Classical Chinese The full meaning of the two children s debates

Reference translation for the two children's debates.

Confucius traveled eastward, saw two children arguing (1), and asked the reason (2).

A son said, "I go to (4) people at the beginning of the day (3), and I am far away at the middle of the day (5)." "A child is far away at the beginning of the day, and the middle of the day is near.

One son said: "The beginning of the day is as big as the car cover (6), and (7) in the middle of the day, then (8) is like a pan (9), isn't this (10) the far one small and the near one big?" ”

A son said: "The beginning of the day is cool and cool (11), and the middle of the day is like a soup (12), is this not hot for the near and cold for the far?" ”

Confucius could not decide (13) also. The two children smiled and said: "Who (14) is you (15) more knowledgeable?" ”

1) Debate: Debate, argument.

2) So: Reason, sake.

3) to: think, think.

4) Go: Leave.

5) Mid-day: noon.

6) Car cover: In ancient times, the canopy on the car, like an umbrella, was round.

7) And: It's here.

8) Then: Yes.

9) Bowl: An open utensil for wine and food.

10) For: Yes.

11) Cangcang Cool and Cool: It is cold and cold, and the weather is cool.

12) Dip into the soup: Reach into the hot water. It means it's hot.

13) Decision: Adjudication, Judgment.

14) Who: Who, which.

15) Thou: You.

Writing characteristics of "Two Children's Debate Day":

1. The language is concise and reasonable.

2. Be good at using metaphors. For example, when writing about the phenomenon of "the distance and proximity of the sun", one side starts from the visual point of view, using two metaphors "like a car cover" and "like a pan" to specify the size of the shape of the sun, and combines "the beginning of the day" and "the middle of the day" to explain the reason for the conclusion. Starting from feelings, one side compares "like exploring soup", combined with "the beginning of the day" and "the middle of the day", and also makes the reason clear. Because the author is good at using metaphors, the language is vivid and convincing, and it is very easy for people to understand and accept.

Confucius traveled to the East and saw two children arguing on the way. Just ask them what they're debating.

One child said, "I think the sun is close to people when it comes out, but far away at noon." Another child thinks that the sun is far away at the beginning of the day and close at noon.

The former child said, "When the sun first comes out, it is as big as the canopy of a car, and at noon it is as small as the mouth of a plate. ”

Another child said, "When the sun first comes out, it is cool and cool, and at noon it is so hot that it is like putting your hand into hot water. ”

When Confucius listened, he couldn't judge who was right and who was wrong. The two children laughed and said, "Who said you are wise? ”

The homework is too good, the homework is too good, let me match it myself.

Translation of "Two Children's Town Pretending to Defend the Day" Yu Lu Li:

Confucius went on a study tour to the East, met two children arguing, and went to ask why. One child said, "I think the sun is close at sunrise and far away at noon."

Another child thinks that the sun is far away at sunrise and close at noon. A child said, "The sun is like a car lid at sunrise, and at noon it is like a round-mouthed vessel.

Another child said, "Isn't it true that things near are hot at sunrise and hot at noon like a hand in boiling water?" Confucius had no way of judging.

The two children laughed and said, "Who says you're well-informed?" ”

"Two Children's Debate Day" is an ancient literary name, selected from "Liezi Tangwen", which is said to have been written by Zheng Guoren Lie Yukou during the Warring States Period. The article made Confucius unable to judge who was right and who was wrong through the debate between the two children, which shows that the universe is vast, the knowledge is extensive, and even the wise cannot know everything. It shows the spirit of independent thinking, bold questioning, and seeking truth from facts in order to understand nature and explore objective facts. At the same time, it expounded the principle of "learning is endless".

1. Meaning: Confucius traveled to the East and saw two children arguing, so he asked what the reason was. A child said

I think the sun is closer when it comes out, and it's farther away at noon. Another child said, "I think the sun is farther away when it comes out, and closer at noon."

A child said, "When the sun first comes out, it is as big as the lid of a car, and at noon it is as small as a plate. The other child said

Isn't it cool when the sun first comes out, and when it is noon, it's as hot as putting your hand into hot water. "Confucius cannot judge (who is right and who is wrong). The two children said with a smile

Who says you're knowledgeable? ”

2. Original text: "Two Children Debate".

Author] Lie Yukou [Dynasty] Pre-Qin.

Confucius traveled eastward, saw two children arguing, and asked why.

A son said: "I go near at the beginning of the sunrise, and I am far away in the middle of the day." ”

A son said: "I am far away at the beginning of the day, and the middle of the day is near." ”

A son said: "The beginning of the day is as big as a car cover, and the middle of the day is like a plate, this is not for the far small and the near is big?" ”

A son said: "The beginning of the day is cool and cool, and the middle of the day is like a soup, this is not for the near hot and the far one is cold?" ”

Confucius couldn't decide.

The two children smiled and said, "Who knows more about you?" ”