The Origin of the Ancient Chinese "Tortoise and Rabbit Race"

Tortoise and Rabbit Race (Fable Story) Tortoise and Rabbit Race is selected from Aesop's fable.

The race between the tortoise and the hare is an intriguing fable. The story depicts a proud rabbit and a persistent little turtle.

One day, the rabbit and the tortoise were running. The rabbit laughed at the tortoise for crawling slowly, and the tortoise said that he would win one day. The rabbit said, let's start the game now. The rabbit ran quickly and the tortoise crawled desperately. In a short time, the rabbit and the tortoise are far away from the park. Rabbit thinks this game is too simple. It needs to sleep for a while, thinking that it will catch up with the tortoise soon. On the other hand, the tortoise has been crawling. When the rabbit woke up, the tortoise had reached the finish line. This story tells everyone: don't underestimate others easily. Modesty makes people progress, while pride makes people lag behind. Only by doing things in a down-to-earth manner and not giving up halfway can we succeed.

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A rabbit has four legs. It jumps fast and runs fast.

Pictures of tortoise and rabbit racing.

The tortoise has four legs, too. Climb, climb, climb slowly.

One day, the rabbit met the tortoise, saw the tortoise crawling so slowly, missed Doby, and said with a smile, "Tortoise, tortoise, let's race, shall we?" The tortoise knew that the rabbit was joking with him, staring at a pair of small eyes, ignoring it and not stepping on it. Knowing that the tortoise didn't dare to race with him, the rabbit pricked up its ears and jumped straight, making up a folk song to laugh at him:

Tortoise, tortoise, climb,

Go out to pick flowers early in the morning;

Tortoise, tortoise, go, go,

Still at the door at night.

The tortoise was angry and said, "Rabbit, rabbit, don't be flexible. Let's race!" " "

Tortoise and Rabbit Race (7 sheets)

"What? Tortoise, what did you say? "

"Let's race."

Hearing this, the rabbit almost laughed: "Tortoise, do you really dare to race with me?" Ok, let's run from here and see who runs to a big tree at the foot of the mountain first. Get ready! One, two, three-"The rabbit spread its legs and ran, really fast, and soon ran far away. Looking back, he found that the tortoise had only climbed a short distance. He thought, it is a big joke that the tortoise dares to race with the rabbit! Me, sleep here and let him climb here. No, let him climb to the front. I caught up with him in three jumps.

The Tortoise and the Hare

"La la la, the victory must be mine!" The rabbit lay on the ground, closed its eyelids and really fell asleep. Besides, the tortoise is really slow, but when he keeps climbing, climbing, climbing, and climbing to the rabbit, he is exhausted. The rabbit is still sleeping, and the tortoise wants to have a rest, but he knows that the rabbit runs faster than him and can only win if he keeps climbing. So he kept crawling, crawling, crawling. It is getting closer and closer to the tree, only a few dozen steps away, a dozen steps away, and a few steps away. ...............................................................................................................................................

Where is the rabbit? He's still sleeping! The rabbit woke up and looked back. Alas, why has the tortoise disappeared? Looking forward to it again, oh, great! The tortoise has climbed under the big tree. The rabbit looked worried and hurried to catch up, but it was too late. The tortoise won.

Rabbits run fast, while turtles run slowly. Why did the tortoise win the game instead?

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The Tortoise and the Hare

Background: In a big forest, small animals live happily, full of their laughter.

Narrator: Good morning, everyone. I'm Marbird. Illivina forest. Now, I want to tell you a story. Tortoiseand Missrabbit In a very big forest, there are many animals, such as rabbits, monkeys, dogs, zebras, elephants and elephants. Today, an interesting thing happened.

Rabbit: Hi! Mr. tortoise, what are you doing?

Tortoise: Hi! Miss rabbit, I'm running.

The rabbit smiled: Wow, ah, you run too slowly. icaevenwalkfesthanyourun。

Tortoise: Hello, Miss Rabbit. We should keep calm. Ibelievievincwinthematch。

rabbit:whataracewith youyoucanwinok . ok . lookatthetalltree . letmeseewhocanggettherfirst

Tortoise: OK!

Rabbit: Who will win? Of course it's me.

Little monkey (loudly announced): Rabbit and tortoise seem to have a trump card!

Narrator: Many animals live in the forest. They are alCometowatchthace.

The small animals are all absorbed and talking in succession.

