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A kneeling salute that was unique to our country in ancient times to show high respect to each other. "Zhou Li" is called "nine worships": "one is Ji, two is called Dun, three is empty, four is vibration, five is auspicious worship, six is fierce worship, seven is Qi worship, eight is praise worship, and nine is solemn worship." This is the prescribed etiquette used by members of society of different ranks and statuses on different occasions.
When bowing, the giver of the salute kneels on the ground, presses his left hand on his right hand, and bows his hand to the ground, and his head slowly falls to the ground. Stay head to ground for a period of time, hands in front of knees and head behind hands. It is the heaviest of the prayers.
Dun, when saluting, the head touches the ground that is, because its head touches the ground for a short time, so it is called Dun. It is usually used for the salute of the lower to the upper and the peer. It is the second most important of the prayers.
Empty, the one who arches his hands to the ground, leads his head to the hand and does not touch the ground, is the lighter one in the prayer. These three prostrations are orthodox prostrations.
Vibration is to strike each other with both hands, vibrating their bodies and worshipping.
Jibai is the right worship, the man is on the left, and the woman is on the right
Fierce worship, during the three-year mourning period, or funeral etiquette, men on the right, women on the left
Qi Bai, only worship once, Qi do odd number (ji)
Praise is the re-worship of others in return after the prayer, also known as "reciprocation".
Bow down, it is a woman's worship, there is a word to kneel on the ground, but do not buckle the head, just bow your head slightly. A little lower than the worship is "Su", the difference is that Su does not kneel. It is standing with the head bowed, and the hands are naturally drooping.
Xia Bai, the woman sees the man, the woman bows first, the man answers, and the woman bows back, this set of actions is called "Xia Bai."
A detailed explanation of traditional Chinese etiquette movements
The Chinese ancestors used body movements to convey the language of "two-way reciprocity" and "orderly and positional", and these actions are called etiquette. The ceremonial actions that have been passed down carry the traditional Chinese hand-to-hand ceremony
The words passed down from our ancestors to our descendants. These ceremonial actions originated from ancient times, from an era when human beings had no language. It is a "dumb language", a "pictograph" that everyone can understand, and a "Mandarin" that has been passed down from generation to generation. There are ten liturgical actions and two regular liturgical actions. Carry two-way peer-to-peer orderly bits. It is indispensable to have two suitable principles of communication and the principle of life. The ten ceremonial actions are: bowing the hand, bowing once, bowing twice, bowing, bowing, holding hands, pushing hands, handing and bowing. The two regular etiquette actions are: the first time you meet your parents, you bow to your parents, and your friends, classmates and colleagues bow your hands.
List of ceremonial actions, scope of application of ceremonial actions, etiquette and righteousness
Bow the hand in front of the chest, close it back, and push it forward to the daily etiquette respectfully, accepting, and courteous
Bend your arms. Holding hands, bowing to the regular etiquette respectfully, giving, receiving
Bow your arms, put your hands together, and bow down to meet for the first time 3o degrees. Be respectful, receive, give
Two prostrations with arms outstretched, hands folded, bowed 45 degrees, and two regular bows respectfully and accepted. repay
Three bows to the forehead, bow 9o degrees, three bows to the heavens and the earth, the ancestors of the country respectfully, accept, repay
Bow and sit on the ground, bow, bow respectfully, and accept. repay
Holding the hand salute with both hands, the long and the young, the long and the young are between the old and the young, the father is kind and the son is filial, and the teacher is respected
The hands are crossed in front of the chest, and the gift is given. Demonstrated
Bow and bow your hands, bow your body, you can be deep or shallow, pass the etiquette humbly, and accept. comity
Attach the hand salute, both hands are attached to the chest and abdomen, and the men and women on the left and the right are standing in a sincere and upright posture before the big salute
1. Bow your hand
Put your hands together in front of your chest, and close them from front to back, in an arched shape. Push forward, don't bow down. The visual distance is far and near, can be high, not lower than the chest. Daily greeting gifts, farewell gifts.
