Thousand-Character Essay, a rhyme composed of one thousand Chinese characters compiled by Zhou Xingsi, the Minister of Sanqi of the Liang Dynasty during the Southern and Northern Dynasties. (Before the Sui and Tang Dynasties, texts that did not rhyme or contrast were called " "pen" rather than "wen"). Emperor Wu of Liang (502-549) ordered people to select 1,000 non-repeating Chinese characters from Wang Xizhi's calligraphy works, and ordered Zhou Xingsi, the minister of Waisanqi, to compile it into a document. The full text is a four-character sentence, with neat contrasts, clear organization, and brilliant literary talent. The full text and translation of "The Thousand Character Essay" are compiled below. Welcome to read.
The full text of "The Thousand-Character Essay"
The sky and the earth are black and yellow, and the universe is primitive. The sun and moon are full, and the stars and constellations are arranged.
Cold comes and summer comes, autumn harvests and winter hides. When the leap year is over, the law Lu adjusts the Yang.
The clouds turn into rain, and the dew turns into frost. Gold comes from Lishui, and jade comes from Kungang.
The sword is called Juque, and the pearl is called Luminous. The fruit is precious, plum, and the vegetable is heavy on mustard and ginger.
The sea is salty and the river is fresh, and the scales are hidden and the feathers are flying. The dragon master, the fire emperor, the bird official and the human emperor.
When writing was first made, it was to wear clothes. There were Yu Tao and Tang Dynasties who pushed forward the throne and gave way to the country.
To punish the people and punish crimes, Zhou Fa Yin Tang. He sat down and asked, bowing his head to the ground.
I love and educate Li Shou, and my ministers serve the Rong and Qiang. Far and near are one, leading guests to return to the king.
The phoenix sings in the bamboo, and the white horse eats. Transformed into vegetation, it reaches all directions.
Covering this body and hair are the four elements and five constant elements. Gong Wei Ju Yang, how dare you damage it.
Women admire chastity, and men admire virtue. If you know your mistakes, you must correct them, and if you are able, never forget them.
Don’t talk about each other’s shortcomings, but rely on your own strengths. The messenger can be overturned, but the desire of the weapon is difficult to measure.
The ink dyes the silk with sorrow, and the poem praises the lamb. Jingxing is a virtuous person, and Ke Nian is a saint.
Morality builds a reputation, and the form is upright. Sound can be heard in an empty valley, and people can listen to it in an empty hall.
Misfortune is caused by evil accumulation, and good fortune is celebrated by good luck. A ruler and a jade are not treasures, but an inch of yin is a jade.
Zi Fu serves the king with strictness and respect. To be filial is to do your best, to be loyal is to do your best.
When you are in a deep place and on thin ground, you are always warm and warm. It's as fresh as a orchid and as prosperous as a pine tree.
The stream flows endlessly, reflected in the clear water. Look calm and thoughtful, speak calmly.
Sincerity is beautiful at the beginning, and caution is appropriate in the end. The foundation of a prosperous career has no end.
He studied well and became an official, and became a regent and engaged in politics. Keep it as Gantang, go and chant it again.
Music distinguishes between high and low, etiquette distinguishes between high and low. There is harmony above and below, and the husband sings and the wife follows.
Received training from the outside, and entered the ceremony of worshiping the mother. All the aunts and uncles are like sons and daughters.
Brothers Kong Huai are like brothers. Score points for making friends, and sharpen rules and regulations.
Kindness and compassion, no matter what happens. Be upright and honest, and be honest and honest, and lose money to bandits.
Quiet in nature and relaxed in mood, with an excited heart and a tired mind. Keep the truth and be full of ambition, and chase things and change your mind.
Adhere to elegance and be good at self-discipline. The city is Huaxia, and there are two capitals in the east and west.
Back to Mang and facing Luo, floating on Wei and occupying Jing. The palace is gloomy and the view from the tower is startling.
The pictures depict animals and colorful fairies. Next to Bing's house is opened, and A's tent is opposite to the couplet.
There is a banquet, with drums, harps and sheng played. Upgraded to accept the emperor, turned into a star of doubt.
The right leads to Guang Nei, and the left reaches Chengming. It not only gathers grave memorials, but also gathers heroes.
Du Manuscript and Zhongli, lacquered script on the wall. Luo is the general and prime minister of the mansion, and Huaiqing is the hero of the road.
