be contented in poverty and devoted to things spiritual

be contented in poverty and devoted to things spiritual

Poverty and happiness, Chinese idiom, Pinyin is ā NP í NL è D à o, which means that even in adversity, the heart will not feel afraid because of adhering to the ambition, and is willing to pursue the moral principles of their own beliefs. It comes from the biography of Yang Biao in the book of the later Han Dynasty.

Analysis of Idioms

Do whatever you want, act recklessly and be insatiable

The origin of Idioms

In the biography of Yang Biao in the book of the later Han Dynasty, it is said that "the poor, the happy way, the peaceful interest, the three auxiliary Confucianism all admire it."

Idiom usage

He is willing to live in poverty. examples persuading people to live in peace and contentment is the major meridians of governing the country and pacifying the world in ancient and modern times. There are many prescriptions, but none of them has the effect of perfect tonic. (Lu Xun's lacy Literature: the law of peace and contentment)

Idioms and allusions

Allusion 1

According to legend, Confucius has more than 3000 students, among whom 72 are the most famous, and Yan Hui is one of Confucius' most proud students. In Confucius' opinion, Yan Hui's every move was in line with his mind. So Confucius often used Yan Hui's example to educate other students. Yan Hui, the word Ziyuan, is also called Yan Yuan. Once Confucius said to his students, "what a virtuous person! A pot of food and a pot of drink, in the alley, people can not afford to worry, back to the same pleasure. What a virtuous person It means: virtuous ah, Yan Hui eats a small basket of rice and drinks a ladle of water. He lives in a poor house. No one else can stand this kind of poverty, but Yan Hui still does not change his pleasure to the Tao. Virtuous, Yan Hui! Confucius highly appreciated Yan Hui's moral character. But what kind of moral character is this? Kong Anguo said that this is "to be content with poverty and be happy with Tao". Another time, Duke AI of Lu asked Confucius, "among your more than 3000 students, who is the best to learn?" Confucius said, "only Yan Hui is the best. If he does not vent his anger, he will die in a short time It means that Yan Hui loves to learn. When he is angry, he can change as he develops and never transfer to other things. When he makes mistakes, he will correct them and never make them again. Yan Hui's hair was white at 29 and died at 40. Confucius felt very sad for his short life.

Allusion 2

Wang Huan's word is "Jun Hou", and so are the people of Leling. He lived in poverty, devoted himself to study, and did not engage in business. He often ate and recited the poem. Although he had no money in his family, he was happy. His wife suffered from it, or burned his book and asked to remarry. He said with a smile, "do you not hear the evil of Zhu Maichen's wife?" There are many people who hear about it. Huan Shouzhi and Mi Gu became a Confucianist. Wang Huan is a native of Leling. He is content with the current situation of poverty and is happy to stick to his faith. The spirit is absorbed in the study and does not seek the family property. I often read the book of songs while begging for food. Although I don't have a bucket of food savings at home, I feel comfortable and happy. His wife was worried about it. Sometimes she burned his book and asked for remarriage. Wang Huan said to his wife with a smile, "have you never heard of Zhu Maichen's wife?" most people who heard this at that time laughed at him. However, Wang Huan held fast to his ambition and finally became a learned man. Baidu Encyclopedia content is shared by netizens. If you find that your entry content is inaccurate or incomplete, you are welcome to use your entry service (free) to participate in the correction. Go to & gt; & gt;