<p class="ql-block">May 19, 2023</p><p class="ql-block"><b>The Idiom I Most Like for Modifying Person’s Demeanor</b></p><p class="ql-block">I am delighted to have recently learned some English vocabulary. These words can be used to effectively describe and modify someone's actions, behavior, or conduct, conveying their qualities or characteristics. It is important to use these words appropriately and in the right context to convey the intended meaning. For example, positive words include such adjectives as calm, polite, gracious, humble, and gracious, and negative words include such adjectives as reckless, jumpy, panicky, noisy, annoyed, lazy, worried, and anxious.</p><p class="ql-block">These words remind me of similar expressions and idioms in my native language: Chinese. According to various sources, there are estimated to be tens of thousands of idioms in Chinese. Some sources suggest that there are around 20,000 to 30,000 commonly used idioms, while others claim the number exceeds 50,000. It's important to note that not all idioms are actively used, and many are more commonly encountered in written texts, literature, or specific contexts.</p><p class="ql-block">Personally, I have learned a few of them, perhaps less than 1,000, which would be considered a moderate level of familiarity among intellectuals. These amounts do not include general words besides idioms.</p><p class="ql-block">However, only the amount of vocabulary mastered is not the sole factor in personal cultivation. Knowledge, demeanor, attitude, manners, speech, wisdom, and expression are crucial aspects to consider.</p><p class="ql-block">One of my favorite Chinese poems is by Su Shi, a sage poet from the Song Dynasty. He wrote, “Wrap your life in rough clothes; have a poetic and scholarly spirit within.” The essence of the poem lies in the second half of the sentence, expressed through a four-character idiom that roughly as translated in “腹诗气华” means “poetry is inside, but talent and splendor are outward” .</p><p class="ql-block">This idiom beautifully captures the essence of refining one's demeanor. It reminds us that true elegance and charisma stem not only from outward appearances but also from the inner reservoirs of talent and wisdom. Our actions, attitude, and speech reflect our internal cultivation and character.</p><p class="ql-block">By nurturing our inner selves, we cultivate genuine wisdom, emotional intelligence, and creativity, which naturally radiate through our external . It is crucial, therefore, to focus on expanding our knowledge, fostering the right attitude, practicing good manners, and continually honing our communication skills. Only through comprehensive cultivation in these areas can we truly become individuals who possess both inner substance and external grace.</p><p class="ql-block">Cultivating an elegant demeanor primarily comes from cultural knowledge, reading, and continuous learning. I have devoted a significant amount of time and energy to studying in the first half of my life, and I am determined to continue studying diligently in the years to come."</p> <p class="ql-block">2023 年 5 月 19 日</p><p class="ql-block">我最喜欢的修饰人风度的成语</p><p class="ql-block">我很高兴最近学习了一些英语词汇。这些词可以用来有效地描述和修饰某人的行为、举止或举止，传达他们的品质或特征。重要的是在正确的上下文中适当地使用这些词来传达预期的含义。例如，正面词包括冷静、礼貌、亲切、谦虚和亲切等形容词，负面词包括鲁莽、神经质、恐慌、嘈杂、恼怒、懒惰、担心和焦虑等形容词。</p><p class="ql-block">这些词让我想起了我的母语：汉语中类似的表达和成语。根据各种资料，估计汉语中有数以万计的成语。一些消息来源表明，大约有 20,000 到 30,000 个常用习语，而其他人则声称这个数字超过 50,000 个。请务必注意，并非所有习语都被积极使用，许多习语在书面文本、文学作品或特定上下文中更常见。</p><p class="ql-block">我个人学过几个，大概不到1000个，在知识分子中也算是中等水平了。这些数量不包括习语以外的一般词。</p><p class="ql-block">但是，仅仅掌握词汇量并不是个人修养的唯一因素。知识、举止、态度、举止、言语、智慧和表达是需要考虑的重要方面。</p><p class="ql-block">我最喜欢的中国诗歌之一是宋代圣人苏轼的诗歌。他写道：“用粗糙的衣服包裹你的生活；有一种诗意和学术精神。”这首诗的精髓在于后半句，用一个四字成语表达出来，大致译为“腹诗气华”，意思是“内有诗，外有才气”。</p><p class="ql-block">这个成语很好地抓住了修身养性的精髓。它提醒我们，真正的优雅和魅力不仅来自外表，还来自内在的才华和智慧。我们的一举一动、态度、言谈反映了我们的内在修养和性格。</p><p class="ql-block">通过培养我们的内在自我，我们培养了真正的智慧、情商和创造力，它们会通过我们的外在表达自然而然地散发出来。因此，重要的是要专注于扩展我们的知识，培养正确的态度，养成良好的举止，并不断磨练我们的沟通技巧。只有在这些方面全面修炼，我们才能真正成为内质外貌兼备的人。</p><p class="ql-block">修养风采，主要来自文化知识、阅读和不断学习。我在前半生投入了大量的时间和精力在学习上，我决心在未来的岁月里继续努力学习。”</p>