Emphasis on education and study: Emphasis on education: Emphasis on education; Emphasis on education: Study hard

Advocating literature and advocating martial arts: Advocating literature, and at the same time advocating bravery or martial arts.

Virtue and deeds simultaneously: Virtue: virtue and merit; Simultaneous: act together and implement them at the same time, regardless of order.

Integrity and self-discipline: Integrity: good conduct, integrity, honesty and selflessness; self-discipline: from "Zuo Zhuan: The Sixteenth Year of Ai Gong", which refers to demanding oneself through oneself and becoming passive without anyone's on-site supervision. Take the initiative, consciously follow the law, and use it to restrain your words and deeds. It refers to the moral principle of not being subject to external constraints and emotional control, and acting according to one's own good will and in accordance with the moral laws promulgated by oneself.

Article 1: Revere your ancestors: Be careful to pursue the distant past ①, woody water source. Life, death and burial, sacrifices and rituals. Determine to be good and be a virtuous descendant. Yi Miao Yan Yi ②, do not forget the kindness of our ancestors.

Notes

①End: death; distant: ancestors. The old meaning is to carefully handle the funeral of parents and worship ancestors from distant generations devoutly. Later also means to work carefully and remember the sages of the past. The words come from "The Analects of Confucius·Xueer": "Zengzi said: 'Be careful to pursue the distant future, and the people's virtue will be strong'."

②Yi: legacy; Yan: An; Yi: respect. "Yimou" means the instructions given by fathers and ancestors to their descendants, and "Yanyi" means planning for future generations. The language comes from "Mao Zhuan": "Yan, An; Yi, Jingye." Chen Huan's biography: "Yi, Yiye... It is said that King Wu left his grandson with the plan of Anjing."

Interpretation

Pursue carefully, water has its source, wood has its roots. To serve during life and for burial after death, the sacrificial etiquette must be followed. Be dedicated to good deeds and be a virtuous descendant, so that future generations will be stable and never forget the kindness of their ancestors.

Article 2: Be filial to your parents: The kindness of your parents is the same as that of Haotian①. In all aspects of life, filial piety comes first. Kneel down and nurse back the breasts, just like all other things. Kuang people are the smartest people. If you admire me, don't move.

Notes

①Haotian: God Haotian is the title of heaven in Chinese mythology. The honorific title of God Haotian first appeared during the Yin and Shang Dynasties. God Haotian is the sky with the status of the supreme god, and is the highest god worshiped by some dynasties in China. Haotian God is called Huangtian God, God, Emperor, and God. He is the master of nature and the country. He is surrounded by the sun, moon, wind, rain, etc. as ministers and messengers. ②Rumu: Ru, a child; Mu, admiration. "Book of Rites·Tan ??Gong Xia": "There was a son who was standing with Zi You, and when he saw the boy he admired, the son said to Zi You: 'I don't know that my husband is mourning. I have wanted to leave for a long time, and my love is here. This is Ye Fu. '" Zheng Xuan notes: "The mourning is like the cry of a child." Later, the mourning and mourning for parents was called "Rumu".

Explanation

The kindness of parents is as good as heaven. Of the hundreds of behaviors in life, filial piety comes first. Lambs kneel down to breastfeed and crows feed back. Animals can do this, let alone the most spiritual people in the world. Don’t change the example you set for your children. You can’t change the sacrifice and memory of your parents.

Article 3: Friendly Brothers: There is nothing rarer in the world than brothers. Continuous Qi fractal, friends are respectful and polite. With one heart and one mind, we are united as one. Jiang was ① Tian Jing ②, and Yiyi ③ was opened later.

Notes

①Jiang quilt: an allusive name, derived from Volume 53 of "Book of the Later Han Dynasty" "Biography of Zhou Huang, Xu Jiang and Shentu·Jiang Hu". Jiang Gong of the Han Dynasty "along with his second brothers Zhonghai and Ji Jiang, were known for their filial piety. They loved Tianzhi and often slept in bed." Later, the Jiang Gong brothers slept together with the "Jiang Quilt", which was also called "Jiang Gong". As close as brothers, chant brotherly love.

