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Harmony is different, and the same is not continued. What do you mean?

"Harmony with real creatures, with no continuity" is a viewpoint on the origin of the world put forward by Shi Bo, a thinker in the late Western Zhou Dynasty. China's traditional culture advocates both "harmony" and "harmony without difference", emphasizing differences in unity, diversity in harmony and individuality in seeking common ground.

"He" and "Hu" have the same pronunciation and meaning. Before simplification, these two words were often universal, regardless of each other. After the Warring States Period, the use frequency of "He" gradually increased.

In fact, the original meaning of "Hu" refers to the harmony of various musical instruments and the harmonious sound. However, in Shuo Wen Jie Zi, the meanings of "He" and "Hu" are different. "Harmony" means sound harmonious accompaniment, while "Hu" is interpreted as harmony and harmony.

The extended material may have noticed that both words are related to "harmony". The meaning of "harmony" in which a gentleman is harmonious but different can be understood as "harmony" If carried out in more detail and in depth, Confucius believes that a gentleman has his own independent thinking ability in life, at work or in the face of bigger and bigger problems, and dares to put forward his own opinions in the face of different opinions and situations, and will not remain silent for fear of offending people.

However, while putting forward their own opinions, gentlemen can also handle interpersonal relationships well, which will not harm harmony, but also express their ideas and coordinate various contradictions and interests while taking the essence of each family.

Just as all kinds of tones are harmoniously combined, good music can be played. If only one sound is monotonous and repetitive, or all kinds of sounds are disordered and discordant, music is not good.