Vernacular translation: before it was unearthed, it was already a section. Even if it grows to a very high height, it still remains humble and humble.
2, do not show your edge? [bùfēng máng]?
Basic definition: sharpness: figuratively sharp or talented. Not showing vitality or talent. More refers to deliberately concealing one's talents, ambitions, etc.
Source: Song Shen Kuo, "Meng Qian's pen talks about not writing": "Can break big things, not informal; There is a dry soldier who does not show his edge. "
Vernacular translation: Kou Zhun can break big things and not stick to small things; Have the ability to do great things, but don't show it.
Even the cleverest person is stupid? 【dàzhìruo yú】?
Basic interpretation: Some people say that great wisdom is like a fool. Describing a smart person who doesn't show off himself looks stupid on the surface.
Source: Su Songshi "Congratulations to Ouyang Xiu": "Courage is fear; Great wisdom is like a fool. "
The bravest people look timid on the outside, while those with great wisdom look stupid on the outside.
4, do not expose the cape? [bùgu Jiǎo]?
Basic interpretation: ghost corner: the corner of ghost domain. Metaphor talent is not exposed.
Source: Song Ouyang Xiu's "Epitaph of Zhang Ziye": "If you meet someone who is not comfortable, you will not see your beauty."
Vernacular translation: Seeing people is like being confused, and talents are not exposed.
5. Open your mind? [xhuáI ruogǔ]?
Basic explanation: The heart is as deep and as wide as a valley. The description is modest and can accommodate other people's opinions. Valley: Valley.
Source: Laozi in the Warring States Period: "Dunxi Jane is spacious."
Vernacular translation: simple as uncut, wide as mountains and valleys.