②Tian Jing: Tian refers to Tian Zhen brothers; Jing refers to the redbud tree. According to Liang Wujun of the Southern Dynasty, "Xu Qi Xie Ji·Bauhinia Tree", three brothers from Jingzhao Tianzhen planned to destroy the redbud tree in front of the hall and cut it into three parts. The tree will die tomorrow. He was really shocked, and said to his brothers: "The trees are from the same tree, but when I heard that they were about to be chopped, they were so angry that the people were not as good as the trees." The brothers understood, and they reconciled. The trees are also growing again. Later, "Tianjing" was regarded as an example of reconciliation between brothers.

③Yiyi: refers specifically to the harmonious appearance of brothers. The words come from "The Analects of Confucius·Zilu": "Friends are very affectionate, brothers are happy."

Interpretation

The most rare thing in the world is like brothers, connected with each other. Brothers, friends, and brothers respect each other, work together, and unite closely. Just like the Jiang Gong brothers in the Han Dynasty, they were praised by future generations.

Article 4: Xiehe Clan: The clan is passed down from generation to generation. Avoid disputes and live in harmony. Respect the inferior, the elder and the young, and maintain ethical order. Far and near, relatives are sparse, and the future is bright.

Interpretation

People of the same clan and family, passed down from one generation to the next, don’t get into disputes when things happen, be in harmony and follow the example of the wise. Respect the inferior, the elder and the young, and the ethical order must be clear. From near and far, we guide future generations to carry forward the achievements of their predecessors.

Article 5: Harmony ① Neighbors: People living in the same village must have good neighbors. We care for each other, help each other, and support each other. Don't create any resentment, be courteous. Good conduct at the grassroots level, kindness to the family and the country.

Notes

① Refers to goodwill and harmony. Or make people friendly and harmonious. The words come from "The Book of the Later Han·Du Xing Zhuan·Miao Xu"

The meaning is the same as drinking water from a well in a village and living with moral people as neighbors. Be considerate of each other, be friendly and help each other, and live in harmony. Don't create hatred and estrangement due to suspicion or dissatisfaction, and pay attention to etiquette. A good custom is formed at the grassroots level, and the family and the country are close to benevolent people.

Article 6: Establish oneself with integrity: Be cautious about one’s body and use it wisely, and publish the Classic of Filial Piety. Wuhou ① is cautious and as bright as the sun and stars. Virtue brings blessings, tolerance brings peace. Be humble and self-motivated ②, keeping joy and anger invisible.

Notes

① Wuhou: Zhuge Liang’s posthumous title is "Zhongwuhou".

②Mu: to raise. Be modest and prudent, and cultivate your character. Source: "Book of Changes·Qian": "A humble gentleman is humble enough to shepherd himself.

Interpretation

"Be cautious of one's own body and use one's own life." This sentence is clearly published in the "Book of Filial Piety" Like Zhuge Wuhou, he is cautious throughout his life, and his great achievements are as visible as the sun, moon and stars. A moral person can carry more happiness, and a generous and humble person can have peace of mind.

Article 7: Be diligent and thrifty at home: Diligence can make up for your incompetence, and frugality can make your family prosperous. Do not be lazy and extravagant, which will cause endless harm. Love things and live in peace and happiness.

Notes

① Pronounced as shē mí, it means squandering money and excessive pursuit of enjoyment. It comes from "Xun Jian Shi Kang" by Sima Guang of the Song Dynasty. Everyone is proud of extravagance, but in my heart, frugality is the beauty. ”

Interpretation

Diligence can make up for shortcomings, and frugality can cultivate an honest style. A well-off family and a wealthy country all put diligence and thrift first. Laziness and extravagance bring endless harm. Cherish your time , take good care of your family property, be prepared for danger in times of peace, and be optimistic about your fate.

Article 8: Strictly teach your children: Family education is the foundation of people. Master. Once passed down, gold and jade are thin. ① Pi [pī] foundation: a huge foundation. The poem "Chong You Guan" by Zhang Shao of the Tang Dynasty: " Hehelizu, rebuild Piji. "②1. Be sincere, respectful and honest, and solemnly swear an oath to show trust. 2. Pan-love: fraternity.

