Plowing pens and inkstones
Explanation: It is a metaphor for engaging in mental work and taking reading and writing as a career.
Origin from "Shuowen Jiezi" written by Xu Shen of the Han Dynasty: "The common people are wise and wise, and they can do it." The jade note in the second paragraph of the sentence: "Every time I recite the poem of the late king's father, it goes: 'There is no joy if you don't plant inkstone fields. , Don't support the poor without support. '" "Selected Works·Ren Fang·Recommended Scholars for Xiao Yangzhou": "It is not only the writing that is used to support one's studies, but also the writing."
Grammar subject-predicate form; As a predicate; refers to reading and writing as a profession
Word breakdown
Explanation of pen farming? It used to refer to relying on copying or writing articles to make a living; it generally refers to diligent writing. Detailed explanation of pen farming . It means making a living by working with pen and ink. Liang Renfang of the Southern Dynasties wrote in his "Recommendation List for Xiao Yangzhou": "Not only did he cultivate his writing skills, he also used his writing skills to support his studies." Yuan Sadula's poem "To Wang Qianxian" said: "There is wine for people to drink.
Inkstones Tian's explanation: In the old days, scholars made a living by writing and writing, so they called the inkstone "Inkstone" and took care of it elsewhere. They often went to the provincial capital to take care of the young master; "Qilu Deng" explains it in detail. It is the inkstone in "Chunzhu Ji" by He Chuan of the Song Dynasty. Wen Yueyu Sees the Wood and Stone: "The guard of Xuzhou, Chen Gao, was worshiping him while he was walking in the fields when he came across a tomb.