Today, let's talk about a word related to transportation - "rut", and explore the story behind the idiom "rut".
First, let's correct a common misconception. Many people mistakenly pronounce "rut" as "chè", but in reality, its correct pronunciation is "zhé".
So, what exactly does "rut" mean? In ancient times, "rut" refers to the marks of wheels pressed on the ground, which is what we often call ruts. Whenever it rains, there are deep wheel marks left on the dirt road, which is the best interpretation of "rut".
The word "rut" not only represents the traces of the wheel, but also a metaphor for the trajectory and direction of life. Just like everyone's life has its own unique trajectory, some are flat and smooth, and some are tortuous and meandering.
But in any case, "ruts" record the road we have traveled and witness our growth and changes.
Speaking of "rut", we have to mention an interesting idiom - "the opposite of the other". This idiom comes from "Warring States Policy: Wei Ce IV", which originally described a person who wanted to go to the south, but drove north, and the result was naturally to go farther and farther.
The "rut" here refers to the two straight logs used to drive livestock at the front of the car, and the "rut" is the trace of the wheel. The meaning of this idiom is that action and purpose are opposite, and it is a metaphor that action and purpose are opposite, and the result is farther and farther away from the goal.
In real life, it's not uncommon to see "going the other way around". Sometimes, we work hard to achieve a certain goal, but because of the wrong method or the wrong direction, we get further and further away from the goal.
It's like the guy who drives north but wants to go south, and despite the effort, the result backfires.
In order to avoid the awkward situation of "going in the opposite direction", we should clarify our goals before taking action and carefully plan our course of action. Only in this way can we ensure that our efforts will not be in vain and that we will truly move towards our goals.
In addition, the word "rut" reminds us that life is like a long rut, and every step leaves a deep imprint. Therefore, we should cherish every step and walk our own path in life. No matter whether the road ahead is flat or bumpy, we must be firm in our faith and move forward bravely.
In short, the word "rut" not only represents the traces of the wheel, but also contains the philosophy and wisdom of life. And the idiom "going in the opposite direction" reminds us that direction and approach are just as important in the pursuit of a goal.
Let's cherish every step, clarify our goals, strengthen our beliefs, avoid the embarrassing situation of "going in the opposite direction", and walk out of a life trajectory of our own!