Shi, also known as "Huansha Girl" because her mother grew up by the Huansha River, is the embodiment and synonym of beauty because of her natural beauty and outstanding charm. Zhuji, where Xi Shi's huansha was located, was a square stone with the word "huansha" engraved on it, written by Wang Xizhi, a great calligrapher in the Eastern Jin Dynasty.
Stone was born beautiful and elegant. When he was washing gauze, the fish forgot to swim because of its beauty, and gradually sank to the bottom of the water, so it had the beauty of "sinking fish".
In fact, it is an idiom, which is generally believed to come from Zhuangzi's theory of everything: "Mao Cong and Li Ji are beautiful, the fish can see their depth, the bird can see their flying, and the elk can see their sudden." Who knows the true face of the world? " It means animals can't feel the beauty of people.
Some people think that the Song Dynasty sang the poem "Huan Sha Pian" in the Tang Dynasty: "The bird is surprised as a pineapple, and the fish is afraid of the lotus." It is the origin of this idiom, so I think that sinking fish represents beauty.
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Contribution of history:
1, serve the country and bear the burden of humiliation. When the country was in trouble, Shi endured humiliation and gave his life for the country. Together with Zheng Dan, she was presented by Gou Jian, King of Yue, to Fu Cha, King of Wu. She became the king's favorite concubine, confused the king with others, was careless about state affairs, played a role in covering Gou Jian's comeback, and showed the noble thoughts and sentiments of a patriotic woman.
2, heroic and cool, both talented and talented. History is resolute and promising. Without chivalry, a village girl can't shoulder the great mission of saving Yue, dare to take risks and take responsibility. This spirit of dedication to our country has deeply influenced the descendants of my hometown.
Baidu encyclopedia -Xi history
People's Daily Online-Of the four beauties, why only Shi is called "Zi"?