First, the meaning of "laughter"
Pinyin is "xiào", which is usually used to express people's laughter. According to the explanation of Shuo Wen Jie Zi, small characters first appeared in Chu bamboo and silk books in the Warring States period, and the font was composed of "bamboo" and "hexagram". Among them, "bamboo" represents bamboo, and "Yao" represents the baby's appearance. Together, it vividly shows a person laughing.
It can not only describe a slight smile on the corners of the mouth, but also express a relaxed and happy state. The word "smile" represents a positive emotion, which shows people's optimistic attitude and kind mentality towards life. It represents people's happiness, happy mood and optimistic attitude towards life.
Second, the interpretation of "laughter" in Zi Shuo
Wang Anshi explained the word "laugh" in Zi Shuo as "bamboo whip makes dogs laugh". He believes that the word "laugh" is formed by combining a bamboo whip with a dog to express the action and sound of laughter. Wang Anshi explained that dogs will hold their tails tightly, bend over and show their teeth to make a demonstration.
When people laugh, they open their mouths, show their teeth and whimper like dogs. These bamboo-whip-like dogs show how subtle the ancients observed life.
The implication of the word "smile" in China traditional culture.
First, auspicious and festive.
The glyph of the word "smile" is similar to the pictograph of the mouth, expressing people's joy and happiness. In the traditional culture of China, the word "smile" is often used to express auspicious and festive occasions, such as weddings and festivals. Laughter symbolizes happiness, reunion and good wishes.
Second, interpersonal communication.
The word "smile" can also express friendly exchanges and harmonious coexistence between people. In China culture, a smile is considered as a sign of friendliness and goodwill. People convey friendliness, goodwill and care through smiles, and promote the harmonious development of interpersonal relationships.
Third, a positive attitude
Laughter also means a positive and optimistic attitude. China culture encourages people to face the challenges and difficulties of life with a positive attitude and maintain an optimistic attitude. The word "smile" reminds people to face life with a smile, face difficulties positively and face the ups and downs of life with optimism.