From: Saint Amethyst by Wang Yinglin [Song Dynasty].
Although Yan is young, she is an official. If there is a promising person, so is it.
Dog vigil, chicken morning. Be a man if you don't learn.
Interpretation: Although Ada is so young, he has become an official, shouldering the heavy responsibility entrusted to him by the state. If he wants to be a useful person, if he is diligent and studious, he can be as famous as Ada. At night, the dog will look after the house, and every morning, the chicken will dawn. How can people be called people if they can't study hard and live in a daze?
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The Historical Background of Saint Amethyst
There are different opinions about the time and author of the book "The Holy Amethyst". Most scholars in later generations tend to think that "Mr. Wang wrote a biography of the Holy Family", that is, in order to better educate children to read, he wrote a three-character classic that integrates classics and history.
Wang Yinglin was a native of the Southern Song Dynasty, and the historical part of the original sacred amethyst didn't end until the Song Dynasty. With the development of history, in order to reflect the changes of the times, people in various dynasties constantly supplemented the sacred amethyst. He Xingsi added 24 sentences about the history of Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties during the reign of Qing Dynasty.
The content arrangement of The Holy Amethyst is very orderly, which embodies the author's educational thoughts. The author believes that the education of children should focus on etiquette and filial piety, correct children's thoughts, and impart knowledge second, that is, "filial piety comes first, knowledge comes second."
To cultivate children, we should start from primary school, that is, first read books, and then read two kinds of classics: classics and books. After reading the classics, study the history books. The book says, "Classics are all about reading history".
Finally, the three-character classic emphasizes the attitude and purpose of learning. It can be said that The Amethyst is not only a textbook for children's literacy, but also an enlightening book by the author, so we should pay attention to it when reading it. Saint Amethyst is a book with many allusions and strong knowledge. It was written under the guidance of Confucianism and full of positive spirit.