2. Salute
Holding hands in front of the chest is lighter than holding a fist and heavier than arching your hands. To bow slightly or not to bend at all. It is used for daily salutes, respect for elders, and mutual respect for classmates and friends.
3. Prayer (prostration)
Stretch your arms to your chest and fold your hands together. The male is in front of the left hand and the female is in front of the right hand. Bow down (3o degrees). The arms move with the waist, and the head does not move. It is used for the first meeting, respecting the elders, and performing family rites. Only one. Regular gifts.
4. Prayer of two prayers (prayer again)
Extend your arms in front of your face and fold your hands. Bow (45 degrees). The arms move with the waist, and the head does not move. It is used to make a big bow to the chief. Generally, there is one, which is called "worship". A maximum of two lines is called "goodbye".
5. Three prostrations (second prostration)
Stand, stand up, be dignified. "Hands on the heart." The hands are attached between the chest and abdomen, with the boy's left hand in front and the girl's right hand in front. Folded together, the elbows and hands in a straight line. The hands are "in harmony with heaven and earth". Tiande is strong, long-lasting, credit, and starting. Great bearing, great tolerance, great enrichment, and great pay. Both virtues and their own manifestations. Virtue can change from time to time and from time to context. "Gao Yi." Push your hands forward and upward, in front of your forehead, and your arms straight. "Bow (prayer)." Neither move the head, neck nor arms, bow down at the waist, and bow deeply (9o degrees). "Xing." Get up and raise your hands to your forehead. "Bow again." "Xing." "Forehead." Place your hands on your forehead and push them out. "Three bows." "Xing." "Licheng." Reset your hands to the chest and abdomen. It is used to respect the ancestors and teachers of heaven and earth, to honor parents on specific occasions, and to perform life gifts. It is used for collective gifts. The big gift is to stand and walk three, called "bow to the forehead again", which is equivalent to the ancient "bow again".
6 Prostrations
The ancients sat on the calves and heels on the ground, which was called "sitting" and "sitting", and it was very convenient to perform this ceremony. The greatest ritual performed by the ancients was "bow again". Sit down first, straighten up, and don't leave your hips off your calves, that is, don't kneel up. Prostrate first, and do two. The prostrations are performed by raising and lowering the hands in front of the forehead, bowing to the ground in front of them, and leaning forward with the arms. For the third prostration, the hands descend and spread apart, palms facing up. Bow down with the back of your hand on the ground in front of you and tap your forehead to the ground. The third liturgical gesture can also be done with the hands not separated, and the forehead is knocked to the palm. These three liturgical gestures show increasing respect. This person can bow again, or he can bow just once. Standing is the "Bow Again" and "Bow Again". Three, means more, no matter how much it is, it is still three. It is only used for specific gifts, such as respecting the heavens and respecting the ancestors, respecting the ancestors on specific occasions, respecting the biological parents and grandparents on specific occasions, and worshipping the husband and wife on the day of marriage. You can't just do it. Doing casually is blasphemy and blasphemy.
7. Handle the salute
Stretch your hands out flat, the junior's palms are down, the elders' palms are up, and the elders hold the juniors' hands. The elders can sit and hold the hands of the juniors. Family etiquette. Conjugal etiquette when getting married.
8. Hand-to-hand gifts
It is only used when the student bows to Confucius, and the teacher returns the salute on behalf of Confucius. On the statue of Confucius, Confucius used this gesture of returning the salute. Folded hands in front of the chest, pushed, flat. The teacher can't just return this gift.
9 Bow salute
Hang your hands and bow down. The bow can be large or small, and the lower you go, the more respectful. The chin bows, and the elders are used to return the salute.
