What is the meaning of "Give ice to sink the bowl"?

Giving Ice to Make the Bowl Sink is an idiom meaning giving ice to make the bowl sink, which describes being given a heavy and generous gift, a great favor or hospitality.

This idiom is often used to express gratitude for gifts or help from others. This idiom comes from the system of serving officials in ancient China. Officials who were favored by the emperor would be rewarded, often by filling their bowls with ice and letting the bowls sink due to the ice, reflecting the emperor's special hospitality and appreciation for the officials." The idiom of "Giving Ice to Sink Bowls" conveys gratitude and praise for generous gifts, and also reminds people to be sincere and appropriate when giving help or gifts to others.

The idiom of "Give Ice a Bowl Full of Sinking" extends to receiving a generous gift or treatment. It is often used to describe someone who has received a generous gift from someone else who has given him a great deal of help or goodwill. This idiom can also be used to express gratitude for the gifts or good deeds of others. The idiom can also be used in some contexts to satirize or criticize someone for giving someone a gift that is too lavish or pretentious to be overly gracious, or to express dissatisfaction with someone who hypocritically puts on a generous gesture.

In addition to being used to describe gratitude for a generous gift from another person, "giving ice to fill a bowl and sinking it" can also be used to describe an event or situation in which one has been given a very large amount of favor or benefit, i.e., a windfall or unexpected good fortune. It emphasizes the feeling of gratitude for the gift received, and at the same time implies a reverence for karma and fate.

Gratitude for Gifts and Profound Humanity

The idiom derives from the special treatment embodied in ancient times when an official received a reward from the emperor, describing a heavy gift or hospitality. In addition to expressing gratitude for the generosity of others, this idiom also has a deep human flavor. The unexpected pleasure of a gift of gratitude often surprises and touches people. The idiom also reflects the importance attached to the ways of gratitude and return in traditional Chinese culture. The idiom of "Giving Ice to a Full Bowl" conveys gratitude for sincere help and generous gifts, and also reminds people to cherish and return the help of others.

When we are in a difficult situation, tired or in need of help, the help and support we receive from others can often give us an overwhelming sense of warmth and gratitude. It's like being given a bowl full of ice, getting something unexpected that we cherish and appreciate. This gratitude is not just for material receipts, but also for the response of concern, kindness and goodwill from others.

This idiom also reminds us to be sincere and appropriate when giving help or gifts to others. Bestowing too much or overly lavish things on others may cause them burden or discomfort, or even make them feel hypocritical and pretentious." The idiom of "Giving Ice a Bowl Full of Sinking" is both an expression of gratitude for the unexpected joy of giving, and a reflection of the human touch and social relationships of helping each other and being thankful in return. It encourages people to treat others with sincerity, know how to appreciate and reciprocate, and build a more friendly and mutually supportive relationship among people.