The law of the jungle eats the strong, scrimps on food and clothing, forgets to sleep and eat, works hard and forgets to eat, has plenty of food and clothing

1. The weak eats the strong [ruò ròu qiáng shí]

Explanation: Originally refers to the weak among animals being raped Who devour. It is a metaphor for the weak being swallowed up by the strong.

From: Tang Dynasty Han Yu's "Preface to Master Wenchang of Sending Buddha to the Buddha": "The meat of the weak is food for the strong."

Translation: The meat of the weak is food for the strong.

2. Frugality in food and clothing [jié yī suō shí]

Explanation: frugality, shrinkage: saving. Save money on food and clothing. Describe thrift.

From: Han Dynasty Sima Qian's "Historical Records: Biographies of Dai Shi": "Able to eat less, endure cravings, and save clothes."

Translation: Can lighten diet, control hobbies, and save clothes.

3. Forgetting sleep and food [ fèi qǐn wàng shí ]

Explanation: waste: stop. I couldn't care less about sleeping and forgot to eat. Describes concentrated efforts.

From: Preface to "Qushui Poetry" by Wang Rong of Qi Dynasty in the Southern Dynasty: "It is still clear that I have forgotten my bed, and I have forgotten my meal."

Translation: It is also particularly interesting. He was not allowed to sleep, and at noon, he forgot to eat.

4. Being so angry that you forget to eat [ fā fèn wàng shí ]

Explanation: Study or work so hard that you even forget to eat. Described as very diligent.

From: "The Analects of Confucius·Shuer" by Confucius in the Warring States Period: "When you are so angry that you forget to eat, and when you are happy you forget about your worries, you don't know that old age is coming."

Translation: Work hard and work hard continuously. I forgot to eat, I was so happy that I forgot all my worries, I didn't even know that I was getting old, that's all.

5. Sufficient food and clothing [fēng yī zú shí]

Explanation: enough. There is plenty of food and clothing. Describes a wealthy life.

From: Volume 15 of "Tang Yan" by Wang Dingbao of the Five Dynasties: "The official in the hall has plenty of food and clothing."

Translation: The official in the hall has enough food and clothing. All are rich and sufficient.