Dangran (当然), literally meaning “should be so,” is often used to describe the fact that something should exist or work in a specific manner, or the fact that someone should behave in a certain way. It implies some degree of legitimacy and reasonableness, indicating that the functioning of things and the conduct of people should adhere to legitim…
Fish cannot survive in the water that is too clear. With no plankton in water, fish have nothing to feed on and are bound to die. This is a natural phenomenon. Drawing inspiration on it, ancient Chinese believed that one should not set the bar too high for a person or something, criticize a person for failing to be perfect, or be too strict with ot…
Music, as a way of expressing the inner feelings of human beings, allows no expression of false sentiment. According to the Confucian views on music education, a person whose heart is touched by what happens externally will naturally express his inner feelings through music. Therefore, music faithfully reflects the emotions and will of human beings,…