In our Chinese language, there are many ancient and interesting words hidden, among which "void and ghost" is an idiom with profound meaning.
However, it is not the meaning of the word that is discussed here, but the correct pronunciation of the word "Wei Snake" in this idiom.
Did you know that "Wei Snake" here is not pronounced as our regular "wěi shé", but has its own unique pronunciation?
Let's reveal the answer first, the correct pronunciation of "委蛇" in "虚和委snake " is "wēi yí".
Yes, you heard it right, it's this somewhat awkward pronunciation. The word derives from an ancient legend of a serpentine mythical beast called "Wei Snake", which symbolizes a calm and complacent attitude.
So, when you pronounce it as "wēi yí", it's like summoning this mysterious and elegant creature that makes one can't help but imagine that ancient mythical world.
So, why is "Wei Snake" not pronounced "wěi shé" here? This is actually related to the pronunciation rules and lexical evolution of ancient Chinese.
In ancient Chinese, the pronunciation of many words was different from that of modern times, and the pronunciation of idioms often retained the ancient way of pronunciation to reflect the depth of its history and culture.
The idiom itself of "vanity and grievance" means that on the surface it is polite and perfunctory, but not sincere. The "void" here is perfunctory, and the "snake" refers to a calm and complacent attitude, like the divine beast "snake".
Therefore, when we pronounce it as "wēi yí", we are also imitating that attitude of being calm and easy.
Now, do you have a deeper understanding of the idiom "vanity and wrongdoing"?
Moreover, after knowing the correct pronunciation of "Wei Snake", you can also show off your cultural knowledge in front of your friends!
In fact, there are many similar interesting things in the Chinese language waiting to be explored.
Behind every idiom and every word, there is a rich historical and cultural connotation. When we dig with our hearts, we will find that the world of Chinese is so vast and profound, full of endless charm.
So, the next time you come across the idiom "void and the snake," don't forget to pronounce it with the correct pronunciation of "wēi yí."
In this way, you are not only demonstrating your cultural literacy, but also paying homage to those ancient wisdom and legends.
Now, let's try to make a sentence with "false and wrong": "He was false and wrongful at the meeting, and on the surface he agreed with everyone's opinions, but in fact he had his own plans in mind. Look, don't you feel that this idiom immediately comes to life?