alternate tension with relaxation

alternate tension with relaxation

It's a Chinese idiom. Pinyin is y ī zh ā ngy ī ch í, which means the combination of leniency and strictness. It's the way that King Wen and King Wu govern the country. Now it is used to compare the tightness of life and the reasonable arrangement of work. From the book of rites, miscellaneous notes II.

The origin of Idioms

In the book of rites, miscellany II: "if you do not relax, you will be able to be civil and martial; if you relax, you will be able to be civil and martial. The way of writing and martial arts is the same

Idiom usage

The combination is used as predicate, with commendatory meaning. example study and work should be rhythmic, relaxed, have work and leisure, so as to improve efficiency.

Analysis of Idioms

[synonym]: wait for work and rest; antonym: be ready for battle

Idiom story

During the Zhou Dynasty, there was a "wax" festival for worshiping gods. Confucius took his disciple Zigong to watch the festival. Zigong was worried that the common people would be in danger if they only had fun. Confucius explained to Zi Gong, "people work in the fields all year long. Let them relax and relax. This is the rule set by King Wen and King Wu of Zhou Dynasty, which is convenient for better production."