Little monkey: I'm I 'msuretherabbitwillwintherace!

Deer: Ihopethetortoisewillwin ..

Other small animals echoed. The rabbit said to the tortoise, "I'm afraid I'll beat you." . Don't give up easily.

The tortoise replied, "Let's have a look." .

The deer announces: ready, set, go!

The game music began. The tortoise and the rabbit started a race. The tortoise climbs slowly and the rabbit jumps fast. Small animal: Come on, rabbit!

Come on, turtle, don't give up.

Narrator: Too fast. She will be back soon. shelooksback

The rabbit looks back at the tortoise: the tortoise is slow. I can't see him. I want to rest under the tree.

The rabbit lay under the big tree and slept soundly. The tortoise continued to crawl. The zebra ran to the tortoise and whispered, Come on, tortoise, don't give up.

Tortoise: Thank you. Yes I will try my best.

Narrator: An hour later, the tortoise came to the tree. The rabbit is still sleeping. Herunsonanon。

Tortoise: How tired, but I can't give up.

Dog: Come on, Mr. Tortoise. You may have won!

The rabbit woke up and looked back. Rabbit: Where is my God!

The rabbit looks ahead, and the tortoise is almost at the end. The rabbit rushed to the finish line at the fastest speed. The tortoise crossed the finish line and cheered with other small animals. The little animals applauded and cheered: Thetortoisewontherace!

Tortoise: Oh, I can't believe it. iwontherabbit！

The rabbit was very shy and pulled up a banner with a turtle: Pridecomesbeforeafall.

Arrogant soldiers fail, arrogant soldiers fail. The little animals said in unison, "Pride is for failure." .

A new story

Zhengban

1, the tortoise and the rabbit race, and the rabbit falls asleep (original)

Idiom sculpture: tortoise and rabbit race

2, the tortoise and the hare race, the rabbit summed up the experience and lessons, and naturally won (gold always shines)

3, the tortoise and the rabbit race, the starting point to the finish line passing a river, the rabbit can't cross (core competitiveness)

4, the tortoise and the rabbit race, the distance is too far, and the rabbit is tired (each has its own advantages and disadvantages)

5, the tortoise and the hare race, this time there is no river, the distance is also very close, the rabbit is very happy, the rabbit hits the tree (risk management).

6. In the race between the tortoise and the hare, the tortoise said let me walk one kilometer first, and you will never catch up with me. The rabbit lost (all is fair in war, but the wise win).

7, the tortoise and the hare race, two people cooperate, the hare runs with the tortoise on his back, and the tortoise crosses the river with the hare on his back. We have created a historical record together (cooperation can win * * *).

8, the tortoise and the rabbit race, the two began to cooperate, no competitors, getting fatter and fatter, unable to run. (race speed)

9. In the tortoise-rabbit race, the two found other partners, competed in teams, competed with each other and cooperated with each other, and finally galloped the world. (Team strength)

10, the tortoise and the rabbit race, they want to be faster, so they learn from humans and learn to use all kinds of knowledge and tools, so. . . (the power of knowledge)

The Tortoise and the Hare

Story 1

Summary: The rabbit laughed at the tortoise's slow pace, but he said with a smile that one day he would race with her and beat her. "Hurry up," said the rabbit. "You will soon see how fast I run." They are going to start the game at once. The tortoise crawled desperately and never stopped. Rabbit thinks this game is too simple. He said that he would sleep for a while first, and then he would catch up with the tortoise soon. At the same time, the tortoise insisted on crawling, and when the rabbit woke up, he could only watch the tortoise beat him to the finish line.

Truth: Only with perseverance and single-minded spirit can we play steadily and steadily. Modesty makes people progress, while pride makes people lag behind. [ 1]

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A long time ago, there was an argument between the tortoise and the rabbit. They all say that they run faster than each other. So they decided to fight it out through the competition. After determining the route, they started running. [2]

The rabbit sprang to the front and led all the way. Seeing that the tortoise was left far behind, the rabbit felt that he should have a rest under the tree before continuing the race.

So, it sat under the tree and fell asleep soon. The tortoise slowly overtook it, completed the whole journey and became the champion without dispute. The rabbit woke up and found that he had lost.

Revelation 1: People who make steady progress can often win the final victory.

This is the version of the story that we have heard since childhood. However, someone told another version of the story.

The rabbit was disappointed because it lost the game. It made some analysis of the reasons for the loss. The rabbit found that he failed only because he was too confident, which led to carelessness and neglect of prevention.

