The ship has not yet sailed into the ocean, but it has already sharpened its skills in relatively calm and safe places such as lakes or rivers. It describes that in a comfortable environment, it still does not forget to dream and exercise, and is always ready to face difficulties. .
Related ancient poems: "Encouraging Learning" by Yan Zhenqing, a poet of the Tang Dynasty.
The lights are on at three o'clock and the chicken is on at five o'clock, which is when men are studying.
Black-haired people don’t know how to study diligently early, and white-haired people regret studying late.
Translation
The best time for boys to study is between midnight and the time when the rooster crows.
Young people don’t know how to get up early and study hard. When you get older, you will regret that you don’t study enough.
Extended information
The word "persuade" in "Encouraging Learning" plays a leading role in the entire article. "Persuasion" is interpreted as "encouragement". In this poem titled "Encouragement to Study", the author advises young people to cherish their youth, study diligently, and make a difference. Otherwise, they will accomplish nothing when they grow old and regret it too late. Let children initially understand that life is short, thereby increasing their enthusiasm for learning. The poem reveals this profound truth in just 28 words and achieves an inspiring effect.
"The lights are on at the third watch and the chicken is on the fifth watch" means that hard-working people and diligent students are still working and studying in the middle of the night. The lights are still on at the third watch, and they turn off the lights and lie down for a short rest. , the rooster crows at the fifth watch, and these hard-working people have to get up and get busy again.
The first sentence uses an objective phenomenon to write that time is early, which leads to the second sentence of studying diligently and getting up early. "It is the time for men to study" supplements the first sentence, expressing that young people should study regardless of day and night. Study, and through hard study, you can serve your family and country and make contributions.