The original intention of "a willing ox" is to show parents' excessive love for their children. Later, people used "willing to be a willing ox" to describe people who are willing to serve the people and make selfless contributions. Source: In late autumn, Zuo Qiuming of Lu wrote "Zuo Zhuan Mourning for Six Years": "Did the woman forget that you were a sweet cow and broke its teeth?" And the back is also! "Don't you forget that my late king broke a tooth because he was a willing bull? You are betraying the legacy of the late king! " ?
Lu Xun, a great modern writer, famously said, "Bow your head with a thousand fingers, bow your head and be a willing ox", which is the sublimation and development of the spirit of a willing ox. Looking down on those heartless and condemned people, Lu Xun is willing to be the sweet cow of the people. No matter what changes take place in the external environment, stick to your ambition and stand and never change.
Ruzi Niu spirit
The spirit of a willing ox is an idea put forward by Mencius, an ancient philosopher in China, and it is a part of Confucianism. It mainly emphasizes the goodness in human nature, the harmony, kindness and fraternity among human beings.
The original meaning of "a willing ox" is a calf, but Mencius used this word to vividly describe the essence of human beings. He believes that human nature is good, just like a willing cow will naturally follow a cow, so people will consciously do good. Only in a bad environment, or under the influence of the wrong education, can people become deviated from their original intention. Therefore, Mencius advocated guiding people to return to their nature through education and realizing the educational concept of "cultivating their nature, cultivating their reason and teaching their abilities".
Mencius also advocated equality for all, opposed hierarchy and class differences, and put forward the idea of "Great Harmony in the World". He believes that all people should be respected equally. As long as they have a kind heart, they can transcend the boundaries of nationality, race and class and build a harmonious and unified society.
Generally speaking, the spirit of a willing ox is one of the core elements of Mencius' thought, which represents the value pursuit of kindness, benevolence and fraternity in China's traditional culture and has had a far-reaching impact on China's ideology and culture in past dynasties.