Interpretation of classical Chinese text

Books with Li Chunzhai·(Qing Dynasty) Zhang Yuzhao

I was in Jinling, talking about art, ridiculing ancient and modern people, and being very selfish. It has been more than a month since we said goodbye [1], the window is cold and the window is short [2], and I often think about my steps [3], which cannot be forgotten [4]. Yuzhao had nothing to do with himself during his whole life,[5] and he loved writing alone when he was young. The way of knowledge that Guchang steals strangely is related to theory, textual research, and poetry. His approach is extremely comprehensive, and he is often called an expert. He is unique in ancient prose, and those who are capable are outnumbered. Since Wenzheng was officially established [6], his subordinates and his disciples [7] were not allowed to meet each other often, so they sat alone [8] and looked around in solitude [9] with nothing to say. The recent scholar Li Fosheng is quite intentional about this [10]. The question of time and phase is the righteousness method. Although the penetration is not deep, Fosheng's so-day dawn comes from everyone [11], which is the place to understand [12]. This difference Zuyuer[13].

The matter of my article is not due to talent [14], but if Cheng Gong has devoted himself deeply and for a long time [15], he will not be able to achieve it; if his talent is worried and his strength is deep, he will be able to achieve it. Whether it is almost complete or not, then there is still Heaven; even when it is almost complete, if it is not passed down, and the difference between it and the passed down is as obscure as being near or far [16], then there is still Heaven. I sincerely hope that when it arrives, it will be almost complete, and when it is completed, it will be passed on, and when it is passed on, it will be obvious and far away. However, my literary faith will not fade away for a hundred generations [17], and my body will be gone and dead [18]. Those who take my writings and admire them with admiration and cherishment cannot be seen by me. Giving up a life of splendor, glory and pleasure, depleting all the energy of a lifetime, practicing asceticism and being exhausted, just to be lucky enough to succeed or fail [19], or pass it on or not [20], and long to live in the desert for thousands of years. Isn't it the so-called deception and great confusion of those who are short of sight and have false reputations, but do not stop themselves? It is appropriate that the so-called virtuous and handsome people in that world, who can do anything to gain wealth and glory, laugh at them and turn their backs on them.

Although, Zhuang Zhou said: "The people eat grass and grass[21], elk eat recommended food[22], maggots and maggots are sweet and belt[23], and crows like rats[24]. Which of the four knows the true taste?" "The hobbies and interests of people [25] are all given at the beginning of their lives, and they are so uneven that they cannot be calculated cleverly. Therefore, if you have been diligent in writing for your whole life [26], you can't even listen to the elders who are born out of their nature. What about those who cannot understand themselves? Moreover, I think of the ancient writers who were disciples of Sima Qian, Han Yu, and Ouyang Xiu. Their initial thoughts and ideas were nothing more than self-explanatory through writing, but at the end of the day, where they were, the rest of the world could only see them through the eyes of literati. Therefore, those who are profound in literature are able to do things that are enough to entertain themselves [27], and the benefits they achieve are to know the way of saints [28] and to reach the origin of heaven, earth and things. . Living alone in a room [29], while Ao Ran looks out of the world [30], is there anyone in the world who can change it? And why should I consider my gains and losses before and after my life and make advances and retreats[31]?

Thinking cannot be seen, living alone and chatting [32], often spitting out the accumulation of thoughts and feelings, just to take pleasure in one's own pleasure. Even if you are not a servant, you will not say this. The weather is suddenly cold, but we must practice self-love[33] without announcing it.

Notes:

[1] Shu (shū): suddenly, in the blink of an eye. Shu, the original meaning is a dog running fast, and the extended meaning is speed.

[2]檠(qíng): lamp stand, also refers to lamp.

[3] Yin (yìn) Ji: Based on several cases.

[4]困(mī): eliminate.

[5] Qi: means "addict", hobby.

[6] Zeng Wenzhenggong: Zeng Guofan.

[7]Zhifu: Wu Rulun. See the introduction of the author of "Postscript to the Five-foot Official Letter".

[8] Block sitting: Sitting alone and motionless.

[9]镕(qióng): lonely and helpless.

[10] Li Fusheng: Zeng Guanzhifu, his life is unknown.

[11] Tianliang: Talented and smart.

[12]Nai: that is, "Nai".

[13] Poor: relatively, slightly.

[14] Kui Jue: Far from transcendent. Still "very different".

[15] Cheng Gong: Measuring efficacy. Process, calculation, assessment.

[16]If: the first "if", or. The second "if", and, and.

[17]Xin: Indeed.

[18]泯：annihilation, exhaustion.

[19]瘁: tired.

[20] Number: Qi number, destiny.

[21] 荍豢 (huàn): generally refers to domestic animals. Cud, grass-eating livestock such as cattle and sheep. Horses, pigs, dogs and other grain-eating livestock. This quotation can be found in "Zhuangzi 6.1 Equality of Things".

[22] Recommended: The grass that animals eat.

[23] Maggot (jí jū): centipede. Belt: Small snake, it is said that centipedes like to eat its eyes.

[24]鸱(chī): harrier.

[25]生人:生民,人.

[26]孳峳: Same as "Zi Zi", meaning unremitting efforts.

[27]婜: Tong "Xi", joy.

[28]With (yū): in between.

[29]崴娫: Sing and chant. Hui means "yin".

[30] Ao: Tong "Ao". Suspiciousness: squinting, expressing arrogance and contempt. Chensi (ài): dust, dust. Si, the same as "娨", dust.

[31] Huangxia: leisure, free time. Emperor, Tong "Nie".

[32]Soju: Living alone.

[33] Baolian: maintenance.