Explanation of the Four Bans

Explanation of the four prohibitions

(1). The four prohibitions. Refers to the four taboos of the monarch. "Guanzi·Seven Ministers and Seven Masters": "What are the Four Bans? In spring, there is no killing, no cutting of large tombs, no cutting of large mountains, no cutting of large trees, no killing of large mountains, spreading of fires, killing of ministers, and harvesting of grains. In summer, there is no restraint of water. To reach Mingchuan, to block large valleys, to perform earth-moving exercises, to shoot birds and animals. In autumn, there is no pardon and probation; in winter, there is no reward, and there are four kinds of prohibition. Refers to the four taboos of the Tang Dynasty's Zhongshu. "New Tang Book Baiguan Zhi 2": "There are four prohibitions: one is leakage, the other is slowing down, the third is violation, and the fourth is forgetfulness."

Word Breakdown

The explanation of four 四ì is a number name, three plus one (often capitalized "四" is used on banknotes and documents): four directions. four sides. Si Sequence (i.e. "Four Seasons"). Four body (a. Refers to human limbs; b. Refers to the four types of scripts: regular script, cursive script, official script, and seal script). Siku (the name for the four ancient books, Jing, Shi, Zi and Ji. Also known as the "Four Parts"). Four Gentlemen's explanation of prohibition: prohibition ī can bear it, endure it for a long time: prohibit it. Can't stand it. Can't afford it. fragile. To endure, to stop: to laugh. Forbidden ìㄐㄧㄣˋ prohibit, stop: prohibit. Forbidden. Banned books. ban. Gambling is prohibited. Abstinence. Confinement. Can't help it. Things prohibited by law or custom: breaking the prohibition.