Thousand Characters:

The sky and the earth are dark and yellow, and the universe is primitive.

The sun and moon are full, and the stars and constellations are listed.

Cold comes and summer comes, autumn harvests and winter hides.

When there is a leap year, Lu will adjust Yang.

The clouds turn into rain, and the dew turns into frost.

Gold comes from Lishui, jade comes from Kungang.

The sword is called Juque, and the pearl is called Luminous.

The fruit is rich in Li Nai, and the vegetable is heavy on mustard and ginger.

The sea is salty and the river is fresh, and the scales are hidden and the feathers are flying.

The dragon master, the fire emperor, the bird official and the human emperor.

When writing was first made, it was to wear clothes.

There were Yu Tao and Tang Dynasties who gave way to the country.

To punish the people and punish crimes, Zhou Fa Yin Tang.

Sit down and ask, bowing your head to the ground.

He loves and educates Li Shou, and his ministers serve the Rong and Qiang.

Far and near are one, leading guests to return to the king.

The phoenix sings in the bamboo, and the white horse eats.

It turns into vegetation and reaches all directions.

This body and hair are covered by the four elements and five constant elements.

How dare you damage Gongwei’s care.

Women admire chastity, and men admire virtue.

If you know your mistakes, you must change them, and if you are able, never forget them.

Don’t talk about the shortcomings of others, but rely on your own strengths.

The messenger can be overturned, but the desire of the weapon is difficult to measure.

The ink dyes the silk with sorrow, and the poem praises the lamb.

Jingxing is a virtuous person, and Ke Nian is a saint.

Virtue builds a reputation, and the form is upright.

The sound is transmitted in the empty valley, and the sound is heard in the empty hall.

Misfortunes are caused by evil accumulation, and blessings are caused by good things.

A ruler and a jade are not treasures, but an inch of yin is a competition.

Zi Fu serves the king with strictness and respect.

To be filial, you should do your best, and to be loyal, you should do your best.

Learning from deep and thin, long-awaited and warm.

As fresh as a orchid, as prosperous as a pine tree.

The stream flows endlessly and is reflected in the clear water.

The tone is calm and thoughtful, and the words are calm.

Sincerity is beautiful at the beginning, and caution is appropriate in the end.

The foundation of prosperity is endless.

He studied well and became an official, and became a regent and engaged in politics.

Keep it in Gantang, go and chant it again.

Happiness differentiates between high and low, etiquette distinguishes between high and low.

When the superiors and subordinates live in harmony, the husband sings and the wife follows.

He was trained by Fu outside and became a rite of worship for his mother.

All aunts and uncles are like sons and daughters.

Brothers Kong Huai are like brothers.

Score points for making friends and cutting rules.

Be kind and compassionate, and never leave after making mistakes.

Be honest and upright, and be honest and honest.

Quiet in nature and relaxed in mood, with an excited heart and a tired mind.

Stand true and be full of ambition, and pursue things and change your mind.

Adhere to elegance and be good at self-discipline.

The capital city is Huaxia, and there are two capitals in the east and west.

Back to Mang and facing Luo, floating on Wei and occupying Jing.

The palace is gloomy and the view from the building is startling.

The pictures depict animals and colorful fairies.

Next to Bing's house, there is a couplet facing A's account.

A banquet was set up, with drums, harps and sheng played.

Upgraded to accept the throne, turned to the star of doubt.

The right leads to Guang Nei, and the left reaches Chengming.

It not only gathers tombs, but also gathers heroes.

Du Manuscript, Zhongli, and lacquered book on the wall.

The generals and ministers of the mansion are Luo, and the heroes of the road are Huaiqing.

The household was sealed in eight counties, and the family was given thousands of soldiers.

The high crown accompanies the chariot, driving the hub and vibrating the tassel.

The world is luxurious and rich, and the car is fat and light.

The achievements are substantial and the inscriptions are inscribed on the tablets.

Yi Yin of Fuxi River, assisted by A Heng.

Amazhai Qufu, Wei Dan’s camp.

Gong Huan helped the weak and supported the weak.

Qi returned to Hanhui and expressed her gratitude to Wu Ding.

Know what is right and what is right, but what is wise is true.

