This year is the Year of the Dragon, which attaches great importance to the zodiac culture in the traditional concept of Chinese, and believes that the dragon is a great genus, a kind of ideological noble creature, and the dragon also means the peace of the country and the prosperity of the family.
This year is the Year of the Dragon, why is a saying "Chenlong bows his head and cries, and the rat monkey wears red" has attracted the attention of the society, and what is the mystery behind this sentence? What is the meaning of the sentence "Chenlong bows his head and cries, and the rat monkey wears red"? What is the reason for this statement?
1. The truth behind "Chenlong bowed his head and cried".
The year of Jiachen is the year of the dragon, and the dragon is a totem representing the nation, representing nobility, dignity, auspiciousness, etc., and has always been an auspicious omen.
However, why is there a popular saying among the people that "Chenlong bows his head and cries"? What does this "Chenlong bow his head and cry"?
"Tatsulong bows its head and weeps" means that the dragon bows its head and weeps, and this phenomenon is known as a bad omen.
In the traditional concept of ancient people, bad things will happen, and great challenges and difficulties will be met, and behind this sentence there is also a touching story that has a long time and is not known.
In ancient times, dragons were believed to be in charge of rain, and there was an associated mythological story.
Legend has it that there was a warrior named Chenlong, who was full of justice, strong and brave, and worked for the benefit of the people.
However, in one battle, the warrior fought hard to defeat the demons, and until the last moment of his life, he fought against the wicked.
After the death of Tatsuryu, its tears turned into hot springs, bringing hope to the people, so whenever "Tatsulong bowed his head and cried", people would say that heavy rain was coming, reminding people to take precautions.
Therefore, the saying that "Chenlong bowed his head and cried" was widely spread.
Chenlong bowed his head and cried" said ** in ancient people's awe of the dragon, thinking that Chenlong bowed his head and cried that something big happenedEveryone is reminded to be prepared for difficulties and challenges in the coming year.
This sentence also carries a pessimistic mood, when people may encounter difficulties this year and are full of confusion about the future, they must also face up to the difficulties and go against the wind.
2. Good wishes for "rat monkeys wear red clothes".
In the folklore of our country, red has the meaning of festivity, auspiciousness, courage and good luck.
Rats and monkeys are representatives of agility and intelligence, and their small bodies have great energy.
With its small body and flexible head, the rat ranks first in the zodiac ranking.
The monkey came in ninth place.
They are agile and do justice to protect other critters.
I've seen a story about a fight with bad guys where clever rats and monkeys discover that red can help them achieve victory.
"Rat-monkeys wear red" means good luck and good luck.
Therefore, the rats and monkeys decided to put on red clothes and fight, in order to protect the animals and protect their homes.
It is believed that wearing red clothes for people with the sign of rat and monkey means good luck is coming, and suffering and evil spirits will dissipate, and the new year will be greeted with joy.
3. The connection between "Chenlong bows his head and cries" and "the rat monkey wears red".
Why did people in ancient times associate "Chenlong bowing his head and crying" and "rat monkeys wearing red clothes"? What kind of anecdote is behind this?
The answer to these questions lies in the ancient concept of "yin and yang balance" hidden in our traditional culture.
When the power of the dragon is weakened, the strength of other animals increases, and they are in an interdependent and mutually restrictive relationship.
This explains why these two sentences are connected.
This explanation also indicates that mice and monkeys will become so important in the year of Chenlong, which is also a kind of pursuit and yearning for the balance of yin and yang in ancient times, which also reflects the concept of "all things are born and restrained" in traditional Chinese culture, in the world, there is always a saying that cannot be scientifically explained.
Conclusion:
"Chenlong bows his head and cries, and the rat monkey wears red clothes" is just a common saying in everyone's mouth, and it does not really have the function and role of predicting the future.
It is just an expression of words, in which the Chinese's pursuit of balanced power, yearning for a better life and reverence for nature are reflected in this sentence, which is the traditional belief of the ancient Chinese people.
Nowadays, with the continuous development of science and technology, people's minds are constantly emancipating, and when we encounter problems and difficulties, we should analyze them rationally.
Find a solution to the problem scientifically, and you can't blindly believe in the theory of Feng Shui.
Rationally look at the folk saying "Chenlong bows his head and cries, and the rat monkey wears new clothes".