Encyclopedia Four-Character Classics

Author: Xiao Qihong
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: The Encyclopedia of Four-Character Classics is an encyclopedia of knowledge for children. The author originally named this book Meng Yi Yang Zheng, which carries profound philosophical meaning. "Meng Yi Yang Zheng" is derived from the Meng Gua in the I Ching: "Meng Yi Yang Zheng, Sheng Gong Ye." What does "Meng Yi Yang Zheng" mean? According to the Xu Gua in the I Ching: "Wu Sheng Bi Meng, Guo Shou Yi Meng. Meng Zhe, Meng Ye, Wu Zhi Zhi Ye. Wu Zhi Bu Ke Bu Yang Ye." Here, the character "Meng" has two meanings: one is ignorance, immaturity, and the other is enlightenment, education. It extends to the idea that newborn children are ignorant and immature, and their minds need to be nurtured. How can one enlighten and nurture ignorant and immature children? This requires "Meng Yi Yang Zheng," educating children to follow the right path and become upright, honest, and morally upright individuals. This is also like what is said in the Meng Gua of the I Ching: "The ruler should act decisively to cultivate virtue," meaning "words must be trustworthy, actions must be decisive," cultivating good virtues through bold actions. This kind of moral education is "Sheng Gong," a sacred and inviolable cause. This book is an encyclopedia of knowledge for children. It not only guides children in how to be good people but also leads them into the hall of knowledge of modern society. It can be said to encompass all knowledge, connect the past and the present, and showcase the future. The book uses a four-character verse form with harmonious rhythms, making it easy for children to read and memorize. This book is an encyclopedia of knowledge for children. The content is divided into five sections: Enlightenment, Literacy, Reading, Aspiration, and Self-Cultivation, explaining how to be a person and what kind of person to be. It uses guidance and encouragement to educate children in correct thoughts and behavioral norms. Each section has its own focus and hierarchical structure while touching on related fields of knowledge. Rich content fills the grand framework, and knowledge bricks build the ideal mansion. It allows children to take a short path in their growth and quickly reach the forefront of science. The language is designed to be simple yet profound, for example, in the "Literacy" section, phrases like "Shui Shi Huo Kong, Xiang Fan Xiang Guan. Ri Yang Yue Yin, Yi Li Shen Qian" inspire children to feel the mysteries contained in Chinese characters. Not only are children able to easily grasp this, but experts and scholars will also find it endlessly fascinating. It inspires children to love Chinese characters, encouraging them to "read diligently and write frequently," ultimately becoming outstanding scientific and technological talents who "conquer science and technology, making groundbreaking statements" and excellent literary talents who "write like dragons, as if descended from the poet Li Bai." Such education, deeply rooted in people's hearts, will cultivate talents for the 21st century like Li Siguang and Li Bai!