Carving a boat for a sword: It is about a Chu man who carved a mark on the boat when his sword fell into the water, and then salvaged it when the boat stopped. It satirizes those who are rigid and inflexible and can't deal with problems in an emergency according to the development of things.
Better late than never: It's about a man who lost a sheep and was eaten by a wolf at night, but he didn't mend the sheepfold and lost another sheep the next day. After the sheepfold is repaired, the sheep will never get lost again. As long as we correct it in time, it is not too late to tell us that we have made a mistake.
Gild the lily: It's about a family in Chu who won a wine contest by painting a snake. One of them finished painting the snake, but the others didn't finish painting it, so he painted their feet and finally lost. Tell us that there is no need to reinvent the wheel and gild the lily. It is harmful to fabricate facts out of nothing.
Farmer and snake: It is said that the farmer saved a frozen snake by the roadside. When the snake woke up, it bit the farmer. The farmer didn't wake up until he died. To be a man, you should distinguish between good and evil, and don't be soft-hearted when the bad guys are in trouble, otherwise helping the hypocritical people may bring disaster to yourself.
Seedling Raising: It's about a man who pulled up some crops in order to make them grow tall quickly, and they all died. Tell us not to rush for success, but to let nature take its course and conform to the law of things.
Waiting for the Rabbit: It's about a farmer in the Song State during the Warring States Period who found a rabbit that was crushed to death by a stump. He regarded the accident as inevitable and stayed by the tree every day. Criticized those who are rigid and stupid.
Contradiction: It is said that Chu people sell spears and shields, and that spears are extremely sharp and shields are extremely strong. Onlookers asked him if the spear he sold could pierce the shield, but the businessman was speechless. The truth is that words and deeds are inconsistent and cannot be justified.
Hao Han Bird: It tells the story that the magpie advised the Hao Han bird to make a nest, but the Hao Han bird delayed making a nest and finally froze to death. Tell us to make long-term plans, not just look at immediate interests.
Mr. Dong Guo and the Wolf: It is said that Mr. Dong Guo saved a wolf shot by a hunter with a bag. After the wolf was saved, he ate Mr. Dong Guo ungrateful, and Mr. Dong Guo was finally saved by the farmer. This story tells us, don't be unsympathetic without distinguishing right from wrong, but learn to protect yourself.