Yu Qian [Ming Dynasty]
It can only be extracted from the deep mountains after being struck by thousands of hammers. It regards the burning of the burning fire as a very common thing. (ten thousand chisels: ten thousand blows)
Not afraid of broken bones, leaving innocence in the world. I'm not afraid of a work: I'm not afraid at all.
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Limestone is mined from the deep mountains through a lot of work, and it takes the burning of blazing fire as a very common thing.
Even if it is shattered, it is not afraid, as long as the noble integrity remains in the world.
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Lime hymn: praise lime. Chant: chant. Refers to a name of the genre of ancient poetry (a form of ancient poetry).
Thousands of hammers and chisels: Numerous hammering and excavation describe that it is very difficult to mine lime.
One thousand, ten thousand: function words, describing a lot.
Hammer: Hammer.
Chisel: to cut.
If you are free: This seems very common.
If: like, like.
Leisure: normal and relaxed.
Xiongnu: All of them.
Innocence: refers to the pure white color of lime, and also refers to noble moral integrity.
Humans: Humans.