Black-haired people don’t know how to study diligently early, and white-haired people regret studying late. ——Tang Dynasty·Yan Zhenqing's "Encouragement to Study" Black-haired people don't know how to study hard early, and white-headed people regret studying late. The lights are on at three o'clock and the chicken is on at five o'clock, which is when men are studying.
Black-haired people don’t know how to study diligently early, and white-haired people regret studying late. Inspirational, cherishing time, reading, philosophy. Translations and annotations of 100 ancient poems for early education
Translation
From midnight to the time when the rooster crows every day, it is the best time for boys to read. .
When I was young, I only knew how to play and didn’t know how to study hard. When I get older, I regret why I didn’t know how to study hard when I was young. Appreciation
The word "persuade" in "Encourage Learning" plays a guiding role in the entire article. "Persuasion" is interpreted as "encouragement". In this poem titled "Encouraging Learning", the author encourages people to continue to study. Only in this way can they increase their knowledge, develop their talents, and cultivate noble moral character.
"The lights are on at the third watch and the chicken is on the fifth watch" means that hard-working people and diligent students are still working and studying in the middle of the night. The lights are still on at the third watch, and they turn off the lights and lie down for a short rest. , the rooster crows at the fifth watch, and these hard-working people have to get up and get busy again. The first sentence uses an objective phenomenon to write that it is early, which leads to the second sentence of studying diligently and getting up early. The second sentence supplements the first sentence, expressing that young people should study day and night, and only through hard study can they serve their family and country and make contributions.
The third and fourth sentences are about not studying well when you are young, and when you are older, it is too late to learn. The words "black hair" and "white head" in the sentence are metonymic, referring to youth and old age. Through the method of comparison, it is emphasized that reading and learning should be done as early as possible, and not only when you are old and regret it. From a structural point of view, the third and fourth sentences are dual sentences. "Black hair" and "white head" echo and set off each other, leaving a deep impression on the readers. Creative background: Yan Zhenqing lost his father when he was 3 years old, and his family was in decline. His mother, Yin, had high hopes for him, implemented strict parenting education, and supervised the school personally. Yan Zhenqing was also extremely studious and studied hard every day. This poem was written by Yan Zhenqing to encourage future generations. Yan Zhenqing (709-784, one theory says 709-785), courtesy name Qingchen, Han nationality, was born in Jingzhao Wannian of the Tang Dynasty (now Xi'an, Shaanxi). His ancestral home was Tang Langya Linyi (now Linyi, Shandong). He was a calligrapher in the Tang Dynasty of China. An outstanding calligrapher in the mid-Tang Dynasty. The "Yan style" regular script he founded is known as the "Four Masters of Regular Script" together with Zhao Mengfu, Liu Gongquan and Ouyang Xun.
Yan Zhenqing
Wealth must come from hard work, and a man must read five cars of books. The agitation can drive away pink and white, and a toast can swallow Wu Yue. Even if you are ruthlessly abandoned, you cannot be ashamed. Yesterday, the neighbor asked for a new fire, and Xiao Chuang was given a reading lamp. It has endured thousands of blows but is still strong, regardless of the winds from east to west, north and south. Knowing that you are accustomed to Qilian City, how can you worry about seeing the moon on the platform? Man, there is China in the northwest, don’t shed tears beside the West Bridge. There will be times when the wind blows and the waves break, and the clouds and sails are hung directly to help the sea. Worry and hard work can rejuvenate a country, and leisure can lead to death. Fame and fame are thousands of miles away, and thoughts can be contained in a cup. A man with a strong heart will still be a ghost after death. If you don’t read for a month, your ears and eyes will lose their clarity. This body is walking in the soil of Jishan, and its traces are still missing. Don't be afraid that there is no one in the world who has no friends, and there are no mediocre people who don't care about talents. Don't let go of the green mountains, and keep your roots in the broken rocks.