He can do this enormous task alone(一夔已足)
The Xia Dynasty from 2070 BC to 1600 BC was
the first hereditary dynasty in Chinese history.
In ancient China before the Xia Dynasty,
China was made up of many different tribes.
At that time, there were several very
famous leaders, one of whom was called (Shun).
History books tell a story about him.
He believes that music can cultivate
people's minds and improve their quality. So he hoped to find a music expert to
be in charge of promoting music.
He searched among the people and found an
expert named (Kui).
After talking to (Kui), he thought that
(Kui) could take on this important task.
(Kui) began to compose music and dance
after accepting this position. He taught the people of various tribes the music
and dance he had composed. The music is gentle and harmonious, and everyone who
listens to it feels very calm and comfortable.
A minister said to (Shun).
Do we need to find some more people to help
(Kui) spread this beautiful music?
(Shun) replied with a smile.
His talent surpasses all others, and his
creativity is very strong. I think (Kui) one person is enough,
This idiom is used to praise a person who
can do a difficult job alone.
Dear friend, what kind of inspiration or
thought do you have after hearing this story?
Do you have the ability to do a job
independently? What is your favourite music?
I hope this story can give you a new
harvest.
一夔已足(He can do this enormous task alone)
公元前2070年-公元前1600年的夏王朝是中國歷史上第一個世襲制朝代
夏王朝之前的中國上古時期，中國是由許多不同的部落所組成。
當時曾經有過幾位非常知名的領導者，其中一個領導者的名字叫做(舜)。
歷史書上記載了一個他的故事。
他認為音樂可以陶冶人民的心性，可以提升人民的素質。所以他希望找一個音樂專家來負責推廣音樂。
他在民間尋找，找到了一個專家，這個專家的名字叫做(夔)。
他與(夔)對談之後，他認為(夔)可以承擔這個重要的任務。
(夔)接受了這個職位後就開始編寫音樂與舞蹈，他把他所編寫的這些音樂與舞蹈教導各個部落的人民，這些音樂平穩和諧，聽到的人都會覺得心情非常的平靜與舒服。
有一個大臣對(舜)說。
我們是否要再找幾個人來協助(夔)傳播這些美好的音樂呢?
(舜)笑著回答。
他的才能勝過眾人，他的創作力非常的旺盛。我認為(夔)一個人就夠了，
這句成語被用來讚美一個人可以獨力完成一項艱鉅的工作。
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。
你是否具備獨立完成一項工作的能力嗎?你最喜歡那種音樂類型呢?
我希望這故事能讓你產生一些新的收穫。
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