Jin and Chu were more domineering, while Zhao and Wei were in dire straits.

The false way will destroy Guo, and the true soil will make an alliance.

How to abide by the contract and law, and Han will suffer from punishment.

The Qi Jian is quite animal husbandry, and the military is the best.

Xuanwei Desert is famous for its paintings.

The traces of Yu in nine states, and the merger of hundreds of counties with Qin.

Yue Zong Taidai, Zen master Yunting.

Yanmen Zisai, Jitian Chicheng.

Kunchi Jieshi, Juye Dongting.

The vastness is far away, and the mountains are deep and dark.

Treat the root cause of the problem and focus on farming.

My art is millet and millet.

If you pay taxes, pay tribute to new ones, and encourage rewards to depose the emperor.

Meng Ke was honest, and Shi Yu was upright.

The common people are moderate, but I sincerely give this order.

Listen to the sound and understand the reason, and discern the appearance and color.

It is necessary to encourage Jiayou to plant it.

Eliminate ridicule and admonition, favor and increase resistance.

It was almost a shame, but Lin Gao was lucky.

When two people see opportunities, who will force them to break up?

Just stay in a quiet place, silent and lonely.

Seek the ancients and seek theories, and relax your thoughts.

I am happy to play and tired of dispatching, and I am happy to thank you for recruiting.

The history of the canal and the garden is like drawing strips.

The loquats are green at night, and the sycamores are withered by fleas.

Chen Gen is in the shade, and the fallen leaves are swaying.

The wandering Kun travels alone, and the sky is full of light.

Read, play, and watch the market.

Easy to be frightened, it belongs to the ear wall.

Easy to eat and drink, it is delicious and filling.

When you are full, you will cook and slaughter, but when you are hungry, you will be tired of the chaff.

Relatives are old and old, old and young have different food.

I am a concubine who spins clothes and serves as a servant in the draping room.

The fan is round and clean, and the silver candle is bright.

Sleeping during the day and sleeping at night, the blue bamboo shoots look like a bed.

Enjoy the banquet with music and wine, take the glasses and raise the wine.

Strengthening the hands and feet will make you happy and healthy.

The direct descendants continued and offered sacrifices to Haochang.

Jizhen bowed again, terrified and frightened.

The ultimatum is brief and the answer is detailed.

The dirt wants to bathe, and the heat wants to cool.

Donkeys, mules and calves are so special that they can leap ahead of them.

Execute thieves and thieves and capture rebels.

Bushe Liaowan, Ji Qin and Ruan Xiao.

Tian pen and paper, Jun Qiao is allowed to fish.

It explains the differences and benefits the customs, and everything is wonderful.

Mao Shi is graceful, and the workman has a beautiful smile.

Every time the year passes, the sun shines brightly.

Xuanji hangs in the air, and the darkness shines all around.

Refers to the salary to repair the evil, and the eternal peace is auspicious.

Lead step by step and admire the corridor temple.

The girdle is reserved, wandering and looking around.

Ignorant, ignorant and ignorant.

It’s so easy to say that the predicate helps.

Translation:

The sky is blue-black, the earth is yellow, and the universe was formed in a state of chaos and ignorance. The sun is upright and tilted, the moon is full and waning, and the stars are all over the boundless space. The cycle of cold and heat changes, coming and going, going and coming again, harvesting crops in autumn and storing food in winter. The accumulated leaps and bounds of several years merge into one month. In leap years, the ancients used the Liulu and Liulu to regulate yin and yang.

When the clouds rise and become cold, they form rain, and when the dew at night becomes cold, they condense into frost. Gold is produced in the Jinsha River, and jade is produced in the Kunlun Mountains. The sharpest sword is called "Juque", and the most precious pearl is called "Yeguang". The most precious fruits are plums and cypresses, and the most important vegetables are mustard greens and ginger. The sea water is salty, the river water is fresh, fish swim in the water, and birds fly in the air.

The Dragon Master, the Fire Emperor, the Bird Official, and the Human Emperor were all imperial officials in ancient times. Cangjie (jié) created writing, and Lei (léi) made clothes. Tang Yao and Yu Shun were wise and selfless, and took the initiative to abdicate their thrones to meritorious officials and sages. To pacify the people and defeat the tyrants, it was King Wu of Zhou, Ji Fa, and King of Shang, Cheng Tang.

