The Allusion of Holding Yoga and Holding Jane (抱瑜握瑾典故)

The allusion to Holding the Yog and Holding the Jin is related to Qu Yuan, a famous poet in the state of Chu.

Qu Yuan was a doctor of the state of Chu who was envied and ostracized by other officials for his loyalty to the state. During his exile, he wrote the long poem "Nine Chapters - Huai Sha" to express his loyalty to the state and his hatred for the evil forces. In this poem, Qu Yuan used the metaphor of "Holding the Yog and Holding the Jin" to describe his pure and firm character, as well as his loyalty and love for his country.

This idiom, in its later development, gradually evolved into a metaphor for a person with pure, firm and beautiful character. It is not only a praise for Qu Yuan, but also for all people with noble character. At the same time, "Holding Yoga and Holding Jane" has also become a symbol in Chinese culture, representing the traditional virtues and spiritual pursuit of the Chinese people.

Source Analysis

The idiom of "Holding Yog and Holding Jin" comes from an ancient Chinese classic document, "Chu Ci - Jiuzhang - Huaisha", which describes a person who has a pure and beautiful character, or who possesses precious treasures. The idioms "Yu" and "Jin" both mean beautiful jade, which not only have material value, but also have deep cultural meanings.

In traditional Chinese culture, jade is considered a symbol of nobility, purity and beauty. In ancient times, people often used jade as a metaphor for people's morality and character. For example, it is often said that "a gentleman is like jade", which describes that a person with moral character should be as pure, noble and chaste as jade. In addition, jade is also regarded as a kind of object that can ward off evil spirits, good luck and peace, so in ancient societies, people often wore jade on their bodies or placed it in their homes in order to get the blessing of the spirits.

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Holding Yog and Holding Jin