Today, let's explore the four Chinese characters closely related to time, such as "杲", "早", "Mo" and "杳", as well as the idiom "男杲女杳".
First, let's correct a common misconception. Many people may mispronounce the character 杲 as "zǎo", but in fact, its correct pronunciation is "gǎo".
In ancient Chinese, "Gao" describes the brightness of the sunrise, when the sun rises, shining on the earth, everything is shrouded in golden light, that brightness, that kind of vitality, are condensed in this "Gao" character.
The pronunciation of the phrase "male 杲女杳" is "nán gǎo nǚ yǎo", which sounds quite vivid.
In this phrase, "Gao" is like a blazing sun, shining on men's masculinity and open-mindedness; And "杳" is like a bright moon, quietly blooming in the night sky, revealing the gentle beauty and hidden charm of women.
This statement vividly depicts the different gender traits of men and women in the traditional view: men should shine like the sun, honest and straightforward; A woman should be as gentle and lovely as the moon, hidden deeply.
Of course, this is just an expectation of the roles of men and women in traditional society, and in modern society, gender roles have become more and more blurred, and everyone has the right to show their multifaceted personality.
When we say "morning", we naturally think of the early morning, which is the most energetic time of the day.
The morning sun shines through the curtains and on the face, giving a sense of new beginnings. And the word "early" precisely carries the vigor and hope of this early morning.
Corresponding to "early" is the word "Mo". In ancient Chinese, "Mo" and "Dusk" are interconnected, implying that the sun is about to set and the sky is getting darker, symbolizing the end of a day's hard work.
This character not only depicts the scene of the sky gradually darkening and everything returning to tranquility at sunset, but also contains a profound meaning of ending and reflection.
At the same time, it also heralds the dawn of a new day, with the breath of hope and rebirth.
Turning to the word "杳", pronounced yǎo, implies that the sun has sunk under the trees, and the light has gradually dimmed until the sky has completely fallen into darkness. This word reminds us of the deep and infinite night sky, and the hazy and soft moonlight.
In the image of "杳", we seem to be able to feel the tenderness and mystery of women, they are like the soft moonlight in the night sky, although there is no dazzling sun, but they have a quiet and profound charm.
The term "male and female" not only depicts the different personality traits of men and women, but also reflects the stereotypes of gender in ancient society. However, in modern society, this stereotype is gradually being broken.
Men can show a gentle and considerate side, and women can also be strong and independent and become the backbone of society.