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20 trivia about Su Shi!

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20 trivia about Su Shi!

1. Su Shi and Lychee: When Su Shi was in Hainan, he had a soft spot for lychees, and once wrote the poem "Eat 300 lychees a day, and be a Lingnan person" to express his love for lychees.

20 trivia about Su Shi!

2. Coconut Crown: As mentioned earlier, Su Shi once wore a coconut shell on his head, which was imitated by the masses and named "Coconut Crown".

3. Poor drinking: Although Su Shi is extremely good at writing wine poems, his alcohol consumption is actually very poor, and he often pours it with a glass.

20 trivia about Su Shi!

4. Pioneer of public hospitals: Su Shi was one of the first people in history to propose the concept of public hospitals, and he advocated that the poor should not spend money to see a doctor, and the operation of hospitals can be achieved through crowdfunding.

5. Superstition of horoscopes: Su Shi has a superstition about constellations, believing that his official fortune is related to the astrological signs similar to Han Yu when he was born.

20 trivia about Su Shi!

6. Gourmet: Su Shi is not only a gourmet, but also a creator of food, such as "Dongpo meat", "Dongpo tofu", etc., are his masterpieces.

7. Travel expert: Su Shi has held positions in 14 states and counties in his life, and his footprints are all over the country, and he can be called a travel expert.

20 trivia about Su Shi!

8. Confidant with Chaoyun: Chaoyun was Su Shi's confidant, and after her death, Su Shi wrote a number of mourning poems for her.

20 trivia about Su Shi!

9. Bathing enthusiast: Su Shi loves to take a bath and often enjoys it. In ancient times, bathing was regarded as a major event, and Su Shi regarded it as a kind of enjoyment.

10. "Ode to Pork" and Dongpo Meat: Su Shi's "Ode to Pork" when he was in Huangzhou not only showcased his literary talent, but also handed down the famous "Dongpo Meat" practice.

20 trivia about Su Shi!

11. Check-out story: When he was in Changzhou, Su Shi wanted to buy a house, but after learning that the house he bought was the ancestral house of the old woman, he did not hesitate to return the house, reflecting his benevolence.

12. Derogatory experience: Su Shi has experienced many derogatory experiences in his life, but he remains optimistic in the face of adversity and has created a large number of excellent poetry works.

20 trivia about Su Shi!

13. Achievements in calligraphy: Su Shi was a master of calligraphy, and his calligraphy works had a far-reaching influence, and he was known as the leader of the Shangyi calligraphy style in the Song Dynasty.

14. Master-apprentice friendship with Ouyang Xiu: Ouyang Xiu was Su Shi's mentor and had a profound influence on Su Shi's literature and career.

20 trivia about Su Shi!

15. The philosophy of "out of place": Su Shi wrote in "When is the Bright Moon in the Water Tune Song Header: When Will There Be a Bright Moon", "There should be no hatred, what is the long time to say goodbye", which reflects his "out of place" philosophy.

16. Buddhist Beliefs: Su Shi has a deep belief in Buddhism, and his poems often incorporate Buddhist elements.

20 trivia about Su Shi!

17. Political struggle with Wang Anshi: Su Shi and Wang Anshi had a political disagreement, and he was once degraded for it.

18. Painting and Calligraphy: Su Shi is not only highly accomplished in calligraphy, but also good at painting, especially ink bamboo and strange stones.

20 trivia about Su Shi!

19. Musical talent: Su Shi is proficient in music and flute, and his musical talent is also reflected in his poetry.

20. The origin of "Dongpo Jushi": When Su Shi was demoted to Huangzhou, due to economic constraints, he cultivated on the slope in the east of the city, and called himself "Dongpo Jushi".

20 trivia about Su Shi!