Opening: Ancient literati and writers often entertained each other with couplets, inheriting ancient wisdom and fun. Today's story takes place during a mountain trip in the Song Dynasty, and the five masters and apprentices discuss the interesting stories of Dongquan and the monk in a couplet, leaving an evocative story.
The trip of the five masters and apprentices was not an easy trip, but gathered Wu Fuzi and his four proud apprentices, one of whom was a woman and three men. The relationship between their teachers and students is not only that of master and apprentice, but also seems to be more like friends and confidants. On this day, they decided to visit a mountain temple located in what is now Jiangdong University in Guangxi.
The spring sun shines on the willow trees on the side of the road, the willow buds bloom in the green land, and the warm spring breeze blows, making people feel extremely comfortable. After arriving at the mountain temple, I found that the temple was unusually quiet, and I couldn't even hear the bells of the past, and the monks in the temple were not there.
The five masters and apprentices wandered aimlessly in the temple, but the female apprentice suddenly had an inspiration and said: "The spring water in the cave flows endlessly." This uplink inspired others to come up with the downlink, and started interesting associations. This couplet became a puzzle for their joy.
The apprentice surnamed Wang came out with the following couplet: "The forest path is winding and deep", thinking that the winding path leads to the cave of the spring. Then, the apprentice surnamed Li proposed: "The breeze in the mountains is coming", describing the comfort of the breeze in the mountain temple. The apprentice surnamed Zhao also had his own opinion, and proposed the following couplet: "The peach blossoms on the mountain are blooming again", and he observed that the peach blossoms on the mountain are blooming brightly.
Wu Fuzi nodded with satisfaction, and happily appreciated the talents of the apprentices, and the sentence structure and artistic conception of the couplets were very good. He was also relieved by the joy of the moment. He wrote the following couplet for this couplet: "The clouds and rain on the top of the mountain press down", like the clouds on the mountain falling down from the spring in the cave.
Soon, the five masters and apprentices were about to leave the temple and met a high monk. The monk gave the following couplet: "The monk in the temple washes his hair back", which is breathtaking, and the fun of this lower couplet is impressive.
Eventually, Wu Fuzi understood the reason why the monks in the temple were washing their hair at the bottom of the mountain, and the five masters and apprentices were deeply sorry for their behavior of drinking the spring water on the mountain without permission. The monk did not blame them, but sent them down the mountain affectionately, and this day of mountain travel left a deep memory.
Conclusion: This story takes the couplet as a clue, combining the mountain tour of the master and apprentice with the creation of the couplet, showing the interest and wisdom of the ancient Chinese literati. This series of couplets is not only an interesting collision of ideas, but also leaves a good memory. Through this short story, we can feel the breadth and profundity of traditional Chinese culture, the unique charm of couplet culture, and the deep affection between friendship and mentor-apprentice. May we be able to inherit and pass on this precious cultural tradition, while also cherishing the friendship and mentorship. No matter how time passes, these wisdom and emotions will always be with us. No matter how the situation changes, these wisdom and emotions will always be with us. Ancient couplet culture is not only an art of language, but also a kind of spiritual sustenance, expressing the wit of a wise man, the deep thinking of a gentleman and the friendship between friends.
The experience of Wu Fuzi and his four proud apprentices has become a beautiful memory, which remains in their hearts and will never be erased. The relationship between master and apprentice is not only between teacher and student, but also between friends and confidants. Not only did they experience the beauty of nature during this mountain trip, but they also strengthened their friendship through the creation of couplets. In particular, the monk's surprisingly winning lower link is even more breathtaking.
Ancient couplets were not just a form of entertainment, but a way to express thoughts, emotions, and opinions. It can reflect the wisdom and thinking of the creators, and convey their understanding of nature, life, and morality. This cultural tradition is long and rich in Chinese history, and as an art of language, it blends deep thinking and unique expressions into a treasure of Chinese culture.
The affection between the master and the apprentice also runs through the whole story. Wu Fuzi and his apprentices are not only teachers and students, but also friends and confidants. During this mountain trip, they inspired each other and created couplets together, which strengthened their friendship. The mentor-apprentice relationship has always held a special place in Chinese culture, representing the close connection between knowledge transmission and human relationships. In this story, the deep affection between master and apprentice is reflected through the creation of couplets, which makes this friendship even deeper and more beautiful.
Looking back on this ancient and interesting story, we can appreciate the breadth and profundity of traditional Chinese culture and the unique charm of couplet culture. They are not only an art of language, but also a kind of spiritual sustenance, expressing the wit of a wise man, the deep thinking of a gentleman and the friendship between friends. These cultural traditions will stay with us throughout our lives, and no matter how time passes, we should cherish them, pass them on, and cherish the friendship and mentorship.
I hope that we can use this story as a lesson to inherit and pass on this precious cultural tradition, and cultivate our wisdom, thinking and emotions. May we be able to discover the light of wisdom in our lives, feel deep emotions in friendship, continue to create our own beautiful memories, and leave a precious cultural heritage. This is the great charm of traditional Chinese culture, and it is also our precious wealth.