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Chapter 29 Disciple Rules (1)
"Disciples Regulations" is one of the traditional Chinese enlightenment textbooks. It has great influence and wide reading and recitation, second only to "San Zi Jing".Because it was once designated by the government as a must-read textbook for private schools and free schools, it has been widely circulated since its inception and has had a huge impact.The book pays special attention to family education and life education, and sets a series of behavioral etiquette and norms for enlightened children and teenagers, involving all daily life situations such as at home, going out, studying, making friends, etc. Each item is a vivid example of traditional Chinese philosophy and moral concepts. reflect.

"Disciples Regulations" was originally called "Exercising Mengwen", and the author was Li Yuxiu, a scholar in the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty.Later, Jia Cunren of the Qing Dynasty revised and adapted it, and changed the title of the book to "Disciples Regulations". "Disciple" refers to the disciples of all sages and sages, and the word "gui" is divided into two characters "husband and see", which means the opinion of a man.According to the "Xueerpian" in "The Analects of Confucius", disciples enter with filial piety, leave with fraternity, be sincere and trustworthy, love everyone, and be kind and benevolent.Compiled according to the teachings of the most sage teacher Confucius, it teaches students the norms of being a human being and making friends with the classics. "Di Zi Gui" has 360 sentences and 1080 characters. It uses concise language to provide early enlightenment education for children and instills the essence of Confucian culture. It is the best reading material for educating children to develop a loyal family style.

The book tells us in detail: how to be filial to our parents, how to live in harmony with brothers and sisters, how to speak and act appropriately in front of elders, how to cultivate good and healthy behavior habits, elegant and generous appearance, strict and honest attitude towards life, good study habits.

Today's Chinese school-age children are somewhat lacking in good education in dealing with others due to being spoiled since they were young. The profound concepts contained in "Di Zi Gui", such as filial piety, brotherhood, sincerity, faith, and benevolence, are what modern Chinese people are increasingly missing. , and its content is the code of conduct that human beings should generally abide by, and it applies everywhere.In view of this, we solemnly suggest that everyone come to study and practice the "Disciples Regulations" together!

Preface to Disciple Rules
Disciple rules [1], sage instruction [2], first filial piety [3], second respect [4] letter [5].Love everyone, but be kind and benevolent, and if you have spare energy, study literature [6].

【Note】

[1] Regulations: guidelines, norms. [2] Training: teaching, training. [3] Ti, connected with "brother", means that the younger brother is in awe of the elder brother. [4] Caution: Be careful when speaking. [5] Letter: Integrity. [6] Text: Literature classics.

【Translation】

The book "Disciples Regulations" is a standard of life compiled based on the teachings of the sage Confucius.First, be filial to your parents and love your brothers; second, be cautious in your words and deeds in life, be sincere and trustworthy.When getting along with others, we should be equal and fraternal, get close to benevolent and sages, and learn from them.After doing these things well, if you still have extra time and energy, you should study hard and read more books to learn more.

filial piety

Parents call, should not be slow [1], parents order, do not be lazy [2].Parents teach, you must listen carefully, parents are responsible [3], you must obey [4].

【Note】

[1] slow: slow. [2] Lazy: lazy. [3] Responsibility: Blame. [4] Shun Cheng: Accept obediently.

【Translation】

When parents call, they should answer in time, and the answer should not be delayed; what parents explain, should be done immediately, and there should be no delay.Parents' earnest teachings should be respectfully listened to; parents' reproaches and criticisms should be accepted with humility.

In winter, it is warm, in summer it is hot, in the morning it is quiet [1], and in the evening it is calm.If you go out, you must report, if you oppose [2], you must face [3], there is permanence in residence, and karma [4] does not change.

【Note】

[1] Province: Ding Province, refers to greeting parents sooner or later. [2] Anti: pass "return", come back. [3] Face: report face to face. [4] Industry: Occupation, doing things.

