The story of Wang Xizhi eating ink

Wang Xizhi is a famous calligrapher in Chinese history and is known as the "Sage of Calligraphy". His calligraphy works have been passed down to this day and are praised by future generations. There is a widely circulated version of the story about Wang Xizhi eating ink.

According to legend, Wang Xizhi practiced calligraphy very hard and conscientiously. He often practices day and night, even forgetting to eat and sleep. Once, while practicing calligraphy, he suddenly found that he had run out of ink. It was already late at night and there was no place selling ink around. In order to continue practicing, Wang Xizhi decided to try a new method: he mixed the toner on the inkstone with his own saliva to create a new ink.

Wang Xizhi poured the homemade ink into the inkstone and began to practice. He found that although the ink was not as good as the ink he bought, it could still be used. However, when he was halfway through writing, he suddenly felt that the ink in his mouth tasted very bitter. He realized that the ink could be harmful to the human body, but instead of giving up his practice, he continued.

Finally, Wang Xizhi finally completed the day's practice. He felt very exhausted, but also proud of his perseverance and perseverance. Since then, Wang Xizhi has cherished every drop of ink and paid more attention to his health.

This story tells us that the reason why Wang Xi became a great calligrapher was not only because of his talent and talent, but also because of his hard work and perseverance. We should learn from Wang Xizhi, work diligently, and constantly improve ourselves. At the same time, we must also pay attention to our physical health and maintain good living habits.