東怒西怨(They complain to one person and vent
their anger on another.)
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中國的南北王朝時代，有一個著名的大臣與文學家，他的名字是顏之推。
他寫了一本書分享自己的人生經驗給他的孩子，他所寫的這本書被大家所喜愛與傳播，這本書其中的許多內容至今為止仍然深刻地影響著許多中國人。
他在這本書中寫過一段話如下。
一個有節操的知識份子應當堅持走正直的道路、這個人應該藉由高尚的品德來讓自己的名望得到提升，這個人在人生低潮的時候應該安靜地等候機會。
這個人即使在工作上沒有得到好的發展，這個人即使在中央政府內沒有受到應有的重視，但這個人也不會感到焦慮，這個人會順從地接受上天的安排。
但我看到現在的中央政府內急切地追求權力、這個人為了自已能夠升職，這些人會到處奔走希望跟更多人打好關係，這些人會使出一些令人感到羞恥的手段來壓低別人與提高自己，這些人會把工作上的好成果攬到自己身上，這些人在與他人對談時會表現出一種很強勢且聲音高亢的狀態，這些人向東邊發出埋怨向西邊發出怒氣，這些人抓住他的長官的把柄來要脅他的長官，並藉此取得不正當的利益，這些人表現出一種自己很有能力的樣子公開地發表他對許多事情的意見，這些人希望藉由這個方式讓自己受到國王的重視。
針對這些人的行為，我感覺到他們非常的無恥，這些人藉由這些令人覺得不齒的手段得到中央政府的職位晉升，這些人會對外誇口說因為自己的工作能力與品德很好所以才得到國王的重視，我認為這些人的行為跟那些為了吃飽去偷食物還有為了保暖去偷衣服的人們沒有差別。
這句成語直接翻譯的意思是向東邊發出埋怨向西邊發出怒氣。
這句成語被用來形容一個人看甚麼都不滿意，這個人不停地發脾氣與埋怨。
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。
你的工作職場中有這類型的人嗎?你是否曾經為了希望升職作出一些令你自己感到羞愧的事情呢?
我期待這故事能讓你產生一些新的收穫。
出處為顏之推-顏氏家訓-卷5－省事篇
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They complain to one person and vent their
anger on another.(東怒西怨)
This blog was originally intended as an
introduction to Chinese culture for international friends. For the sake of
simplicity and ease of understanding, traditional titles such as 'Emperor' and
'King' have been simplified to 'King', and the names of the individuals in
question are used directly wherever possible. This is for the convenience of
translation, not for the sake of historical accuracy. If you wish to consult
rigorous historical materials, please refer to the sources listed at the end of
the text.
During the Northern and Southern Dynasties
period in China, there was a famous minister and writer named Yan Zhitui.
He wrote a book in which he shared his life
experiences with his children. This book was widely read and circulated, and
many of its ideas still influence Chinese people today.
In this book, he wrote the following
passage:
'A principled intellectual should adhere to
the path of integrity. This person should enhance their reputation through
noble character and quietly await opportunity during times of hardship.'
Even if they don't advance in their career
or receive due recognition within the central government, they won't feel anxious;
they will accept fate's arrangement.
But I see the current central government as
being filled with people who are eager to pursue power. In order to get
promoted, these people will run around trying to cultivate relationships with
as many people as possible. They will use shameful means to belittle others and
elevate themselves. They will take credit for good work results. When
conversing with others, they act domineeringly and speak loudly. They complain
to one person and vent their anger on another. They will exploit their
superiors' weaknesses to blackmail them and gain illicit benefits. They will
publicly express their opinions on many matters, hoping to gain the king's
favour.
I find the behaviour of these people
utterly shameless. They obtained promotions in the central government through
despicable means and boast that they gained the king's favour because of their
excellent skills and character. In my opinion, their actions are no different
to those of people who steal food to fill their stomachs or clothes to keep
warm.
This idiom literally translates as
"complaining to the east and venting anger to the west".
This idiom means "They complain to one
person and vent their anger on another."
It is used to describe someone who is
dissatisfied with everything and constantly throws tantrums and complains.
Dear friend, what insights or thoughts did
you gain from this story?
Have you encountered this type of person in
your workplace? Have you ever done anything in the hope of getting promoted
that you now regret?
I hope this story offers you some new
insights.