Every household was sealed in eight counties, and each family was given a thousand soldiers. The high crown accompanies the chariot, driving the hub and vibrating the tassels.
The world is luxurious and rich, and the car is fat and light. The achievements are substantial and the inscriptions are inscribed on the tablets.
Yi Yin in Panxi, assisted by A Heng. Amazhai, Qufu, Wei Dan, who camp.
Duke Huan helped the weak and supported the weak. Qi returned to Hanhui and said she was grateful to Wu Ding.
Know what is right and what is right, but what is wise is true. Jin and Chu were more domineering, while Zhao and Wei were in dire straits.
The false way will destroy Guo, and the true soil will make an alliance. Why obey the contract and law, Han Chao is troublesome and punished.
The Qi Jian is quite animal husbandry, and the army is the best. Xuanwei Desert is famous for its paintings.
The traces of Yu in nine states and the merging of hundreds of counties by Qin. Yuezong Taidai, Zen master Yunting.
Yanmen is purple, Jitian is sincere. Kunchi Jieshi, Juye Dongting.
The vastness is far away, and the mountains are deep and dark. The root cause of the problem lies in agriculture, and the main purpose is to cultivate crops.
I live in the south, and I am good at millet and millet. When taxes are paid, tribute is paid to new ones, and rewards are encouraged to depose the emperor.
Meng Ke Dunsu, Shi Yu upright. The common people are of the mean, but I sincerely give this order.
Listen to sounds and reason, and discern appearance and color. It's good for Jiyou, and it's only for planting.
Save yourself from ridicule and admonishment, favor and increase resistance.
It was almost humiliating, so Lin Gao was lucky.
When two people see an opportunity, who will force them to break up? Living alone in a quiet place, silent and lonely.
Seek ancient knowledge and discuss it, and relax your thoughts. Happy to play and tired of sending, thank you and welcome to recruit.
The calendar of the canal and the lotus, and the garden is drawing strips. The loquats are green at night, and the phoenix trees are withered by fleas.
Chen Gen is covered with shadows and fallen leaves are swaying. The wandering Kun travels alone, Lingmo Jiangxiao.
Read and play the market, and watch the bags. It is easy to be frightened, and it belongs to the ear wall.
The food is delicious and filling. When you are full, you will cook and slaughter, but when you are hungry, you will be tired of the chaff.
Relatives are old and old, old and young are different. The concubine is in charge of spinning and serving the drapes and curtains in the room.
The fan is round and clean, and the silver candle is bright. Sleeping during the day and sleeping at night, the blue bamboo shoots look like a bed.
Music, wine and banquet, drinking and mourning. Straighten your hands and stamp your feet, you will be happy and healthy.
The direct descendants continued and offered sacrifices to Haochang. When Jizhen bowed again, he was frightened and frightened.
The ultimatum is brief and the answer is detailed. The dirt wants to bathe, and the heat wants to be cool.
Donkeys, mules and calves are so special that they can leap ahead of the horse. Kill thieves and thieves, and capture rebels.
Bushe Liaowan, Ji Qin and Ruan Xiao. The pen is calm and the paper is in harmony, and Jun Qiao is allowed to fish.
It explains the differences and benefits the customs, and everything is wonderful. Mao Shi is graceful, and the workers are smiling.
Every time the year passes, the sun shines brightly. Xuanji hangs in the air, and the darkness shines all around.
Refers to the salary to repair the evil, and the eternal peace will be auspicious. Leading the way step by step, looking up at the corridor temple.
Straightforward and solemn, wandering and looking around. Ignorance, ignorance, etc. are criticized.
The predicate helps, that’s why.
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Translation of "The Thousand Character Classic"
The sky is black, the earth is yellow, and space and time are originally chaotic and ignorant. The sun rises and falls every day, the moon waxes and wanes every month, and the stars are arrayed in the vast sky forever. The constant alternation of cold and heat throughout the year teaches us that nature has its own regularity; most of the crops planted are harvested in the autumn, and the harvested fruits must be stored in the winter. We put the extra days in leap years so that we can correct the time; we divide different musical sounds into rhythms to reconcile yin and yang. When the water vapor is heated, it rises to form clouds in the sky and causes rain. When the water vapor is cooled, it turns into dew and condenses into frost on the earth. Precious gold is found at the bottom of the Jinsha River, and rare jade is hidden in the Kunlun Mountains. There was once a sword that cut iron like clay and was called Juque, and there was a bright pearl that burned the night like day and was called Luminous. The treasures among fruits are undoubtedly plums and grapes, just as the best among vegetables are mustard greens and ginger. The vast sea water is salty, and the surging river water is fresh; fish can swim freely in the water, and birds can fly happily in the sky.