1o Comes with a hand gift
The hands are attached to the chest and abdomen, and the upper hand is on the left of the man and the right of the woman. Stand before the big salute and raise the national flag. Show sincerity and righteousness. Shaking hands, waving hands, waving hands, hugging, getting up, applauding, nodding, bowing in response, smiling, asking for instructions, is also etiquette, belonging to the category of "etiquette" and "appearance". The above ceremonial actions seem complicated, but usually only the equal and equal bow between friends and the first bow of the chief are used. What the other party does, how to pay it back, it's very simple. The rules of etiquette are to come and go, two-way reciprocity, orderly and placed. The other party salutes and must return the salute. No matter how high the status is or how long the seniority is, you must return the courtesy, otherwise it will be rude and rude. The answer nodded and bowed, all of which were salutes. Bow to the ancestors of heaven and earth, but the ancestors of heaven and earth do not return the salute. Because they have been "giving gifts" to us, we are just returning the favor and repaying the reward. Liturgical actions are based on the two basic values of etiquette, rules and etiquette. These are just the basic norms. Ritual actions can vary. Different cultures and customs are different, and there are also differences in etiquette and actions. There are basic formulas, and there are differences, so that they can be distinguished and appropriate. Other countries and regions influenced by Confucian culture in Japan and South Korea retain Confucian cultural traditions, and they are all branches of Confucian culture. Bow according to your own tradition, so that you will have a different place, and it is appropriate. In the six major regions of China, etiquette has been taken to the extreme by the monarchy, and now it has been interrupted, and it is necessary to return to the original of Zhou etiquette, combine the achievements of Western culture, formulate etiquette, and connect ancient and modern China and foreign countries. There can be differences in the implementation of the practice in different places. The new rites inherit the ancient rites, and the ceremonial actions widen the distance between people and make mutual respect. At the same time, it changes and conforms to people's hearts, shortens the distance between people, increases the "hand-holding" ceremony, and makes mutual love. It is appropriate to get the best of both worlds. The ceremonial actions have changed the appearance of humility, Qiande is resolute and upright, and Kunde is elegant and noble. Salute people and be virtuous.
summary
The internal rules of etiquette: two-way, equal and reciprocal, orderly and placed. The function of the rite is: respect for life, respect for affection, respect for sacredness. The respect of the rites can be transferred to work and study to treat people, dedication and respect, respect and respect, people are first-class people. If people lose their rituals and rituals, they have no respect, they are disrespectful in everything, and they become second-rate and third-rate people. The ceremonial actions of the ancestors make people respect first. A handshake can only produce affection, not respect. Promote character, mention national character, and indecent can't. The rite is based on the straight road, and the heavy way is also the way, and the way of forgiveness. The rules of Shi (beginning): humble oneself and respect others, and do the way of respect. The rules of retribution: repay each other with a straight road, come and go, and return the favor. You can re-report, vote for my peach, and repay Qiong Yao. You can't report back, you can't report lightly, you can't not report it. Those who know etiquette know reason, those who are polite are reasonable, and courtesy is reasonable. Etiquette comes from the heart, and etiquette comes from oneself. "Self-denial" is combined with "self-denial". "Retribution" is combined with "benevolence". Zi said: "Self-denial is benevolence." Zi said: "For the benevolence of oneself, but by others?" ”
The internal rules of etiquette: two-way, equal and reciprocal, orderly and placed. The function of the rite is: respect for life, respect for affection, respect for sacredness. The respect of the rites can be transferred to work and study to treat people, dedication and respect, respect and respect, people are first-class people.
If people lose their rituals and rituals, they have no respect, they are disrespectful in everything, and they become second-rate and third-rate people.
The ceremonial actions of the ancestors make people respect first. A handshake can only produce affection, not respect. Promote character, mention national character, and indecent can't. (To be continued.) If you like this work, you are welcome to come to the starting point (.) to vote for the recommendation vote monthly ticket, your support is my biggest motivation. For mobile phone users, please go to M to read.