1. Coming out of the mud but not stained, washing the clear ripples without being evil. ——From the Song Dynasty: Zhou Dunyi's "Love of the Lotus"
The vernacular meaning is: I only like lotus flowers that grow out of accumulated mud but are not polluted, and are washed by clear water but do not look coquettish. It can be used to describe people who are noble and unconventional.
2. Relatives and friends in Luoyang are like asking each other, with a heart of ice in a jade pot. ——From the Tang Dynasty: Wang Changling's "Farewell to Xin Jian at Furong Tower"
The vernacular meaning is: If any relatives or friends ask you about me, please tell them that my heart is still like ice in a jade pot. Just as pure, untainted by fame, fortune and other worldly sentiments. Bingxin is a metaphor for a pure heart. Jade Pot, Taoist concept and Miaozhen Taoist teachings, specifically refers to the mind of natural inaction and nothingness.
3. Don’t let anyone praise you for your good color, just flow pure Qi to fill the universe. ——From the Yuan Dynasty: Wang Mian's "Mo Mei"
The vernacular meaning is: There is no need for others to praise its beautiful color, only the fragrance of plum blossoms permeates the sky and the earth.
4. After countless hardships, you are still strong, regardless of the winds from east to west, north and south. ——From the Qing Dynasty: Zheng Xie's "Bamboo and Stone"
The vernacular meaning is: After thousands of tortures and blows, it is still strong, whether it is the southeast wind in the scorching heat or the northwest wind in the harsh winter , it can withstand it and will remain strong and strong. ?
5. An inch of loyalty is devoted to serving the country, and two lines of clear tears are for missing relatives. ——From the Ming Dynasty: Yu Qian's "Reminiscences on the Beginning of Spring"
The vernacular meaning is: To never forget is to serve the motherland with loyalty, and to burst into tears when I think of respecting my relatives.