Fuxi and Shennong were originally the ancestors of mankind; Shaohao and Renhuang were the ancient emperors. Cangjie invented writing, which is the carrier of culture; Leizu made clothes, which was the origin of civilization. When He Qing and Haiyan were in power, they visited talented people, gave them the responsibility of governing the country, and gave them the position of monarch. The actions of Tang Yao and Yu Shun were truly saints; when the country was unethical, they comforted the people, attacked the evil tyrants, and established the In the new regime, Ji Fa Shang Tang's behavior was not against nature. A wise monarch sits in the court and inquires about the strategy of governing the country. He droops his clothes and hands over his hands, and strategizing can bring peace to the world and great achievements. As long as the people can be cherished and nurtured for a long time, the Rong and Qiang people can be made to surrender to the king. Regardless of the distance, they can be united as a whole, and all subjects submit to the kind king. The colorful phoenix chirping in the bamboo forest indicates the prosperity of the country; the white horse grazing in the pasture symbolizes the country's well-being. The grace and teachings of the Holy Lord are like the sun shining on the earth, touching the grass and trees, and reaching all directions.
Our body, hair and skin are obtained from our parents, which contain the four elements and the five constant elements. This body has received the kindness of being raised by my parents with respect, how dare I let it be deliberately damaged. Women should admire women who are loyal, chaste, and self-sufficient, and men should imitate virtuous men with outstanding talents, knowledge, and moral character. If you know you have made a mistake, you must work hard to correct it. If you have learned a useful skill, don't forget it. Don't rely on your own strengths to be arrogant, and don't use other people's shortcomings to gossip. Honesty and trustworthiness must be so good that they can withstand the test, and magnanimity and mind must be so great that they are difficult to measure. Mozi lamented the difficulty of maintaining moral integrity when he saw dyed silk. The Book of Songs praised the upright gentleman as a white lamb.
What’s wrong with having the idea of ??becoming a saint? Just practice the good behavior of a sage. Once a reputation for virtue is established, reputation will naturally follow; once a dignified posture is formed, the integrity of appearance will also be determined.
Sounds can travel far in an empty valley, and sounds can be heard clearly in an empty room. Fortune should be the result of doing good deeds, and misfortunes should not be the retribution of evildoers. Sometimes a round jade with a diameter of one foot is not considered a treasure, because we have a short time for us to compete.
Supporting parents and serving the king are important matters such as this, which must be done seriously and respectfully. To be filial to your parents, you must do your best, and to be loyal to the monarch, you must be prepared to give up your life. In order to keep them warm in winter and cool in summer, they sleep early and night, and are as careful as facing an abyss and walking on thin ice. Such virtue is as fragrant as orchids and as lush as cypresses. It's like the water of a river keeps flowing day and night, and the surface of a lake is as clear as a mirror. Your appearance and demeanor should appear calm and steady, and your words should appear calm and composed. It’s good to have a focused beginning in life, but it’s even more joyful to get a happy ending by being cautious and working hard. This is the foundation for creating a glorious career; with this will, there is no end to the future. After reading the book thoroughly and understanding the principles, you can embark on an official career; let such people obtain official positions and participate in state affairs. The virtuous Duke Zhao died, but his gantang tree was still left; the honest official died, and his achievements were more and more praised.
If there are differences between high and low, different music should be played; if there are differences between high and low, different etiquette should be performed. The upper and lower levels must be united, and the wife must closely follow the husband's advocacy. When studying abroad, you must obey the teacher's instructions, and when living at home, you should respect the authority of your parents. When treating elders like uncles and aunts, the degree of filial piety can be compared with that of children. Brothers have the same blood and care for each other like branches connected together. Making friends should not only rely on compatibility, but they should be able to give you advice and suggestions, and accompany you to discuss and make progress. Kindness and compassion do not mean stupidity and cannot be discarded casually. A person's virtues include integrity and humility, and a person's self-cultivation depends on integrity and morality: these virtues are the foundation of being a human being, and they cannot be forgotten even if they are displaced. When the mind is calm, the mood will be relaxed and comfortable; when the mind is happy with things, it will feel laborious. If you protect the purity of your true nature, your will will always be satisfied; if you pursue materialistic desires, your will will be deflected. People who can uphold noble sentiments often find it easy to achieve a prominent position.