Interpretation

Family education is the foundation for the growth of talents. Teaching is tireless, Persistence. Educate your descendants to be cautious in their behavior in all daily life, to be trustworthy in their words, to be honest and fraternity in dealing with the public, to pay attention to the cultivation of morality, and to pass down more scriptures and less money to their descendants.

Article 9: If you don’t study, you will be a good person. If you learn and practice with pleasure, you will have a good livelihood.

Notes

① Jinjin: generally refers to people’s clothes. The poem comes from Han Yu of the Tang Dynasty, "Fu Shushu Chengnan": "The ripples have no roots, and they have been wiped out in the morning and evening." People don't understand the past and present, but horses and oxen have their lapels. If you are involved in injustice, you will have more reputation. "

②Xixian: I admire the virtuous and wish to be equal to them. The words come from "Tongshu·Zhixue" written by Zhou Dunyi of the Song Dynasty: "The saints wish to heaven, the sages wish to be saints, and the scholars wish to be virtuous. ”

Interpretation

If a person does not study, he is as ignorant of etiquette as a horse or a cow. When you study, you should review it frequently, and it will be endless fun. If a person has a skill, he will have no worries about his livelihood. . Follow the example of the virtuous people in society and strive to be a model.

Article 10: Friendship has five ethics: 1. Benefiting friends and harming friends, choosing friends and in-laws. The relationship is as good as spring. When you are old, you will receive the guest of honour.

Notes

①Five ethics: the five types of human relationships known by the ancients: king and minister, father and son, brother, husband and wife, and friend. Mencius uses loyalty, filial piety, brotherhood, forbearance and kindness as the "Five Ethics" relationship standards: there are etiquette and righteousness between kings and ministers, so they should be loyal; there is an order of respect and inferiority between father and son, so they should be filial, and between brothers and sisters. They are close relatives of flesh and blood, so they should be jealous; husband and wife love each other deeply but are different from each other inside and outside, so they should be tolerant; friends have the virtue of honesty and integrity, so they should be kind; this is the principle and code of conduct for dealing with ethical relationships between people.

②Traveling: Traveling together, which is extended to getting along with friends.

③Fu La: Sui Sui, four seasons of the year; Fu La, Fu Ri and La Ri. Refers to the change of seasons. From "Old Book of Tang·Biography of Zhang Jiuling".

Explanation

The ethical relationship between friends should focus on morality and benevolence. Good friends and bad friends should choose carefully when getting along and cherish each other. Relatives and friends live in harmony like spring. All year round, guests should be treated with courtesy. During the four seasons festivals, more attention should be paid to visiting and receiving friends and guests.

Article 11: Be careful with your words: One word will make a country prosper, another word will destroy it. Gui ① tarnished ② can be worn away, but tarnished words will always hurt. The steed is not as good as the tongue ③, so be careful when speaking out. Talk less and avoid disaster, and speak in a well-organized manner.

Notes

①Gui: white jade.

②Taint: Flaw.

③Si is not as good as tongue: Si is a cart drawn by four horses in ancient times; tongue refers to the words spoken. The saying comes from: "The Analects of Confucius·Yan Yuan": "The master said that a gentleman is not as good as his tongue."

Interpretation

A good word can make a country prosperous; a bad word can make a country prosperous. The country dies. If the white jade is stained, it can be rubbed off, but if there is a stain on a person's words and deeds, there is no way to rub it off. Once you say something, you can never take it back, so you must be careful when speaking. The less you talk, the less harm you will do, and your speech must be organized.

Article 12: Pay attention to public ethics: In society, public ethics come first. Cherish public property and abide by order. Always be vigilant and watch out for mistakes. Get rid of selfishness and avoid making people sick.

Interpretation

To survive in society, we must put ethics first. We must protect public property and abide by social management order. Be vigilant at all times to prevent unintentional mistakes. Get rid of selfishness and do not harm others.