If you are not so self-righteous, the tortoise has no chance of winning. So the rabbit challenged the tortoise: Try again. The tortoise agreed.

So in this competition, the rabbit went all out to run from the starting point to the finish line without stopping. It left the tortoise several kilometers away.

Revelation 2: Being quick and persistent will surely defeat a steady and slow opponent.

However, the story does not end here. This time, the tortoise used his brain again. He realized that it was impossible for him to beat the rabbit in the present form of competition.

He thought for a moment, and then challenged the rabbit. He wants to race the rabbit again, but the race route will be different.

The rabbit agreed. After they set off, the rabbit insisted on flying at the fastest speed according to the original strategy until a big river appeared in front of him. The destination is two kilometers across the river.

The rabbit sat down and thought about what to do next. At this time, the tortoise caught up, jumped into the river, swam to the other side, continued to move forward, and finally reached the end.

Revelation 3: First, we should find out our core competitiveness, and then choose a venue suitable for displaying our core competitiveness.

In fact, there is an updated version of the story. Rabbit and tortoise became very good friends, and they decided to try again, but this time, they both appeared as team members.

They set off. This time, the rabbit carried the tortoise to the shore. Then, they switched sides, and the tortoise carried the rabbit to the other side. After reaching the other side, the rabbit lifted the tortoise again. Finally, they crossed the finish line together. Both of them feel very satisfied, happier than one person won.

Revelation 4: Some people do well, and it is good to have strong core competitiveness. But unless you can work in a team and make good use of everyone's core competitiveness, you will often find that you are willing to do more than you can, because sometimes your weakness is just the strength of others. [3]

meaning

Modesty makes people progress, while pride makes people lag behind. Do things in a down-to-earth manner, don't give up halfway, and you will succeed. [4]

paradox

Zhi Nuo, a famous ancient Greek philosopher, did ask such a question and thought that "Achilles could not catch up with the tortoise". Achilles is the fastest fast leg in Greece. It is said that after hector, the general in the Trojan War, killed Patrockler, Achilles stabbed hector, who was defeated and fled, to avenge his friend. It is such a "fast tortoise", but Zhi Nuo thinks he can't catch up with the tortoise. Zhi Nuo suggested that the tortoise should go first, and Achilles must reach the starting point of the tortoise before he can catch up with it. When he caught up with this, the tortoise crawled for a while, so Achilles had to catch up with this section, and the tortoise crawled for a while. In this way, he kept chasing. Although the distance is getting closer and closer, Achilles still can't catch up with the tortoise.

Why is Zhi Nuo's view wrong? Aristotle once brilliantly analyzed Zhi Nuo's argument. He said: "It is wrong to think that the leader in sports can't catch up, because it can't catch up when it is ahead, but if it is allowed to cross the prescribed limited distance, it can also be caught up." Aristotle pointed out a key problem of Zhi Nuo's viewpoint, that is, he first gave a premise that the fastest distance should not exceed the specified limited distance. In fact, the fastest can cross a limited distance, thus surpassing the slowest. Obviously, Zhi Nuo only recognized two different time and space points that were separated from each other, but denied the mutual connection between them, thus denying the authenticity of the movement. This undoubtedly emphasizes the infinite separability of time and space one-sidedly, which is a metaphysical view.

A new story

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First article

Since the last time the rabbit lost to the tortoise in running, the rabbit community has been unconvinced and indomitable, and gathered elite rabbit runners from all over the world to challenge the tortoise many times, but every time the rabbit ended in failure.

The first race: The rabbit took part in the race this time and didn't sleep like last time, but this time the rabbit circled several times before reaching its destination, and the rabbit lost to the tortoise.

The rabbit told the secret of losing to the tortoise afterwards. It turned out that the rabbit bought a turtle and won the lottery and underground gambling in the tortoise-rabbit race [5], and earned tens of millions for it.

The second game: In this game, the rabbit didn't work hard. Like the rabbit in the ancient tortoise-rabbit race, he fell asleep halfway and lost to the tortoise.

This time, although the rabbit deliberately slept and lost to the tortoise, it was forced. It turned out that the old rabbit and the little rabbit of the rabbit family who participated in the competition were kidnapped, and the condition for releasing the rabbit was to lose to the tortoise.

