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What does the so-called "jade has Liu De" mean?

Jade and Liu De mean fine, clean, moist, greasy, warm and cohesive.

Confucius believes that jade is warm and kind, symbolizing benevolence; Strong, dense and dignified, symbolizing wisdom; Sharp, honest and harmless, symbolizing righteousness; Yu Pei, carved into a vessel, neatly hung on the body as a symbol of the ceremony; The sound of knocking on jade is crisp and obedient, symbolizing music; The spots on the jade can't hide its beauty.

Similarly, plum rains will not hide spots, symbolizing loyalty; Brilliant but not hidden, symbolizing the letter; The momentum is like a rainbow, symbolizing the sky; Spirit is like mountains and rivers, symbolic; Adhere to etiquette and symbolize virtue; Nothing in the world is worthless, because it symbolizes morality.

The Book of Songs says: As the saying goes, a gentleman is as gentle as jade. Therefore, a gentleman is more valuable than jade.

Extended data:

A gentleman is more valuable than jade, and a gentleman's Liu De refers to:

1, to be a man: it is a courtesy to respect and despise;

2, doing things: not confused, not caring, is wisdom;

3. Right: get six points, only four points, which is righteousness;

4, law: keep yourself like a lotus, fragrant and clear, it is embarrassing;

5, for people: things inside and outside, really waiting, is for the letter;

6, cultivate the heart: Excellence is concentration, respect for heaven and love, is benevolence.