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Stanza 7： In the ninth month, they build threshing yards and gardens; 九月築場圃， In the tenth, they store the grain. 十月納禾稼。 Millet and glutinous millet, late grain and early grain; 黍稷重穋， rice, hemp, beans, and wheat—Alas, my farmers! 禾麻菽麥，嗟我農夫。 Our harvest is done, now we must go to repair the granaries. 我稼既同，上入執宮功。 By day you thatch with straw, by night you twist ropes; 晝爾於茅，宵爾索綯。 Swiftly you mend the lofty roofs, so to begin souring the hundred grains. 亟其乘屋，其始播百穀。 The phrase “場

Stanza 6 In the sixth month, they have wine and grape jam; 六月食鬱及薁, In the seventh, they enjoy malva crispa and beans. 七月亨葵及菽。 In the eighth, they beat down jujubes; 八月剝棗, In the tenth, they harvest rice. 十月獲稻。 For this they brew spring wine, to bless enduring years with long brows. 為此春酒，以介眉壽。 In the seventh month, they eat melons; 七月食瓜, In the eighth, they cut the gourds; 八月斷壺, In the ninth, they gather hemp seeds; 九月叔苴, They pluck sow thistle , and cut ailanthus for firewood

The Seventh Month (《七月》) is a renowned masterpiece from The Classic of Poetry (《詩經》). Among the "Three Hundred Poems," few works so systematically and comprehensively depict the realities of China’s early agrarian society. Through this poem, later generations are able to gain an organized understanding of social life in ancient times. For this reason, The Seventh Month is included in nearly all major anthologies of The Classic of Poetry. It is also the longest poem in the c

The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as Zhongqiu (the Mid-Autumn), first appeared in The Book of Documents – Canon of Yao, which states: “When the constellation Xu rises at midnight, it marks the Mid-Autumn.” The festival was important mainly because it served agricultural purposes. In other words, people needed to accurately grasp the seasonal transitions of spring, summer, autumn, and winter. When the constellation Xu rises in the southern sky around 8 p.m., it signals that

Chinese learners of English often hold a fixed belief that language acquisition primarily means memorizing vocabulary. However, Chinese cannot be studied in such a simplistic way. If one approaches Chinese in this manner, even a lifetime of effort may not result in true mastery. The essence of the Chinese language lies in its classical heritage. To develop a genuine appreciation for Chinese, one must first cultivate a love for classical poetry and prose. Classical literature

Repentance can be understood as the recognition that one’s original intention has violated moral or spiritual principles, while regret arises from the suffering caused by being unable to resolve difficulties. Human error originates from a single harmful thought, which subsequently leads to misguided actions and eventual entrapment in regret. The consistent practice of self-reflection and timely correction enables individuals to avoid such outcomes and pursue personal growth.

As the New Year approaches and the dawn of a new century begins to illuminate the horizon, we stand at the threshold of a rare and transformative moment in history. This is a time to reflect deeply: what qualities must we nurture to step confidently into this new era? It is clear that entry into this profound chapter is not granted by wealth, academic scores, prestigious affiliations, or influence. The wisdom of the ages offers us timeless guidance: Confucius taught, “Do not

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Chinese is unique among the world's languages as the sole surviving system of hieroglyphic characters, preserving an independent linguistic tradition. Its logographic structure allows for unparalleled flexibility in word combinations, enabling it to convey virtually any human expression. While Chinese characters are often considered challenging to write and recognize compared to alphabetic scripts, their pictographic roots traceable to oracle bone inscriptions offer inherent

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The I Ching (Book of Changes) serves as the foundation of Chinese philosophy. Its objective truths have allowed it to be widely applied in traditional Chinese society, influencing thought, politics, economics, and culture. By elucidating ancient understandings of the cosmos, yin and yang, and systemic relationships, I Ching demonstrates parallels with modern physics, making it a vital subject for further study. The theoretical framework of I Ching originates from two ancient

Inheritance and development are timeless themes in the study of education. As generations succeed one another and cultural traditions are...