Interpretation of Four Spirits (1). It refers to four kinds of spirit beasts: forest, phoenix, turtle and dragon. Book of Rites: "What are the Four Spirits? Forest, phoenix, turtle and dragon are collectively called the four spirits. " Confucius and Ying Da wrote: "All four animals have gods, which are different from other things, so they are called spirits." "Old Tang Book Wen Yuan Biography Yang Jiong": "Lin and Feng have the names of four spirits, and Xuanzang has a negative picture." Episodes 2 and 4 of Cold-eyed View: "Your turtle brother ranks among the four spirits and is equal to the old dragon king, not younger than us." (2) It refers to the legendary four gods, namely Cang Di, Huangdi, Bai Di and Hei Di. "Selected Works of Zhang Heng's Ode to Tokyo": "Respect the late family and let it be cherished by the four spirits." Chief Xue's note: "The river map says:' Four Spirits, Cang Di's name is majestic, Chi Di's name is furious, Huangdi's name contains the hub, Bai Di's name is rejected, and Hei Di's name is linked to the age of light.' There are five clouds and four spirits today, which means there are four besides red. "(3). Refers to the ancient mythology, the god who is in charge of the East, West, North and South. Cao Weizhi's Ode to the Turtle in the Three Kingdoms: "Jia Siling of Jiande is on one side. The black dragon is in Dongyue, the whistling sky is in Xigang, Xuanwu is in Hanmen, and Suzaku is in Nanxiang. " In ancient times, it was also used to refer to the stars in the east, southwest and north. The Southern Dynasties' Dynasty Sect "Music Songs of the Southern Suburbs of Qi and Five Virtues of Xuanlie Music": "Four spirits shine in the morning and five latitudes are bright." ⑤ The Southern Song Dynasty Yongjia poets Zhao Xu, Ji Xu, Weng Juan and Zhao Shixiu. According to the word Hui Ling, there is "Fang Lanxuan Collection"; Lingyuan, the title discipline, has "Wilting Collection"; Exquisite words, including "Collection of Western Words"; The master's exquisite work includes "Qingyuan Zhai Ji". There is a word "spirit" in the word, so it is called. Refer to the catalogue of Sikuquanshu Collection 15.
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The interpretation of four is four names, three plus one (the word "four" is often capitalized on banknotes and documents): four sides. All around. Four orders (namely "four seasons"). Four bodies (a. refers to human limbs; B refers to four fonts: regular script, cursive script, official script and seal script). Si ku (four ancient books: synonymous with classics, history, books and collections). Also known as "four"). The explanation of the spirit of the four gentlemen is effective: effective. Smart but not dull panacea: dexterity. Smart. Hui Ling. A brainwave. Inspiration. Spiritual spirit: soul. Mind. Ling Ying used to call it or be related to God: God. Elves. Quick response and quick action: flexibility.