To talk about the famous ancient capitals of China, the eastern capital is Luoyang, and Chang'an is called Xijing. Luoyang relies on Mang Mountain to the north and Luoshui River to the south; the Wei River and Jing River basins dominate the city of Chang'an. Within the two capitals, the layout of the deep palaces and halls is amazing, and the towering towers and pavilions soaring into the sky are astonishing. There are gorgeous and exquisite paintings, depicting birds and animals, and colorful paintings of gods and goddesses. The wing rooms always open to the side of the main hall, and the main pillars and tents always face each other from the front. A grand banquet was arranged in the main hall, and the actors played the harp and sheng, creating a peaceful atmosphere. Officials walked up and down the steps in front of the palace, their hats swaying with the crowds of people, dotted like stars in the night. The right side of the hall leads to the palace library, which is called Guangnei, and the left side of the hall leads to the place where ministers rest, which is called Chengming. The former collects the classics of ancient saints and sages, while the latter gathers elites from all over the world. The manuscripts of Du Du's cursive script, the writings of Zhong Yao's official script, the lacquer calligraphy "Zhuangzi" in the tomb of King Wei, and the ancient "Shu" Sutra on the wall of the Confucius Temple: the collection of treasures is really innumerable. The civil servants and generals are listed in order inside the temple, and the three ministers and nine ministers stand in the corridor outside the temple. Each of their households has several counties and counties, and each household has hundreds or even thousands of soldiers. Wearing high court crowns, they travel with the emperor, ride in fragrant cars and BMWs, and flutter their noble tassels. Their daily lives are luxurious and luxurious, their honors will be hereditary; their fat horses are carefully selected, and their carriages are exquisite and light. The imperial court recorded their achievements in detail and engraved them on the stele to reflect history.
Jiang Shang, a fisherman in Fenxi, assisted in current affairs as a wise minister of the generation; Yi Yin, a slave in Sangzhong, left his name in Qing history as the prime minister of the Five Dynasties. If there were no Duke Zhou to manage Qufu in the state of Yan, who could give birth to such a splendid civilization? Duke Huan of Qi used the name of the emperor to "help the weak and help those in danger", and used the national authority of Qi to rectify Liuhe. Qiliji's reputation helped Prince Huidi turn the corner without realizing it, and Fu Shuo's image inspired Shang King Wuding in his sleep. The talented people work tirelessly to build the country, and the ministers are in charge of their own affairs in harmony and tranquility. During the Spring and Autumn Period, Duke Wen of Jin and King Zhuang of Chu became overlords successively. During the Warring States Period, the States of Zhao and Wei were trapped by Li Heng controlled by Zhang Yi. Duke Xian of Jin asked the State of Yu to destroy the State of Guo, and Duke Wen of Jin led the princes to form an alliance in Jiantu. Han Fei advocated harsh punishments, which cost him his life; Xiao He formulated simple laws, and he followed them diligently. Bai Qi, Wang Jian, Lian Po, and Li Mu were all good at using troops in battle. Their prestige spread far and wide across the desert at that time, and their fame was passed down through history books for thousands of years.
The hot land of Jiuzhou left traces of Dayu's flood control, and the territory of hundreds of counties in the world was formed after the Qin State annexed it. The most noble of the famous Five Mountains is Mount Tai in the East, and the most important of the mountains enshrined in Zen are called Yunyun and Tingting. The majesty of Yanmen Pass, the beauty of Chicheng Mountain, the wonder of the ancient Great Wall, the sound of Jitian Post; the hinterland of Juye Ze is deep and unfathomable, the clear water of Dongting Lake is sparkling, people who climb Jieshi look at the sea and sigh, Kunming's Dianchi Lake reflects the skylight and cloud shadows. Our country's mountains and rivers are vast and continuous, and the mountains and mountains make the valleys dark and unclear.
Taking agriculture as the foundation of the country, we must pay attention to harvesting and planting. When farming begins every year, we sow sorghum and millet. After the crops matured, new rice had to be used to pay taxes and grains, and punishments or rewards were given according to the planting conditions.
