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Ai Wo Wo (Steamed Rice Cakes with Sweet Stuffing): Beijing’s Snow-White Bite of History
This article introduces Aiwowo, a snow-white chewy glutinous rice snack originating from Ming imperial courts. It covers touching folk legends, its mixed nut sweet filling, mild nourishing effects and Huguosi Snacks serving authentic versions.
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Mencius – Chapter 9.2 Shun’s Unannounced Marriage and the Plausibility of Deception
Mencius explains Shun wed secretly to preserve the essential marital bond, for his hostile parents would forbid it. Though aware of his brother’s murder plots, Shun sincerely trusted his feigned care; gentlemen fall for plausible pretense but not absurd falsehoods.
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Mencius – Chapter 9.1. Shun’s Filial Longing
Mencius explains Shun wept from sorrowful longing for his unloving parents. Though blessed with wealth, status and the whole realm, no worldly glory eased his pain. Great filial piety lies in lifelong heartfelt yearning for one’s parents.
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Bu Huo (Free from Doubts / Age of Forty)
This term describes the state of being able to clearly discern all principles of things and no longer feeling perplexed. It originates from the Analects (Wei Zheng chapter): “At fifteen, I set my heart on learning; at thirty, I took my stand; at forty, I was free from doubt; at fifty, I knew the…
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The Analects – Chapter 17.25
Confucius remarks women and petty folk are hard to get along with: too close and they grow disrespectful; too distant and they resent him. This much-debated line reflects ancient social limits and a lesson on balanced interpersonal boundaries.