Make your parents' bed and pillow every night and greet them every morning. (晨昏定省)
There is a classic Chinese Confucian book called the 'Book of Rites'.
It records the rules and regulations of the ancient Zhou dynasty in China in detail. It sets out the etiquette and norms that people of every social class should abide by.
The Zhou dynasty was the last feudal hereditary dynasty in Chinese history and the longest-lasting. It began in 1046 BC and ended in 256 BC.
One chapter of the Book of Rites records personal life norms applicable to both nobles and civilians.
These norms have influenced Chinese society for over 3,000 years.
The book contains many examples of how children should behave towards their parents, some of which are recorded below.
As a child, he should do his best to keep his parents warm in winter and cool in summer.
He should make the bed and prepare the pillow for his parents every night and greet them every morning.
A young woman should inform her parents whenever she goes out, and she should also greet her parents whenever she comes home.
A young man should maintain a positive attitude. He should only go out when necessary and should not waste time hanging around outside. He should study actively and keep a notebook to record his learning experiences.
When he gets along with people twice his age, he should treat these elders with the same respect he shows his father.
When he socialises with people ten years older than him, he should treat them with the politeness he shows his brothers.
When a young man socialises with people who are five years older than him, he should treat them with the humility he shows to his peers.
Young people should avoid doing dangerous things or going to dangerous places because it will worry their parents.
They should also avoid slandering others and acting frivolously, as this will make their parents ashamed of them.
Young people should behave well, avoid doing bad things and not take shortcuts.
Otherwise, your parents will be despised by others because of your behaviour.
This idiom literally means making your parents' bed and pillow every night and greeting them every morning.
This idiom describes the daily etiquette of a person serving their parents.
Dear friends, what thoughts or inspiration do you have after listening to this story?
Do you have a good relationship with your parents? Do you consider your parents' feelings when making choices and decisions?
I hope this story brings you new insights.
晨昏定省(Make your parents' bed and pillow every night and greet them every morning.)
中國的儒家有一本經典的書籍，這本書的名字是(禮記)。
這本書中詳細地記載了中國古代的周王朝的典章制度，在這本書中紀錄了生活在這個社會的每個階層的人應該遵守的禮儀與規範。
周王朝是中國歷史上最後一個封建世襲的王朝，周王朝也是中國歷史上延續時間最久的王朝。周王朝開始於西元前1046年、結束於西元前256年。
禮記這本書中有一章，這一中記載了一些個人的生活規範，這些生活規範適用於貴族也適用於平民。
這些生活規範已經影響了中國人超過3000年。
這本書中記載了很多關於子女應該如何與父母親相處的方式與心態，其中一小部分的記載如下。
一個身為子女的人，他應該再盡自己的能力讓父母在冬天可以過得溫暖，讓父母在夏天可以過得涼爽。
一個身為子女的人，他應該在每天的晚上替父母鋪床安枕，他應該在每天的早晨向父母問候請安。
一個身為字女的人，他應該在每次出門前都跟他的父母親知會一聲，他從外面回到家後也要主動跟父母親打招呼。
一個年輕人應該要保持積極與正面的心態，他只有在有必要的時候才出門，他不應該隨意地浪費時間在外面閒晃。他應該積極的學習，並且要準備一本記事簿寫下自己學習的心得。
一個年輕人在與那些比自己年長自己一倍的人相處時，應當對待自己父親的尊敬的態度去對待這些長輩。
一個年輕人在與那些比自己年長十歲的人相處時，應當用對待自己兄長的有禮貌的態度去對待這些年齡比自己大上一截的人。
一個年輕人在與那些比自己年長五歲的人相處時，應當用對待自己平輩的謙虛的態度去對待這些與自己年齡相近的人。
一個年輕人應該避免去做一些危險的行為與去一些危險的地方，因為你的父母會因為你的這些行為感到擔憂。
一個年輕人應該避免去詆毀他人與行動輕浮，因為你的父母會因為你的這些行為而感到羞愧。
一個年輕人應該要行為光明的做事與做人、應該要避免做壞事、一個年輕人不應該投機取巧。
因為你的父母親會因為你的這些行為而被其他人輕視。
這句成語直接翻譯的意思是在每天的晚上替父母鋪床安枕，在每天的早晨向父母問候請安。
這句成語被用來形容一個人侍奉父母的日常禮節。
親愛的朋友，你聽完這個故事有怎樣的啟發或有怎樣的想法呢。
你和你的父母的關係好嗎?你做選擇與決定的時候會考慮到你的父母的感受嗎?
我期待這故事能讓你產生一些新的收穫。
出處為禮記-曲禮上
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