Extension: It is an ancient story. Knowing a cow by being an expert was recorded as early as Liezi. Legend has it that my master is a skilled cook. He can not only cook delicious food, but also be proficient in anatomy. He can divide a cow into parts and find its key points sensitively and accurately.
This allusion is profound and has many interpretations. One of the most common explanations is that by dissecting the cow, my skilled worker understands the internal structure, characteristics and essence of the cow, so that he can make better use of this knowledge and make more delicious dishes. This also enlightens us that when learning knowledge in any field, we must deeply understand its basic principles and find the "key points" in order to better apply it to practice.
In addition, it has a deeper philosophical significance. Some people think that the process of knowing cows by highly skilled people is actually to strip away the superficial phenomena of things and reveal the true essence, which occupies an important position in the history of China's philosophy. Therefore, knowing a cow by skillful hands is also regarded as a representative allusion in China's traditional thought.
In a word, it is not only an educational allusion, but also a profound cultural symbol. It warns people to pay attention to the understanding and exploration of the inner essence of things in their study and life.