Ant's topic is guessing: what is the comparison in the old saying "less than the upper level, more than the lower level"? The options are calligraphy and cooking, and the answer is calligraphy.
This allusion originated from the self-deprecating words of Han Yu, a writer in the Tang Dynasty. Although he has some accomplishments in calligraphy, he thinks it is not commendable compared with his predecessors, but he is better than ordinary people. This allusion warns people to be modest and enterprising in the field of calligraphy, and can also be extended to comparisons in other fields, reminding people to constantly reflect on themselves and pursue progress.
1, allusion background:
In the Tang Dynasty, literati paid attention to the cultivation of calligraphy and regarded it as an elegant art form. Han Yu was a respected writer and calligrapher at that time, and he had certain attainments in calligraphy. But he often felt his own shortcomings in literary creation, so he wrote this famous saying.
2. Inadequate comparison:
Not as good as others means that compared with the predecessors, the calligraphy level is not superb enough. Han Yu modestly thinks that there is still a big gap between his calligraphy and his predecessors, and he still needs constant efforts and study. This reflects his pursuit of his own lofty ideals and higher artistic realm.
3. Remaining:
Compared with ordinary people, more than enough means that their calligraphy has reached a certain level. Han Yu realized that although he still had some shortcomings in calligraphy, compared with most people, his calligraphy was excellent enough. This kind of self-consolation is also an affirmation of one's efforts and efforts.
4, warning and spur:
This allusion is not only humility and introspection to oneself, but also a warning and spur to future generations. Han Yu expressed his understanding of his own shortcomings through this sentence, and also reminded future generations to keep forging ahead and not to be complacent and stagnant. It contains persistence and unremitting efforts in artistic pursuit.
5. General application:
This allusion is not only used in the field of calligraphy, but also can be extended to other aspects of comparison. It reminds people to keep a modest attitude and always reflect and make progress in any field. Only by comparing with better people can we find our own shortcomings and constantly pursue higher goals.