Game 3: Rabbit took the initiative in this game, but was fouled many times by the referee. Although the rabbit was not disqualified, it was punished for starting from the starting line every time and finally lost to the tortoise.

Later, the tortoise revealed to his peers that the tortoise had given millions to the referee, so the referee blew the black whistle of the game, including the rabbit.

Game 4: In this game, rabbits and turtles are equal in strength. The rabbit ran after the tortoise and finally lost to it.

The tortoise who originally participated in this competition is the minister of the animal kingdom, while the rabbit is only the third child of the animal kingdom. The rabbit was afraid that the tortoise would retaliate against the rabbit if it won, so it lost to the tortoise.

Game 5: The rabbit didn't run normally in this game. It ran back and forth several times between the starting point and the destination, and finally lost to the tortoise.

After the game, the rabbit told its best friend that its owner demanded that it must lose to the tortoise, otherwise it would be subject to economic sanctions.

Game 6: In this game, the rabbit helped the tortoise to transport to its destination and let the tortoise break through the finish line first.

The tortoise later told some people that the rabbit helped it so much because it received a red envelope of several million yuan from the tortoise.

Game 7: The rabbit ran slower and slower in the game, and finally fell asleep before the finish line. As a result, the rabbit lost to the tortoise.

It turned out that before the game, the tortoise instructed the animals to give the rabbit sleeping pills, so the rabbit fell asleep during the game.

Game 8: In this game, both the rabbit and the tortoise performed very well, but the tortoise was still the first to reach the finish line at a fast speed, so the tortoise won the title of "flying turtle".

Later, it was said that the tortoise had taken stimulants and bribed the drug inspectors, so it was not found out.

After these eight games, there is a theory among animals: rabbits run faster than turtles; The tortoise is slower than the rabbit.

The second article

Most people know the first version of the tortoise-rabbit race: the hare sleeps and the tortoise wins-persistence and diligence can succeed. ;

Most people don't know the second version of the tortoise-rabbit race: the rabbit is not convinced and wants to have another race. The tortoise also agreed. As soon as the gunfire rang, the rabbit ran forward desperately. When it was only one step away from the finish line, the rabbit wanted to look back to see where the tortoise was. As soon as I turned around, I heard the turtle behind me smile and say, "Brother, I'm here, and you lost again." Because the tortoise took a bite as soon as the gunshot rang.

More people don't know the third edition of the tortoise-rabbit race: the rabbit is even more unconvinced and has to compete again. The tortoise also agreed. As soon as the gun rang, the rabbit ran forward desperately. When it crossed the finish line, it found that the tortoise had been waiting for it at the finish line. It turns out that the tortoise took a taxi this time. -Tools are also indispensable for success.

Only a few people know that the rabbit and the tortoise competed again: the rabbit played this time, too. It drove a Jetta, but the tortoise drove a Mercedes. -Choosing tools is equally important for success.

A few years later, the rabbit's son wanted to save his father's face and went to find the turtle's son. The turtle's son said, "OK, I'll decide the location." When the rabbit's son approached the finish line, he was dumbfounded. It turned out that the finish line was on an island in the middle of the river, so it was really impossible for him to get on it. -Determining criteria is equally important for success.

Version 6: Later, the grandson rabbit took revenge on the grandson turtle. Grandson tortoise said, "I'll choose the route." Sun Zitu said, "Yes, but you must choose mountain roads." Grandson tortoise said, "No problem, we can run seven mountains in three days." Grandson Rabbit thought, "Grandpa Tortoise and his old man are not stupid. Why did they give birth to such a stupid grandson tortoise? Strangely, it didn't lose this time. " On the day of the competition, every time the grandson rabbit ran halfway up the mountain, he heard the grandson turtle shouting at the top of the mountain: "Come on, grandson rabbit, I'm in front of you." Grandson Rabbit tried his best to run to the mountainside of the seventh mountain hopefully, but it was the same voice, "Come on, Grandson Rabbit, I'm in front of you." It collapsed immediately. Grandson Rabbit came home and asked Grandpa Rabbit why. Grandpa Rabbit said, "Silly grandson, you are the only child.-Team strength is the foundation of success.

English:

Rabbit and tortoise

H rabbit t turtle

It's a nice day. I like sunshine. It's a good day to sleep.

Please look at the short feet and slow speed, haha …

Good morning. Miss tortoise. Oh, it's you. Miss hale. Good morning! What are you doing? T: I am running.

H: running? Hahaha! Can you run? Are you kidding? Your legs are too short!