【Translation】

Serving parents should be considerate and considerate. When it is cold in winter, warm the bed for parents; when it is hot in summer, help parents cool the bed.Get up in the morning and greet your parents good morning; go to bed at night and say good night to your parents.When you go out to do errands, you should tell your parents where you are going; when you get home, you should also report to your face, so that your parents can feel at ease.Don't change your daily life and work arbitrarily, so as not to worry your parents.

Although the matter is small, don't do it arbitrarily[1]; if you do it arbitrarily, Zidao[2] loses.Although things are small, don't keep them [3] privately, if you keep them privately [4], your dear [5] will be heartbroken.

【Note】

[1]擅为：擅自做主。[2]子道：做子女的礼仪。[3]私藏：占为己有。[4]苟：假使，如果。[5]亲：父母双亲。

【Translation】

Although things are trivial, don't make decisions on your own.If you make your own decisions, you will lose your duty as a child of man.Although things are small, they cannot be taken as their own.If you hide it privately, your parents will be very sad once they find out.

If you love what you love, you will [1] become a tool [2]; if you hate what you love, you will [3] do it.If the body is injured, it will worry [4] the relatives; if the virtue is injured, the relatives will be ashamed.

【Note】

[1] Force: Effort. [2] Tools: preparation, purchase. [3] Sincerely: Seriously. [4] Yi (yí): legacy.

【Translation】

The things that parents like should be prepared as much as possible; the things that parents dislike should be dealt with carefully.Pay attention to caring for your body. If your body gets hurt, your parents will worry and worry; you should pay attention to your moral cultivation. If you do something wrong with your cold, your parents will be troubled and shamed.

Dear [1] me, filial piety [2] why is it difficult [3]; relatives and hate [4] me, filial piety Fang Xian.

【Note】

[1] Love: love. [2] Filial piety: filial piety, filial piety. [3] Why is it difficult: there is nothing difficult. [4] Hate: hate, don't like.

【Translation】

When our parents love us, it is not difficult to be filial to them; when our parents don’t like us or the discipline is too strict, we can still reflect on ourselves, understand their wishes, and work hard to correct our mistakes. This kind of filial behavior is even more commendable.

I have had a relative [1], I have been admonished to make me more [2], I am happy with my color, and my voice is soft.Remonstrance does not enter [3], Yue remonstrates, number [4] weeps with, tart [5] no complaints.

【Note】

[1]过：过失，过错。[2]更：改正，改变。[3]入：采纳。[4]号：大声哭泣。[5]挞（tà）：鞭打。

【Translation】

When parents are at fault, children should advise them to correct and be good. When advising, they should be sincere, soft-spoken, and pleasant.If the parents do not listen to the persuasion, they should wait patiently and continue to persuade them when their mood improves or they are happy.If your parents still don't accept it, even if you cry, beg your parents to change their ways.If parents are angry and beat their children, the children will have no complaints.

If you have an illness [1], try the medicine first, serve you day and night [2], and never leave the bed.After three years of mourning, I often swallowed in sorrow, my residence changed [3], and my wine and meat were cut off [4].

【Note】

[1] Disease: disease. [2] Serve: Serve. [3] change: change, change. [4] Absolutely: Abstinence, prohibition.

【Translation】

When the parents are sick, the children should taste the decocted medicine first and take care of it with all their heart.Taking care of parents requires serving day and night and not leaving casually.After the unfortunate death of the parents, during the three years of filial piety, one should always remember and thank the parents for their upbringing.Change your daily life, keep everything simple, don't be greedy for enjoyment, and don't drink or drink.

Funeral [1] full ritual [2], sacrificial [3] full sincerity, [4] the dead, as living.

【Note】

[1] Funeral: Do funeral. [2] Li: etiquette. [3] Sacrifice: worship, worship. [4] Things: Treat.

【Translation】

Parents' funerals should be handled in accordance with the etiquette, without carelessness or extravagance.When worshiping, you should be sincere and treat your deceased parents with the same respect as they were alive.

