Mount Tai, a famous mountain that carries the long history and culture of the Chinese nation, has enjoyed the reputation of "the first of the five mountains" since ancient times. It has not only witnessed the canonization of countless emperors, but also attracted countless literati and scholars to leave ink treasures here, including many treasures of calligraphy art.
Among the many stone carvings of Mount Tai, the word "worm two" is particularly eye-catching. These two words are not only one of the "seventy-two scenes" of Mount Tai, but also become an important symbol of Mount Tai culture with its unique cultural connotation and historical story. According to records, these two characters came from the 25th year of Guangxu (1899) of the Qing Dynasty and were inscribed by Liu Tinggui, a genius in Jinan at that time. When Liu Tinggui visited Mount Tai, inspired by the "Boundless Wind and Moon" Pavilion in Hangzhou West Lake, he splashed ink and engraved the word "Worm Er" on Mount Tai to express his praise for the infinite scenery.
However, the meaning of "worm two" is not well known to everyone. In 1961, when the Sino-Japanese literary exchange group visited Mount Tai, Japanese scholars were puzzled by these two words. At this time, Mr. Guo Moruo, with his profound cultural heritage, stood up and explained: "This is boundless. He pointed out that "worm two" is actually taken from the middle part of the words "wind" and "moon", implying infinite scenery and boundless beauty. This explanation made Japanese scholars suddenly enlightened and amazed at the breadth and profundity of Chinese culture.
In addition, Mr. Lu Xun also mentioned "worm two" in a letter in 1933 to satirize the shallowness of some of the contents of the Analects magazine at that time. Lu Xun's use not only shows his keen insight into cultural phenomena, but also reflects the multiple meanings of the term "worm two" in different cultural contexts.
It is worth mentioning that in the nineties of the last century, a strange stone lover stumbled upon a stone that naturally formed the word "worm two" at the foot of Mount Tai. This discovery not only adds a mysterious color to the stone carvings of "Worm Er", but also makes people sigh at the miraculous creation of nature.
The stone carving of "Worm Two" is not only a scenery of Mount Tai, but also a microcosm of Chinese culture. It has witnessed the changes of history, carried the emotions of the literati, and triggered the thinking and reverie of countless people. Nowadays, when we stand on the top of Mount Tai and gaze at these two words, we can't help but sigh at the breadth and profundity of Chinese culture, as well as the talent and wisdom of those literati and writers. These two words, like Mount Tai, have survived the wind and rain, and still stand, inspiring future generations to continue to explore and inherit this precious cultural heritage.
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