Persimmons and pears are seasonal fruits in autumn, but many people dare not eat too much, because there is a folk saying that "men are afraid of persimmons and women are afraid of pears". Many people don't understand its meaning, but with this warning, many people can still stop eating. Health manager Lao Hu, let's discuss the true meaning of this proverb with you today!
What does this sentence mean that men are afraid of persimmons and women are afraid of pears? Should men and women avoid eating? You will understand after reading the next sentence.
Let's take a look at the different versions of this proverb handed down from generation to generation. Very interesting, very interesting!
In the first version, "persimmon" is actually a homonym of "four characters", which means that men are the pillars of the family and should run their own families better and be kind to their parents, wives and children. If they get into the bad habit represented by the words "eating, drinking, whoring and gambling", then this family will be ruined! Therefore, the old people use these "four words" to warn men in the family to regulate their behavior.
The word "pear" is a homonym of "divorce", which means that women should be loyal to their duties in family life and live a good life with men. They should not chop and change until they get divorced, so they will never find a good family. So parents with daughters are educating their daughters not to take the step of "divorce"!
Then later, when this sentence was written, it became "Men are afraid of persimmons and women are afraid of pears".
In the second version, "persimmon" is very soft and rotten when it matures. Men should not be slaughtered like soft persimmons, but should be strong and live a manly life, so "men are afraid of persimmons" is used to warn men of their boldness.
The word "pear" means "love", which long ago meant laughing and joking. In ancient times, the more dignified and beautiful women were, the more popular they were. A woman who doesn't joke seriously will make others feel frivolous and disrespectful. Therefore, it gradually spread as a sentence for elders to educate their children.
The third edition, which is also concerned by many people, isn't it true that "men are afraid of persimmons and women are afraid of pears"?
As we all know, persimmon is a seasonal fruit in autumn. Persimmon tastes sweet, and it can also reduce dryness and reduce fire. But persimmons contain tannic acid, and many men eat more on the wine table. If persimmon is eaten with wine, tannic acid in alcohol will form a clot in the body, which is difficult to digest and poses a hidden danger to health. So use "men are afraid of persimmons" to remind male friends to eat carefully.
Pears are sweet, crisp and juicy, which can moisten the lungs, but their properties are also relatively cold, and women's physique is weak. There are more women with palace cold and yin deficiency. If you are greedy for pears, it is harmful to your health, so remind women to eat less.
So which of the above three versions is more reliable? Don't worry, in fact, in the folk, there is another sentence behind this sentence. I wonder if you have heard of it? "Men are afraid of persimmons, women are afraid of pears, and sows are most afraid of watermelon skin ..."
Why do you talk about pigs from people in the second half of this sentence?
Whether a sow is holding a piglet or nursing, its food is also very important. If you don't eat well, it will affect the safety of piglets. People like to feed pigs with food skins that some people have eaten, but watermelon skins can't be eaten by sows. Watermelon skin is cold, which easily leads to sow diarrhea, and ultimately affects the development or lactation of piglets, which is not worth the candle.
Therefore, it can be seen from the next sentence of this proverb that the first half sentence "men are afraid of persimmons and women are afraid of pears" should be understood more from the coldness of food, which is more corresponding to the second half sentence, that is, the third version is more reliable. Of course, the first two versions seem to make sense. In any case, these proverbs are instructive to future generations. Let's discuss it after dinner. It's harmless, but you're right.
Lao Hu, a health manager, reminds everyone that persimmon is a seasonal fruit, and its vitamin and nutritional value is even higher than that of apple. However, due to its properties, it is better to be careful when eating, avoiding eating with raw and cold seafood, such as crabs, alcohol, immature persimmons, etc., and avoiding eating persimmons on an empty stomach. Persimmon cakes are delicious, but they are extremely high in sugar and calories. Just eat one a day, it's useless to eat too much.