The sub-sage Meng Ke advocated a simple style, while the historian Ziyu held an upright spirit. You must be balanced and balanced in your dealings with others, and try to be as impartial as possible; a gentleman is not only diligent and humble, but also always cautious in admonishing himself. A wise man can clearly understand the right and wrong of words by listening to them, and he can get a glimpse of other people's psychology by looking at their faces. Wise people can give others wise strategies and encourage them to manage the world humbly. When others ridicule and admonish you, you must quickly look for problems within yourself; if you are blindly patronized, it will lead to arrogance and willfulness. If you are about to face humiliation but want to avoid disaster, it is better to retreat to the mountains and forests of Nozawa. In the Han Dynasty, uncles and nephews of the Shu family resigned from office and retreated bravely. This was not because they were forced by anyone, but because they were able to seize the opportunity. Living in isolation, leisurely and alone, this kind of life is quiet and lonely. It is better to explore the legacy of the ancients and review the ancient wisdom, so as to dispel the sorrow and feel free and at ease. When sad thoughts are eliminated, joy will come unexpectedly; having more happy things can relieve physical and mental fatigue.
The green grass in the garden sprouts new leaves in spring, and the lotus flowers in the pond are especially enchanting in summer. The leaves of loquats are still green in winter, and the falling of sycamore trees is a sign of the coming autumn. The roots of the old trees are winding in the soil, and the fallen leaves are rustling in the autumn wind. Kunpeng is flying alone high in the sky, his wings flying past the red clouds and rising into the sky.
A studious person can read endlessly in the busy city, and all he sees is pencil cases and book boxes. You should be extra cautious when buying a new car, and be even more careful if the partition has ears. The food you prepare must not only suit your taste, but also satisfy your hunger. When you are full, you don’t want to taste big fish or meat; when you are hungry, you can be satisfied with wine dregs and rice bran. Relatives and friends should be treated warmly when they visit, and special food should be prepared for the elderly and children. The female relatives are not only engaged in weaving and sewing, but also serve their parents at home. The fine silk fan is white and exquisite, and the silver candle in the hall is bright and brilliant. Green bamboo mats are spread on ivory beds, and people use sleep to rest from the rush of day and night. At the banquet, everyone exchanged glasses and drank happily, and beautiful songs were sung along with beautiful orchestral music. We danced with our hands and feet up, happily feeling joy and well-being. The family property is passed down to the legitimate sons and inherited from generation to generation; descendants must offer sacrifices at the four seasons to pray for the long-lasting family fortune. Kneel down and bow your head to your ancestors and gods again and again, with your heart full of pious fear and admiration. Letters to people should be concise and to the point, and answers should be precise and thorough. When your body is dirty, you want to take a shower. When you hold something hot in your hand, you hope it will cool down. Donkeys, mules, calves and other animals were frightened and jumped and ran around in a panic. Robbers and thieves must be interrogated and severely punished in accordance with the law. Rebels and fugitives must be arrested and imprisoned in prison cells.
Lu Bu's archery skills are superb, Yi Liao's projectile skills are exquisite; Ji Kang plays the harp in the strict execution ground, and Ruan Ji roars in the silent mountain forest. Papermaking was invented by Cai Lun, the writing brush was created by Meng Tian, ??Mr. Ren of the Warring States Period was good at fishing, and Ma Jun of the Three Kingdoms Period was clever. Resolving disputes for others and making contributions to society are noble behaviors worth emulating. Mao Qiang and Xi Shi have extraordinary figures and looks. Sometimes they frown weakly, and sometimes they smile beautifully. Time flies by like an arrow, constantly urging people to grow old; what is eternal is the bright light of the sun shining on all things. The hanging Beidou rotates with the change of seasons, and the clear light of the moon shrouds the earth from all sides. Let the principles of being a human being be passed down from generation to generation, not only to gain happiness for yourself, but also to make the world peaceful and beautiful forever. A gentleman walks forward with square steps and his head held high, sitting leisurely in the court and talking about Taoism. How reserved and dignified they were in their girdled manners, walking calmly to and fro, and looking wisely into the distance. On the other hand, some people are ignorant but do not want to make progress. I am afraid they will only be ridiculed like the stupid and ignorant people. When it comes to the modal particles in ancient Chinese, "yan", "zai", "hu" and "ye" are the most commonly used. (Full text ends)