The significance of asking for leave after work.
A China idiom, pinyin is máng, lǐ, t! U, xián, means to spare some time when you are busy. From Chen Zao's "Eight Poems of Traveling to Lingshan with Chen Zaihuang" Note: "Zaiyun: When we are busy, we can say that we have a good time. Rhyme with eight characters. " Partial form; In the predicate and attribute; Used to be good at adjusting time.
Idiom moral: Huang Tingjian's "I have never been idle in my life, so I have a few breaks in my busy schedule" does not mean doing chores, but doing nothing. When busy with many things, it is very rare to relax yourself quietly. There is a saying called "stealing for half a day."
In fact, the beauty of this idiom can be seen through the word "leave", which vividly reflects the feelings and elegance of a scholar. Although he cares about the world and is determined to give full play to his talents and benefit the country, he still needs to take time out of his work to relax. The word "stealing" has a bad meaning, but it is very vivid when used in this idiom.
Idiom story:
Huang Tingjian was a famous writer and calligrapher in the Northern Song Dynasty. 1067 entered the Jinshi exam and embarked on a career. At first, his career was smooth sailing, but after he took office, the new law was implemented and Huang Tingjian was demoted, demoted and demoted to a remote state in Guizhou. ?
Huang Tingjian's relatives and friends are worried about his future, but he doesn't care. He is still lying in bed, sleeping soundly. Later, Huang Tingjian offended Tingzhi Zhao and Tingzhi Zhao slandered the emperor. Huang Tingjian was demoted to Yizhou on the charge of "gloating over the country" in the poem. ?
In Yizhou, Huang Tingjian lived in a shabby little house, which others could not bear, but Huang Tingjian remained calm. Later, he simply moved to the small watchtower of the border guards. Huang Tingjian is indifferent to fame and fortune, and his temperament is Geng Jie. Although he experienced ups and downs in the storm of political struggle, he always faced the gains and losses of honor and disgrace with a free and easy attitude.
Huang Tingjian wrote in "Rhyme with Answer to Zhao Ling": "Life has no leisure, and there are several breaks in busy schedule. Purple swallow oriole drives the sun and the moon, and Zhu Ying red apricot is broken into pieces. Poetry becomes a collection of guests, drink less and worry first. I sent my children to mow the lawn path, and I will leave the city sooner or later. " Poetry describes the poet's beautiful feelings about life in his rare leisure time. The crisp and pleasant birds and soft and lush branches constitute the beautiful scenery in front of him. Write poetry and drink, let the poet "ask for leave" and enjoy himself.