The phrase "I don't know the taste of meat in March" was originally used by Confucius to describe the unique charm of music. When Confucius was in the state of Qi, he heard the music of "Shao" and was so fascinated that he did not know the taste of meat in March.
The third month does not know the taste of meat. It was originally used by Confucius to describe concentration, concentration, and not paying attention to anything else.
This sentence comes from "The Analects of Confucius·Shuer" written by Confucius during the Spring and Autumn Period.
Original text: Zi Zai heard "Shao" in Qi Dynasty. In March, he didn't know the taste of meat, and said: "I don't want to do it for pleasure."
Translation:
< p>Confucius heard the music of "Shao" in Qi State and could not taste meat for a long time. He said, "I never expected that the beauty of music of "Shao" could reach such a charming level."Historical background:
Confucius was on a mission to the state of Qi, which was founded by Jiang Taigong and was the place where Shao music and martial arts were orthodoxly spread. When the King of Qi held a grand ancestral temple sacrifice, Confucius attended the ceremony in person and listened to the performances of Shao music and Wu music for three days, which further confirmed Chang Hong's opinion.
Confucius, out of his belief in Confucian etiquette, had a special liking for Shao music. He played and sang all day long, and was so mesmerized that he often danced and danced. For three months in a row, he sang repeatedly in his sleep and pondered the rhythm of Shao music while eating, so much so that he could no longer taste the braised pork he always liked.