Today, let's talk about this seemingly inconspicuous, but actually well-written Chinese character - "仡".
First of all, we need to clarify everyone's misunderstanding of the word "仡".
One might think that it is pronounced qǐ or rén, but it is not. There are two correct pronunciations of this character: yì and gē. Behind each pronunciation, there is a different story and meaning.
When 仡 is pronounced as yì, it depicts a brave and robust image.
On the ancient battlefield, the warriors held their heads high, were tall, and brave and fearless, and this momentum was expressed by the word "仡".
There is such a story recorded in the ancient document "The Legend of the Ram": Zhao Dun's car right Qi Miming, the country's strong man, entered from Zhao Dun. The "Ran" here is to describe his brave and majestic appearance, like an invincible god of war, which is intimidating.
Not only that, the word "仡" not only expresses bravery, but also derives the image of holding the head high and tall. This is reminiscent of the heroes of history, who are not only brave and good at fighting, but also have an indomitable spirit and noble character.
Let's talk about another pronunciation of "仡", gē. This pronunciation is closely associated with one of the ethnic minorities in the mainland, the Gelao people.
Speaking of the Gelao people, we have to mention their worship of the Bamboo King. According to legend, the Bamboo King is the ancestor of the Gelao people, who regard bamboo as a sacred plant and believe that the Bamboo King can bless the people with peace and good luck. Every time there is an important festival or celebration, the Gelao people will hold a grand sacrifice to express their reverence and gratitude to the Bamboo King.
In addition, the Gelao people have many unique cultural customs and traditional arts. For example, their songs and dances, costumes, and buildings are full of strong national characteristics. In the area where the Gelao people live, you can also taste their unique cuisine and feel their warm and hospitable ethnic customs.
The people of the Gelao people live between the mountains and rivers and live in harmony with nature. Their beliefs and customs are closely related to nature. For example, they worship the mountain gods, believing that they can bless them with peace and good harvests. This reverence and gratitude for nature is also an important part of the Gelao culture.
Now, let's review the two pronunciations of the word 仡 and their respective meanings. When pronounced yì, it depicts the bravery and tallness of a warrior; When pronounced gē, it represents a unique ethnic minority on the mainland, the Gelao, and the rich culture and beliefs of this people.
Finally, let's test everyone, do you know how to read, how to write, and the deep meaning behind the word "仡" now?