Meaning: Who said we have no clothes? Wear that robe with you.
Source: "Qin Feng Wuyi" is a poem in the "Book of Songs", the first collection of poetry in ancient China.
Excerpts from the original text:
How can I say that I have no clothes? Be in the same robe as your son. The king raised his army and repaired my spear. I share the same hatred with you!
How can I say that I have no clothes? Tongze with Zi. The king raised his army and repaired my spear and halberd. Work together with me!
Translation:
Who said we have no clothes? Wear that robe with you. The king sends out troops to engage in battle, trims my sword and spear, and kills the enemy with the same target as you. Who said we have no clothes? Wear that underwear with you. The king sends out troops to fight, repairs my spear and halberd, and sets out to be with you.
Overall Appreciation
Based on its content, this poem should be a war song. The whole poem is full of the spirit of impassioned generosity, heroic optimism and enthusiastic mutual help, showing the courage to share the same hatred with the enemy, risk one's life, bravely resist the enemy, and defend the homeland. Its unique vigorous and hearty style is a reflection of the patriotism spirit of the Qin people.
The Qin State at that time was located in the eastern part of Gansu and Shaanxi today. The trees there are deep and the earth is thick, and the people are thick and upright. Ban Gu said in the "Book of Han·Zhao Chongguo Xin Qingji Biography" that "the folk customs of Qin practice war preparation, high bravery, pommel horse riding and shooting. Therefore, the Qin poem said: 'The king raised an army, repaired my armor and soldiers, and went with his son.' Customs have existed since ancient times, and today's songs are still generous and romantic."
Zhu Xi's "Collected Poems" also said: "The customs of the Qin people are generally to value spirit, courage first, and forget life and death." This is seen in the poem. "This poem is full of high spirits and heroic sentiments, and it really reflects the martial spirit of the people of Qin. When the enemy was facing the enemy and the troops were approaching the city, they focused on the overall situation and were consistent with the Zhou royal family. As soon as they heard "The king is raising the army", they immediately followed and set off, uniting and loving each other, fighting together, showing nobility and selflessness character and heroism.