It means that if you want to strike iron into the desired shape, you must first have the power to strike iron, which means that you need strength to do anything. For example, western powers are always eyeing us. As long as we are strong, we are not afraid of any foreign forces. It is well known and powerful to strike while the iron is hot.
Later, it was extended that law-abiding people should first be self-disciplined, strengthen, organize and manage themselves well, so as to completely solve their own problems, which is rich in connotation and universally applicable. Only by always keeping a sense of urgency, studying ahead of time, studying hard, believing that sharpening the knife does not mistake the woodcutter, and only by setting high standards and demands on ourselves can we better arm ourselves. It's a well-known traditional proverb of China that you need to be hard while you strike the iron. People often talk about it, and sometimes it continues to be linked together.
Easy to understand
For example, in order to make durable iron, blacksmiths must be "diligent". Beautiful embroidery, hands must be flexible. Most proverbs reflect the practical experience of working people, and they are generally handed down orally.
Most of them are short and easy-to-understand sentences or rhymes in spoken language, which are commonly used in people's lives. Proverbs are similar to idioms, but they are colloquial and easy to understand. Generally speaking, they express a complete meaning and are almost one or two short sentences in form. Proverbs include a wide range of agricultural proverbs, such as "plant melons and beans before and after Qingming Festival".