As long as there is a unicorn, it is difficult to turn it into a bone dragon. What exactly does this old saying mean?

With the arrival of the new era, cultural self-confidence is becoming more and more important to us. Chinese civilization handed down for thousands of years is exactly what we need to inherit and develop. Both the works of great minds and the life experience accumulated by ordinary people can be passed down to this day, which is enough to prove that they are recognized and appreciated by people.

The charm of Chinese characters in China makes those foreign friends unable to extricate themselves. While learning China culture, they will inevitably encounter oral culture. If you don't fully understand the truth contained in it, you will make a lot of jokes.

There are many sayings among the people, which reflect the changes of life and everything. There are humorous ones and philosophical ones. In short, they are people's pursuit of a better life.

There is a saying that even if there is a unicorn, it is difficult to turn it into a bone dragon. A few short sentences tell a thought-provoking truth about life.

God beast Kirin

The unicorn in this proverb is said to be an auspicious beast in ancient China mythology. In ancient times, people remembered men as qi and women as forests. According to Song Shu, Kirin is a kind animal. People think that as long as there is a unicorn, it means that this place is auspicious and can bring good luck to people. At the same time, Kirin represents longevity and peace.

From the appearance, it is a collection of many animals. It has lion's head, deer's horn, tiger's eyes, elk's body, dragon's forest and cow's tail. From this description, it is hard for us to imagine that it can be combined with the word auspicious, but people regard it as a god beast because it has the body of an elk.

Legend has it that Confucius, a great thinker of China Confucian School, was haunted by Kirin at birth and before and after his death. From this point of view, Kirin is indeed a symbol of good luck, and the saying that Kirin gives birth to children also comes from this. Kirin has also been mentioned many times in Confucius' works, so Kirin is also regarded as a symbol of Confucianism.

People in ancient times always believed in the existence of gods, so people naturally believed in the mythical unicorn. Throughout the ages, many people have carved patterns of Kirin on some bronzes, which makes people feel more truly and believe that they can also be blessed by Kirin.

Kirin is people's expectation of beauty and auspiciousness. Therefore, most of the jewels and jade worn by people today are also made in the shape of Kirin. I hope Kirin can bring you good luck and bless yourself. It can be seen that myths and legends handed down from ancient times have invisibly formed a belief and a vision for a better future for people.

Therefore, as the saying goes, "As long as there is a unicorn, it is difficult to defeat the osteoporotic dragon", which means that even if there is a cute, smart and sensible child at home, it is difficult to defeat the osteoporotic dragon. So, what does "bone to dragon" mean?

The legendary osteoporotic dragon

Most people must feel strange about turning bones into dragons. In fact, it is the gluttony among the nine sons of the dragon. Legend has it that gluttony is a ferocious and greedy mysterious monster, which, like Kirin, comes from ancient mythology. The ancient book "The Classic of Mountains and Seas Bates" introduces its characteristics: its shape is like a sheep's face, its eyes are under its arms, and its hands have tiger teeth. This feature is really scary.

According to legend, gluttony is the son of Jinyun, and Chunqiu records: "Gluttony is a genius of Jinyun." This is just a legend, and its authenticity needs to be verified. People also call it one of the four great beasts, along with Chaos, Qiong Qi and Yao Yao, all of which are extremely fierce monsters.

Even though the gluttonous shape is chilling, it is still carved on many ding, which was first seen on the bronze wares of Erlitouxia culture. Today, gluttony is also designed by people in games and online novels to increase the interest and mystery.

The image of gluttony in people's minds is far less than that of Kirin. It can be said that they are the embodiment of evil and justice respectively. Some people compare gluttony to extreme greed, excessive appetite and pleasure-seeking. Although the impression is mostly negative, the word "gluttony" in Mr. Yu Guangzhong's "gluttony map" in "I am dead" unanimously expresses the author's love for the motherland.

Hua Gulong's name is folk slang, which is more colloquial. Because of greed, people in old Guangzhou often use this word to describe children's greed. Later, people also used it as a courtesy title to describe their children, just as people often say that dogs are sons.

Why is it difficult for Kirin to defeat Bone Dragon?

Through the understanding of the ancient god beast Kirin and the gluttonous beast Gluttony, we can understand that "Kirin Zi" means that people want their children to have a good development, and it is also a nickname for children. Have high hopes for children and expect them to grow into a smart, wise, brave and upright person; "Turning bones into dragons" is a metaphor for children who only care about gluttony and pleasure and are lazy and don't study hard, which is undoubtedly a bad thing for a family.

Seriously speaking, "turning bones into dragons" is actually the black sheep in people's mouths. From ancient times to the present, it is not uncommon for many people to idle away all day by relying on the wealth accumulated by their ancestors, and finally lead to wealth. The habit of arrogance and laziness formed since childhood will inevitably add a lot of burden to the family when they grow up.

It can be seen that no matter how lovable "Kirin Tsai" is, it can't escape the profligacy of "Bone-turning Dragon". Such a simple word 10 contains an intriguing philosophy of life. Nowadays, young people always want to live a good life. Even though their salary is very small, they still wear famous brands and luxury clothes. Little did they know that they had become "bone dragons".

Everyone wants their children to be phoenixes and unicorns, but this is not an easy task. Most children can't grow up without their parents' discipline. It is said that parents are children's first teachers, and children in early childhood have strong imitation ability. Parents' words and deeds will have a certain influence on their children, so if children lack correct education, they may become "bones turning dragons" that others hate.

Natural genius is rare, but acquired genius is even more proud. Therefore, as long as we work hard enough and take every step down-to-earth, everyone may become a "unicorn".