"Be cautious in pursuing the end and pursue the long distance" is a Chinese term, which means that if ordinary people can think about the motivation and original intention of doing something before doing it, and can think of the consequences of doing so. Then the folk customs will be honest and honest, and fewer mistakes will be made. Basic introduction Chinese name: Shen Zhi Zhui Yuan Nature: word synonyms: Shen Zhōng Si Yuan Source: "The Analects of Confucius. Xue Er" Pronunciation, source, interpretation, interpretation one, interpretation two, interpretation three, interpretation four, examples, pronunciation Pinyin: shèn zhōng zhuī yuǎn Phonetic notation: ㄕㄣˋ ㄓㄨㄥㄓㄨㄟㄩㄢˇ Source: "The Analects of Confucius" "Zengzi said: 'Be cautious in chasing the past, and the people's virtues will be thickened.'" Translation: Zengzi said: "Treat the death of your parents with caution, and remember the death of your parents. Our long-standing ancestors will naturally cultivate loyal and honest people." Interpretation: Appreciating calligraphy and appreciating the past will lead to long-lasting values ??and people's morality will be strong. - Luo Linhu’s works Interpretation 1: ‘Pursue the distance with caution, and the people’s morality will be strong’. Prudence: Carefully think about the meaning of life between heaven and earth. Chasing the distance: Look at what the ancestors left behind, compare yourself with the sages, and follow the example of the sages of the past. If everyone thinks like this, people's morality will naturally become more honest. Interpretation 2: The interpretation of Song Confucianism. Eventually, people die; far away, refers to ancestors. To be cautious about the end and to pursue the past, it used to mean to handle the funeral of parents with caution and worship ancestors from distant generations with piety. Later, it also means to be cautious in doing things and remember the ancestors. Interpretation three: caution, fear; end, result; chasing far, refers to finding the original motivation and reason. As the saying goes, ordinary people are afraid of consequences, and saints are afraid of causes. Zengzi means: If mortals can think about the motivation and original intention of doing something before doing it, and can think of the consequences of doing so. Then the folk customs will be honest and honest, and fewer mistakes will be made. The Analects of Confucius is an interpretation of Song Confucianism, which cannot represent the whole meaning. There are even many things worthy of continued discussion. Definition 4: Caution, caution. "Book of Rites: The Doctrine of the Mean": "The destiny of heaven is called nature, the will of nature is called Tao, and the practice of Tao is called teaching. The Tao is not something that can be separated for a moment; it can be separated, but it is not the Tao. Therefore, a gentleman should be careful about what he does not see. Be afraid of what you don't hear. Don't be afraid of what's hidden, don't be afraid of what's hidden. Therefore, a gentleman should be careful about what he alone is. "If a person can be cautious throughout his life, he will be close to the "Tao". Such people will surely be admired by future generations. Example: In front of the five main halls, there is a green plaque filled with dragons and the inscription "Pursue the long distance with caution". Chapter 53 of "A Dream of Red Mansions" by Cao Xueqin of the Qing Dynasty