Hey, ladies and gentlemen, today let's talk about how to read the four words "Jianji Suiyou", and the meaning behind it. Speaking of the plaques in the Forbidden City, there are so many that it is really dazzling! But don't worry, I'm here to unveil the mystery for you.
Jianji Suiyou", it reads like "seeing the chicken with oil", of course, this is just a joke! In fact, the correct pronunciation is "jiàn jí suí yóu". The meaning of these four words, simply put, is to hope that the emperor can establish a righteous way and pacify the country.
You see, the words on this plaque are really exquisite! Let's take the "Zhengda Guangming" of the Qianqing Palace as an example, which means that the emperor must govern the country openly and honestly, and cannot make small moves. Hey, if the emperor is disobedient, the plaque will have to speak: "What are you trying to make trouble?" ”
Look at the "Kunning" of Kunning Palace, this is telling the queen to keep the peace and harmony of the harem. If any of the mothers are in trouble, this plaque is estimated to have to glare at her: "Stop a little!" ”
The plaques in this Forbidden City, each piece has its own story. For example, the "Emperor Built Youji" of the Baohe Palace, which was to commemorate Emperor Kangxi's pacification of the rebellion of the three feudatories and the maintenance of national unity. This plaque is like a historian who writes down all the history.
Moreover, these plaques are not just dead wood, they also contain the wisdom of traditional Chinese culture! The "neutralization" of the Zhonghe Hall is to talk about the golden mean, to be gentle, and to do things just right. What a college question!
Therefore, understanding the meaning of these plaques not only allows us to grow knowledge, but also allows us to feel the wisdom and humor of the ancients. The next time you go to the Forbidden City, don't just look at the beautiful houses, look up at these plaques, and maybe find some interesting stories!
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