The wise monarch sits in the court and asks the ministers about the way to govern the country. With his clothes hanging down and his hands in hand, he can make the world peaceful without any effort, and his achievements are outstanding. They caressed and sympathized with the common people, and made people of all ethnic groups bow their heads. The whole world was unified into a whole, and all the people submitted to his rule obediently.

The phoenix chirped happily in the bamboo forest, and the little white horse ate grass freely on the pasture. The benevolent rule of the sage and virtuous king has benefited every plant and tree, and its blessings have spread to all the people in the world. The human body, hair and skin belong to the "Four Elements", and every word and action must conform to the "Five Constants". I sincerely think about the kindness of my parents in raising me, how dare I destroy it.

Women should admire those chaste women who are rigorous in their conduct, and men should imitate those who are talented and moral. If you know you have made a mistake, you must correct it. Don't give up on what is suitable for you. Don't talk about other people's shortcomings, and don't rely on your own strengths to make progress. If you are honest, you must be able to withstand the test, and you must be generous and hard to measure.

Mozi lamented that white silk was stained with mottled colors, while the Book of Songs praised the lamb for always remaining pure and pure. We should admire the virtues of sages, restrain our selfish desires, and strive to imitate them. If you develop good morals, you will have a good reputation, just like if your body is dignified, your appearance will be upright. The shouts carried far in the empty valley, and the voices in the spacious hall were very clear.

Disasters are the result of many evil deeds, and fortune and fortune are the rewards of good deeds. A foot-long jade cannot be considered a real treasure, even a moment is worth cherishing. To serve your father and your monarch, you must be serious and respectful. To be filial to your parents you should do your best, and to be loyal to your monarch you should sacrifice your life.

Be as cautious as "walking on thin ice as if you were facing an abyss", get up early and go to bed late, and serve your parents so that they feel warm in winter and cool in summer. Let your virtue be as fragrant as orchid and as lush as pine and cypress. It can also be extended to future generations, like a great river flowing endlessly, affecting the world, like a clear blue pool shining on people. Your appearance and behavior should be calm and serene, your words should be prudent, and you should appear calm and calm.

Whether it’s good to cultivate yourself, study, or pay attention to the beginning, it’s more important to do it seriously and get good results. This is the foundation of a lifelong career of honor. With this foundation, there is no end to development. Once you have completed your studies, you can become an official and exercise your powers to participate in state affairs. The people of Zhou remembered Zhao Bo's virtuous administration. When Zhao Gong was alive, he used to govern under the Gantang tree. After his death, the people remembered him even more.

Music should be different according to people's status, and etiquette should be different according to people's status. The superiors and subordinates should live in harmony, and the husband and wife should sing along and be harmonious. Receive the instruction of the master outside and follow the instruction of the parents at home. Treat your aunts, uncles, uncles and other elders as if they were your own children.

Brothers should care for each other, because they share the blood of their parents and are connected like branches. To make friends, you need to be like-minded, learn from each other, and encourage each other in terms of conduct. Benevolence, kindness, and compassion for others cannot be abandoned at any time or anywhere. Characters such as integrity, justice, honesty, and humility cannot be lacking even in the most destitute times.

Keep your heart quiet and calm, and your emotions will be comfortable and comfortable. If your heart is moved by external things, your spirit will be tired and sleepy.

If you maintain your natural good nature, your wishes will be satisfied. If you pursue materialistic enjoyment, your good nature will shift and change. If you firmly maintain your noble sentiments, a good position will naturally belong to you. The ancient Chinese capitals were gorgeous and spectacular, including Luoyang in Tokyo and Chang'an in Xijing.

Luoyang is close to Mang Mountain in the north and faces the Luoshui River. Chang'an is across the Weishui River in the north and far away from the Jinghe River. The palace has twists and turns, and the towers and palaces are about to fly in the sky, which is frightening. The palace is decorated with paintings of birds and animals, as well as colorful paintings of gods and goddesses. The side halls on both sides of the main hall open from the side, with luxurious tents facing high. There are high pillars, banquets and banquets in the palace, music and sheng are played, and there is great joy.

