1. Zongwu’s birthday
Tang Dynasty: Du Fu
Poetry is my family’s business, and it is passed down from person to person in the world.
If you are familiar with the theory of literary selection, you will not be looking for colorful clothes.
At the beginning of the banquet, I couldn't sit down and sit sideways.
The flowing clouds are divided into pieces, and the trickle is flowing slowly.
Translation
Poetry is a career passed down from generation to generation in my family, but people think it is just an ordinary father-son relationship in the world. You must be familiar with "Selected Works" and learn from Shao's family. Don't imitate the old cabbage and entertain your relatives with colorful clothes even when you are old. I held a banquet for your birthday while I was sick. I leaned sideways on the chair, poured the wine slowly and drank it slowly.
2. Chen Wannian taught his son
Han Dynasty: Written by Ban Gu
Chen Wannian was an important minister in the court. When he was sick, he called his son Xian to teach him under the bed. At the third watch of the night, I fell asleep with my head touching the screen. Wan Nian was furious and wanted to use the stick, saying: "I am warning you, but you fall asleep instead and don't listen to me. What's the matter?" But no more words.
Translation
Chen Wannian was a prominent official in the court. Once Chen Wannian fell ill, so he called his son Chen Xian to kneel beside the bed and lecture him. They kept talking until midnight, when Chen Xian dozed off and hit his head on the screen. Chen Wannian was very angry and wanted to hit him with a stick, saying: "As a father, I educate you, but you fall asleep and don't listen to me. What's the point?"
Chen Xian quickly knelt down and kowtowed to admit his mistake. , said: "I completely understand what you said. The main meaning is to teach me to flatter my boss!" Chen Wannian said no more.
3. Studying on a winter night shows Ziyu
Song Dynasty: Lu You
The ancients spared no effort in learning, and their skills only matured when they were young and old.
What you have learned on paper will eventually make you realize it, but you will definitely know that this matter must be carried out.
Translation
The ancients spared no effort in learning, and often did not achieve success until old age. After all, the knowledge obtained from books is not perfect. If you want to deeply understand the truth, you must practice it yourself.
4. Guizi
Wei and Jin Dynasties: Tao Yuanming
The white hair is covered with hair on the temples, and the skin is no longer solid.
Although I have five boys, I still don’t have enough paper and pen.
Ashu is already twenty-eight years old and is unmatched because of his laziness.
A Xuan is committed to learning, but does not love literature.
When Yongduan was thirteen, he did not know six and seven.
Tongzi is nine years old, but he is looking for pears and chestnuts.
Destiny is like this, and things will come into the cup.
Translation
White hair hangs down on my temples, and my body is no longer strong. Even though I have five boys around me, I still don't like paper and pen. Ashu is sixteen years old, and his laziness is unparalleled. As Xuan was almost fifteen, he had no intention of studying. Ayong Aduan was thirteen years old, but he didn't know six or seven. Tong'er is nearly nine years old and only knows how to look for pears and chestnuts. If destiny is really like this, just drink alcohol and don't reason.
5. Inscribed on Brother and Nephew's Book Hall
Tang Dynasty: Du Xunhe
Why do you live in poverty and the road is not endless? In times of chaos, it is the same as in times of tranquility.
Although his family is in a war zone, his brother and nephew often practice rituals and music.
The shadow of bamboo on the window shakes on the desk, and the sound of wild spring flows into the inkstone pond.
Young people work hard all their lives, and don’t waste time and effort.
Translation
Although the house I live in is simple, my knowledge has not decreased. I am still the same as before, even though there is war outside. Although there is a war in my hometown, my brother and nephew are still receiving the enlightenment of Confucianism. The shadow of the bamboo outside the window is still swaying on the desk, and the ink in the inkstone seems to make the tinkling sound of wild spring water.
The efforts you make when you are young are important things that will last a lifetime. Don’t relax your efforts in the face of the passing time.
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