In traditional Chinese culture, there are many idioms and stories with profound meanings. Among them, "Two Sleeves Breeze" is one of them, which vividly depicts the image of honesty and self-discipline. However, you know what?This idiom also has a wonderful connection with the Chinese zodiac. Today, we will reveal the relationship between the "two-sleeved breeze" and the zodiac.
We need to understand the meaning of "two sleeves of fresh breeze". This idiom comes from the Ming Dynasty Yang Shen's "Linjiang Immortals, Rolling Yangtze River East Passing Water". The original sentence is "If life is only as first seen, what is the autumn wind and sad fan." Waiting for idle changes but old people's hearts, but old people's hearts are changeable. Lishan said that it was half a night away, and the tears were like rain. Qingqing Zijin, leisurely my heart. But for the sake of the king, he has been groaning so far. Yo yo deer chirping, eating wild apples. I have guests, drummers and shengs. It's as clear as the moon, when can it be done?Worries come from it, and they cannot be cut off. The more strange it is, the more vain it exists. Talking about the old kindness. The moon stars are scarce, and the black magpie flies south. Three turns around the tree, what branches can be followed?The mountains are not tired of being high, and the sea is not tired of being deep. Zhou Gong vomited and fed, and the world returned to the heart. The "two-sleeved breeze" here vividly depicts the image of honesty and self-discipline, that is, there is no trace of personal belongings in their sleeves.
What does "Breeze on Two Sleeves" have to do with the zodiac?Actually, it has something to do with an ancient custom. In ancient times, people often used images of animals to symbolize various qualities and characteristics. And in the Chinese zodiac, the twelve animals of the dragon, tiger, monkey, dog, ox, rabbit, horse, sheep, pig, snake, rooster, and rat all have their own symbolic meanings. Among them, the dragon symbolizes imperial power and dignity, the tiger symbolizes bravery and strength, the monkey symbolizes intelligence and wit, the dog symbolizes loyalty and bravery, the ox symbolizes industriousness and endurance, the rabbit symbolizes gentleness and agility, the horse symbolizes freedom and unrestrainedness, the sheep symbolizes meekness and kindness, the pig symbolizes fertility and auspiciousness, the snake symbolizes wisdom and mystery, the chicken symbolizes diligence and punctuality, and the rat symbolizes agility and flexibility.
And among these animals, there is one animal that has a special connection with the "two-sleeved breeze", and that is the dog. In Chinese culture, dogs are often seen as a symbol of loyalty and integrity. Therefore, when people use "two sleeves of clean wind" to describe a **, they are actually praising his loyalty and integrity.
The idiom "Two sleeves and a breeze" not only vividly depicts the image of honesty and self-discipline, but also has a special connection with the dog in the zodiac. This also reflects the importance of traditional Chinese culture on loyalty and integrity. I hope that we can all be honest and honest and serve the people like the "clean breeze on both sleeves".