The officials went up and down the steps to toast each other, their beaded hats turning like stars in the sky. The right side leads to Guangnei Hall, which is used to store books, and the left side leads to Chengming Hall, where courtiers rest. There are many classics and classics collected here, as well as groups of literary and military talents.

There are manuscripts of Du Du’s cursive script and authentic official scripts of Zhong Yao, as well as ancient lacquer-written books excavated from the tomb of King Wei Anli in Jí County, as well as the manuscripts of King Lu Gong of the Han Dynasty. Ancient scriptures found in the walls of the Confucius Temple in Qufu. Inside the palace, the generals and ministers lined up in two rows, and outside the palace, the officials and ministers stood in the aisles.

Each of them has a fiefdom of more than eight counties and thousands of armed guards. Officials wearing tall hats accompanied the emperor on his travels, driving carriages and horses, with their hatbands fluttering, so majestic. Their descendants have received salaries from generation to generation, are luxurious and wealthy, go out with light cars and fat horses, and are proud of the spring breeze. The imperial court also recorded their merits and deeds in detail and accurately, which were engraved on stone tablets and passed down to future generations.

When King Wu of Zhou met Lu Shang in Fenxi, he respected him as "Tai Gongwang". Yi Yin assisted in current affairs, and King Tang of Shang named him "Aheng". King Zhou Cheng occupied the area around Qufu in the ancient state of Yan. If it weren't for Zhou Gongdan's assistance, how could he have succeeded? Duke Huan of Qi rectified the princes of the world, all under the banner of "helping the weak" and "saving people from danger".

When Emperor Hui of the Han Dynasty was the crown prince, he was able to avoid being deposed because of his talents. Shang Jun Wu Ding was inspired by a dream and received the legend of a virtuous minister. The diligence and prudence of the talented people resulted in the officials being able to settle down in their respective positions. Jin Wengong and Chuzhuang King successively dominated the country, while Zhao and Wei were trapped in Lianheng. The State of Jin borrowed a road from the State of Yu to destroy the State of Guo. Duke Wen of Jin convened a blood alliance among the princes in Jiantu.

Xiao He followed the simple laws of Han Emperor, and Han Fei died tragically under the harsh punishment he advocated. Qin generals Bai Qi and Wang Jian, and Zhao generals Lian Po and Li Mu were the most proficient in using troops. Their fame spread as far as the deserts of the north, and their good names and portraits will forever be passed down in the annals of history. The footprints of Dayu's flood control were left in all nine states, and all the counties in the country were unified after Qin merged with the Six Kingdoms.

The Five Mountains are respected by Mount Tai, and emperors of all dynasties have hosted Zen ceremonies at Yunshan and Tingshan. Mingguan has Yanmen in northern Xinjiang, the fortress has the Great Wall, the post station has chicken fields on the border, and the Qishan has Tiantai Chicheng. Go to Dianchi Lake in Kunming to appreciate the lake, Jieshi in Hebei to view the sea, Juye in Shandong to view the lake, and Dongting in Hunan to view the lake. China's land is vast and remote, with no end, famous mountains, strange valleys, deep and beautiful scenery, and a myriad of phenomena.

Taking agriculture as the foundation of governing the country, we must sow and harvest well. It’s time to start the year’s farm work, planting millet and yellow rice. During the harvest season, newly ripened grains were used to pay taxes. Good crops were praised and rewarded, while poor crops were punished. Mencius advocated simplicity, and the historian Ziyu was upright.

As a person, you must conform to the standard of moderation as much as possible. You must be diligent, humble, cautious, and know how to advise and admonish yourself. When you listen to someone's words, you need to examine the truth behind them, and when you look at someone's appearance, you need to know their mood. You should leave correct and wise advice or suggestions to others, and encourage others to conduct themselves in a cautious manner. When you hear other people's sarcasm and warnings, you should reflect on yourself. Don't get carried away when you are favored and resist the authority.