Out of Zeti

Brothers [1] are friends, younger brothers are respectful, brothers are harmonious [2], and filial piety is in the middle.Wealth is light, no resentment arises, words are forbearable, and anger is self-defeating [3].

【Note】

[1] Dao: Refers to the moral principles to be followed. [2] Harmony: Harmony. [3] obliterate (mǐn): obliterate, disappear.

【Translation】

Brothers and sisters should be friendly to younger brothers and sisters, and brothers and sisters should know how to respect brothers and sisters.Brothers and sisters live in harmony, and the family enjoys harmony, and filial piety is reflected in it.When each other regards property very lightly, resentment cannot arise.Words can be tolerant and tolerant, and resentment will naturally disappear.

Either eat or drink, or sit[1] walk[2], the elders come first, and the younger ones follow.Call [3] for a long time, that is, call [4] instead, if the person is not there, he will arrive immediately.

【Note】

[1] Sit: take a seat. [2] Go: walk, walk. [3] call: call, call. [4] That is to call on behalf of: just call on behalf of.

【Translation】

Whether it is drinking water, eating, or sitting, lying and walking, the elders and children should be orderly, with the elders first and the younger ones behind.If the elders have something to call for someone, they should help to summon them on their behalf.If the person you are calling is not available, you should take the initiative to go and ask if you can help.If you can help, help, and if you can't help, pass it on.

When addressing elders, do not [1] call them by name[2], and do not see [3] ability to elders.When the road is long, the disease [4] tends to bow [5], the long is silent, retreats respectfully [6] and stands.

【Note】

[1]勿：不要，不可。[2]呼名：直呼姓名。[3]见：炫耀。[4]疾：跑，疾走。[5]揖：古时的拱手礼。[6]恭：恭敬。

【Translation】

When addressing elders, don't call them by their names; in front of elders, don't show off your abilities; when you meet elders on the road, you should walk forward and say hello.When the elders do not give orders, they can respectfully stand back and serve.

骑[1]下马，乘[2]下车，过[3]犹[4]待[5]，百步余[6]。

【Note】

[1]骑：骑马。[2]乘：乘车。[3]过：走过。[4]犹：还，还要。[5]待：等待，这里指在原地等待。[6]百步余：大约百余步。

【Translation】

Regardless of whether you are riding a horse or a car, if you meet an elder on the road, you must dismount from the horse or car to greet them, respectfully wait for the elder to leave, and leave after about a hundred steps.

The elders stand[1], the younger ones[2] do not sit down, the elders sit down, the order[3] is to sit down.In front of the elders, the voice should be low, so that it cannot be heard [4], but it is not suitable.

【Note】

[1] Li: stand, stand. [2] Young: juniors. [3] Order: let, order. [4] smell: hear.

【Translation】

If the elders are standing, the younger ones should also stand and not sit down; after the elders sit down, they can only sit down after asking you to sit down.When talking to elders, the voice must be lowered. If it is so low that people can't hear clearly, it is not appropriate.

进[1]必趋[2]，退[3]必迟[4]；问起[5]对，视勿移[6]。

【Note】

[1]进：向前走。[2]趋：快步走。[3]退：退后，退出。[4]迟：迟缓，缓慢。[5]起：站起来。[6]移：移动，这里指眼神左顾右盼。

【Translation】

If you have something to see your elders, you should move forward quickly. When you see your elders leave, it is polite to act slowly.When the elders ask questions, they must stand up and answer, and they must not look around or look around.

Serve [1] fathers [2], as [3] fathers; serve brothers [4], as brothers.

【Note】

[1] Matter: Treat. [2] Fathers: Refers to uncles and uncles. [3] Such as: like, like... the same. [4] Brothers: Refers to elder brothers of the same clan, including cousins ​​and cousins.

【Translation】

Treat uncles, uncles and other parents with the same respect and filial piety as you treat your own father.Treat cousins ​​with the same respect and love as you treat your own brothers.

sincerely believe
Get up early in the morning, go to bed late at night [1], it's easy to get old, it's a pity at this time.In the morning, you must wash your hands [2], rinse your mouth, defecate [3], and wash your hands [4].

