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云南省红河州2024年中考一模英语试题
Why did ancient Chinese emperors call themselves zhen (朕) or guaren (寡人)? Research shows that the word zhen used to be a first-person pronoun. Before the Qin Dynasty, it meant "I" or "me" and everyone from farmers to state rulers could use it. The word can be found in books like Li Saoand Shi Jing.
However, when the state of Qin defeated all the other six states and unified China, Qinshihuang, the first emperor in Chinese history, changed how this word could be used. He made it a rule that the word zhen could only be used by the emperor himself. Since then, it has been kept only for rulers.
Chinese emperors also called themselves guaren, In ancient China, emperors regarded themselves as the "Sons of Heaven", and believed they had a "Mandate of Heaven" to rule. However, if the "Son of Heaven" was found to have poor morals (德行), they would lose the mandate, So, the rulers used the phrase guaren or guadezhiren, meaning "a person who doesn't have morality". In this way, they could show their modesty (谦虚). In Chinese culture, people should not talk proudly about their own abilities and beliefs. Modesty is seen as a virtue (美德). Ancient rulers hoped to win people's hearts by calling themselves guaren.
However, historical records show that guaren lost its popularity after the Tang Dynasty. The emperors of the following dynasties used zhen more often.
Tofu Banana Pudding
Ingredients 1 box of tofu 3 bananas 2 spoons of sugar 1 spoon of vanilla (香草) Steps 1. Wash hands with soap and water. 2. Mix together tofu, two mashed bananas, sugar and vanilla. Turn on the blender 3. Pour into a serving bowl or dishes. 4. Cover and refrigerate (冷藏) for one hour. 5. Top with banana pieces just before serving Find more information from https://foodhero.org |
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