T: certainly.

Oh, no. Look at me, my legs are very long. I run much faster than you.

T: Don't be so sure.

Hu! Of course I'm sure. I'm skinny and can't run fast.

Ok, miss rabbit. We can race. Race? Okay, then. Let's run to that big tree over there. Let's see who can get there first.

T: ok. Are you ready? Let's go

H: Where is Miss Tortoise? Aha! There she is! She lags far behind me. How slow she is! Hmm. It's too hot! There is a tree here. I'll sleep for a while first.

Oh, she is sleeping under the tree over there. But I can't stop. I have to go on. H: ah! What a good sleep! Let me go on. Oh, where is Miss Tortoise? Where is she now? I must hurry.

Hi, Miss Rabbit! How are you? I came first. Miss Hare, who is faster, you or me?

H: oh! ... well, I'm ... that ... e.

Miss rabbit, you have strong legs. Of course you can run so fast. But you think too highly of yourself, and you are lazy. This is not a good behavior. No matter where or at any time, we should not stop moving forward. As long as all difficulties are overcome, victory is in front of you. H: excuse me, miss tortoise,

Miss rabbit, it doesn't matter. We are still good friends. That's very kind of you. You are a good friend.

New meaning

1 The story of "The Tortoise and Rabbit Race" was heard countless times when I was a child. As we all know, we should learn from the humble and persistent spirit of the tortoise. However, the tortoise met a sleeping rabbit on the road. Why didn't he wake the rabbit? Are you afraid that the rabbit will wake up in the competition and win the championship? We all ignore the important and basic point: modesty is based on honesty.

At the same time, we should also understand that the competition is competition, and the negligence of the opponent is also our opportunity. Don't leave the opportunity to the opponent, but learn to remind and educate the opponent afterwards. This is the really correct way.

The new tortoise-rabbit race also tells us to learn to unite and cooperate.

◎ Jane

Everyone must be familiar with the inspirational fairy tale "Tortoise and Rabbit Race"! Luo Fei Film Company adapted this historical fairy tale this time, stretching the time and space to 15 years after their famous race, and the two reunited for another crazy game, each with unwilling children, and launched a hilarious adventure race. This time, they all learned a new lesson, that is, ... it is far better to experience the dribs and drabs in the course of the game than the game itself.

It is said that the tortoise and the rabbit entered middle age because of discord and decided to take another exciting adventure. The difference is that this time they took their own unwilling and uncooperative children on the journey. ...

Story source

The tortoise-rabbit race is selected from Aesop's fables.

Aesop's Fables, whose original name is Esop's Tales Integration, is an ancient Greek fable. After being processed by later generations, it became Aesop's Fables. Aesop's Fables is the earliest collection of fables in the world. Meanwhile, Aesop's Fables is one of the most popular fables in the history of world literature.

A Brief Introduction to the Author of Aesop's Prophecy

Aesop, (Greek: α? σωπο? ; Latin alphabet transliteration: Aís? Pos), according to legend, is the author of Aesop's Fables, a Greek fable writer in the 6th century BC, and a Phrygian. Born in Greece more than 2500 years ago. Aesop was stupid and ugly when he was a child, but his mother loved him very much and often told him stories. After his mother died, Aesop wandered around the country with the old man who took care of him, so he told many stories about birds, insects and animals. Aesop did not write down his fable, but dictated it completely from memory, with concise form and meaningful content in simple and vivid language, which was quite intriguing. According to Herodotus, he was a slave of Samos Yademon family, and was later killed by the Delphi people [6].

Tortoise and hare chess

This chess game is the story gene of the "tortoise and rabbit race" implanted in the chess game. The game is full of fun. Although it seems simple, it still needs tactical cooperation to win at the speed of the tortoise and rabbit race.

1, chess interest strengthens the play, as shown in the figure, each side is added with a "tortoise and rabbit" hereinafter referred to as "tortoise and rabbit". The vertical lines on both sides are for turtles and rabbits, and no other chess can get in. Tortoise and hare can only advance on their own vertical line conditionally, one by one, and will not participate in the killing war.

2. The conditions for the tortoise and the hare to advance are: advance with the commander-in-chief, that is, the tortoise and the hare will move forward, and it is also a victory for the tortoise and the hare to reach the other side's bottom line (9 degrees) first, but it should be noted that the tortoise and the hare only advance with the commander-in-chief.

Other chess.