【Note】

[1]迟：晚。[2]盥（guàn）：盥洗。[3]溺：便溺。[4]辄：就，就要。[5]净：洗，洗净。

【Translation】

Get up early in the morning and go to bed late at night. Time flies and people get old easily. We should cherish this moment.After getting up in the morning, wash your face, brush your teeth, and rinse your mouth; wash your hands every time you urinate and defecate, and develop good hygiene habits.

The crown [1] must be straightened, the button must be tied, and the socks and shoes [2] must be tightly cut.Put on the crown and clothes, have a fixed position, don't mess up [3], and cause [4] filth.

【Note】

[1] Crown: hat. [2] Shoes: shoes. [3] Ju: Both, all. [4] Dayton: place, place. [5] To: lead to, let.

【Translation】

Hats should be worn properly, clothes should be buttoned properly, socks and shoes should be worn neatly, and shoelaces should be tied tightly.The clothes, hats, shoes and socks that have been taken off should be placed in a fixed place, and should not be placed randomly, so as not to make the clothes dirty and messy.

Clothes are expensive and clean, not luxurious;For food, don’t pick and choose; if food is appropriate, don’t overdo it [1].

【Note】

[1] follow: meet. [2] Said: commensurate. [3] Then: guidelines, standards.

【Translation】

Pay attention to neatness and cleanliness in dressing, not expensive and gorgeous clothes.Dressing should be suitable for your identity and occasion, and you should also consider the economic conditions of your family.Pay attention to balanced nutrition in the daily diet, and don't be picky about food; eat three meals a day to be [-]% full, and don't overdo it and increase the burden on the body indefinitely.

When you are young [1], don't drink alcohol, it is the ugliest thing to get drunk.

【Note】

[1] Fang: Right, just right.

【Translation】

If you are still young, don't drink alcohol, otherwise once you get drunk, you will show your ugly face and cause trouble.

Step calmly [1], stand upright; bow deep and round, bow respectfully.Don't trample on the threshold [2], don't lean on with a limp [3];

【Note】

[1]从容：不慌不忙。[2]阈（yù）：门坎。[3]跛倚：偏倚，站立不正。[4]箕踞：蹲或坐时两腿叉开。[5]髀（bì）：大腿。

【Translation】

When walking, the pace is calm and steady, without panic; when standing, the posture is upright and upright, with head held high.When bowing and bowing, you must bend down in place, and when you bow your hands and kneel, you must be serious and respectful, not perfunctory.When entering and leaving the door, the foot does not step on the threshold; when standing, the body does not crooked.When sitting, do not spread your legs apart, and do not shake your legs and feet.

Open the curtain slowly without making a sound; make a wide turn [1] without touching the edge [2].Holding the empty [3] device is like holding the surplus [4]; entering the empty room is like having a person.

【Note】

[1] Wide turn: The angle should be larger when walking and turning. [2] Edges: The edges and corners of an object. [3] Void: empty. [4] Ying: Full.

【Translation】

The action of lifting the door curtain should be light to avoid making noise.When walking and turning, the angle should be larger, so as not to hit the edges and corners of objects and get injured.Hold an empty utensil without something in it as if it was full of things, and be careful not to break it.Walk into an empty room as cautiously as if there were people in the room.

Don't be busy with things, make mistakes when you are busy, don't be afraid of difficulties, and don't take things lightly [1].Don't get close to fighting [2], and don't ask about evil things [3].

【Note】

[1] slightly: ignore. [2] Dou: fight. [3] Xiexie: Evil, absurd, and unscrupulous.

【Translation】

Don't do things in a hurry, flustered, easy to make mistakes in the busy.Don't shrink back in fear of difficulties, and don't deal with them hastily.Any places where quarrels and fights are prone to occur should not be approached easily to avoid bad influences; evil and absurd things will never be inquired about.

(End of this chapter)