When we are faced with the Chinese character "屣", many people may be stunned and wonder in their hearts: "How to pronounce this character?" "Don't worry, you're not fighting alone! This word is really uncommon and makes many people scratch their heads.
Now, let's unveil the mystery of the word "屣" together.
The correct pronunciation of "屣" is xǐ, not tú, nor xí. In ancient times, it was a light type of shoe, usually woven from grass or hemp, which was light and could be discarded at will. Literally, "屣" was like what we now call slippers or loafers.
So, what's going on with "Dang"? The word "敝" here means shabby, and the combination of "敝屣" refers to worn shoes, which are often used as a metaphor for things that have no value or are despised.
Now, let's talk about the idiom "as if it were a piece of". It means to see something as insignificant as a worn-out shoe, ready to be thrown away.
In other words, it doesn't care, it doesn't care at all. This idiom comes from "Mencius: Devoted to the Heart", the original text is "Shun looks down on the world, and abandons the world", describing Emperor Shun as easily as throwing away a pair of broken shoes, indicating his detached attitude towards power.
In our daily lives, the idiom "as if you were a piece of the family" can be used to describe a person who does not pay attention to something at all, such as: "He regarded that high-paying job as if it were a piece of work, and chose to teach in a remote mountainous area." The "disdain" here fully expresses his disdain for high-paying jobs, and more importantly, the spiritual satisfaction of going to remote mountainous areas to teach.
In order for you to better remember this word and idiom, I will share a little story.
In ancient times, there was a scholar who went to Beijing to take the exam, and on the way he met an old man dressed in a. The old man said to the scholar: "Young man, look at you carrying a bookcase, are you rushing to take the exam?" Although these shoes are worn, they have accompanied me through countless ups and downs.
Life is a long road, and some things may seem shabby and worthless, but they may accompany you through the most difficult moments.
Remember, don't lightly dismiss and discard anything that seems insignificant. The scholar was deeply touched after hearing this, and later he was admitted to the Jinshi and became a good official who was diligent in government and loved the people, and that pair of clothes also became a lesson that he never forgot in his life.
Through this story, we can not only remember the pronunciation and meaning of "屣", but also experience the profound meaning of the idiom "誝屣".
Now, do you have a deeper understanding and memory of the word "屣" and the idiom "as if you are a dish"?
So, how do we use these interesting Chinese characters and idioms in our lives? Imagine if you were arguing with a friend about the importance of something, you could say, "Your attitude towards this matter is simply 'as if it were a piece of paper'!" "It's a way to get an accurate picture of what you mean and show your cultural literacy.