Thousand Characters

Chapter 23

[Original text]

He received Fu training from outside and entered the ceremony of honoring his mother.Uncles and Uncles, Youzi Bier.

【Note】

Outer: outside, referring to people and society outside the blood relationship with oneself.Fu Xun: the teacher's teaching and education.Enter: refers to entering into the family.Mother Ritual: The etiquette and norms of the family.Zhu: Many.Gu: Father's sister is called Gu.Bo: Father's elder brother is called Bo.Uncle: Father's younger brother is called Uncle.This is about teacher-student relationship.In ancient times, teachers should not only teach students all kinds of knowledge, but also teach students how to behave and live. Just like the parents of students, they care about the growth of students, so we often say: "A teacher for a day, a father for a lifetime. "In addition, this also tells us that in addition to caring for one's own parents, one should also care for one's relatives and relatives' children, and treat them like one's own parents and brothers and sisters.

【Interpretation】

Outside the family, a person must accept the teaching and instruction of the master; within the family, he must abide by the etiquette norms set by his parents.Treat elders such as aunts, uncles, and uncles as you would your own parents; similarly, treat their sons and daughters as you would your own sons and daughters.

(End of this chapter)