If you know that something dangerous and shameful is about to happen and retreat into the mountains and forests, you can still avoid disaster. During the Han Dynasty, Shuguang and Shushou's uncles and nephews saw an opportunity and retired to seclusion. Who forced them to resign from their official positions? Isn't it a good thing to live alone away from the king and live leisurely, without having to talk too much all day long, and to be quiet and inactive? By exploring ancient people and events and reading some wise sayings, you can eliminate distracting thoughts and feel at ease.

Easy things come together, strenuous things are thrown aside, endless troubles are eliminated, and unlimited happiness is gained. The lotus flowers in the pond are blooming so brightly, and the green grass in the garden is sprouting buds. The leaves of loquats are still green in winter, but the leaves of sycamores wither in autumn. The roots of the old trees are twisting and turning, and the fallen leaves are blowing in the autumn wind.

Only Kunpeng, who traveled far away, soared independently, straight into the clouds full of colorful clouds. Wang Chong of the Han Dynasty was obsessed with reading in the street market, and all he looked at were book bags and books. Be aware of the dangers if you switch to a lighter car, and be careful not to have ears in the wall when talking. The usual meals should suit the taste and make people feel full. When you are full, you will naturally be satisfied with big fish and meat. When you are hungry, you should be satisfied with simple meals.

Relatives and friends should be treated warmly when they meet, and the food for the elderly and children should be different from yours. Concubines and maids should manage the housework well and serve their masters respectfully and wholeheartedly. The round silk fan is white and elegant, and the white candle is bright and brilliant. For resting during the day and sleeping at night, there are bamboo mats made of green strips and beds with carved ivory screens. Play music, sing songs, serve wine and have a banquet, take the wine glass, and drink happily.

I can’t help but dance, I am really happy and healthy. The rituals are passed down from generation to generation, and sacrifices cannot be slacked off in the four seasons. Kneel down and kowtow, and worship again and again. The etiquette must be thorough and respectful, and the mood must be sad and pious. Be concise and to the point when writing to others, and be careful and thoughtful when answering other people's questions.

When your body is dirty, you want to take a bath. When you hold something hot, you want the wind to cool it down.

When there is a disaster at home, even donkeys, mules, and livestock of all sizes will be frightened, jumping wildly, and running around. The government killed thieves and captured rebels and desperadoes. Lu Bu was good at archery, Yi Liao was good at playing with projectiles, Ji Kang was good at playing the harp, and Ruan Ji was good at holding the mouth and shouting. Meng Tian made the writing brush, Cai Lun invented papermaking, Ma Jun invented the waterwheel, and Mr. Ren was good at fishing.

They are either good at resolving disputes for others, or they are good at making inventions that benefit society. These are all very clever. Mao Qiang and Xi Shi are beautiful, even if they frown, they still look like smiling. Youth is fleeting, and time is rushing to make people grow older. Only the brilliance of the sun will always shine. The high-hanging Beidou rotates with the changes of the seasons, and the bright moonlight spreads across every corner of the world.

Follow nature, cultivate virtue and accumulate blessings, and be in peace forever, how wonderful it is. With such a calm heart, you can walk with your head held high, and every move you make is as dignified as if you were in a sacred temple. Dress neatly and dignifiedly, behave calmly, and be far-sighted.

If you are ignorant and ignorant, you will not understand these principles, and you can only live in vain and make people laugh like the ignorant people. Speaking of the auxiliary words in ancient books, they are "yan", "zai", "hu" and "ye".

About the author

Zhou Xingsi, courtesy name Sizhuan, was born in Xiang County, Chen County (now Shenqiu County, Henan Province). He died in the second year of Emperor Wu of Liang Dynasty. He has lived in Gushu for a long time, is erudite and good at literature. During the reign of Emperor Wu, he paid homage to the minister of the Ancheng Kingdom. Every time the emperor ordered his successors to write inscriptions, such as bronze inscriptions, gate and pond tablets, Wei inscriptions, and a thousand-character inscription written by Wang Yi. Every time he plays, he is always praised for his good deeds.

The official is finally in trouble. Xingsi wrote more than 100 volumes of emperor's records, records of emperor's virtues, notes on daily life, and professional etiquette. He also wrote ten volumes of collected works (Liang Shu and Liang Tang Shu Zhi) which have been handed down to the world. But the most widely circulated and longest-lasting one is "The Thousand-Character Essay".