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<strong>弟子規 聖人訓 首孝弟 次謹信

Di Zi Gui or Standards for Being a Good Student and Child is a book that was taught by Chinese saints and sages of the ancient past. The book first teaches us how to be fealty to our parents, and how to be respectful and loving to our siblings. It then teaches us how to be cautious with all people, matters, and objects in our daily lives; how to be a trust worthy person; and to believe in the teachings of the ancient saints and sages.

《弟子規》是中國古聖先賢的教誨。首先它教導我們應該怎麼孝順父母和尊重敬愛我們的兄弟姐妹。然後它教我們在日常生活中，對所有人、事、物，要如何保持小心謹慎，要我們做一個有信用的人，教我們要相信古聖先賢的教誨。

<strong>泛愛眾 而親仁 有餘力 則學交

Furthermore, it teaches us to love all equally, and to be close to and learn from people of virtue and compassion. Only when have accomplished all the above can we then study further and learn literature and art to improve the quality of our cultural and spiritual lives.

接著它教導我們應該要平等地去愛一切眾生，要親近仁慈、有德行的人，向他們學習我們必須先把自己本份內的責任都做到了，如還有剩餘的時間和精力，才可以更進一步學習研究文學藝術，來提升自己的精神生活品質。

第 一 章

入則孝

<strong>父母呼 應勿緩 父母命 行勿懶

When my parents call me, I will answer them right away. When they ask me to for something, I will do it quickly.

當父母在呼喚我，我要馬上回答他們。父母命令我做的事，我要趕快去做。

<strong>父母教 須敬聽 父母責 須順承

When my parents instruct me, I will listen respectfully. When my parents reproach me, I will obey and accept their scolding. I will try hard to change and improve myself, to start anew.

對父母的教誨，我要恭敬地傾聽。對父母的指責，我要順從承受，並且還要努力地改過自新。

<strong>冬則溫 夏則清 晨則省 昏則定

In the winter, I will keep my parents warm; in the summer, I will keep my parents cool. I will always greet my parents in the morning to show them that I care. At night I will always make sure my parents rest well.

冬天我要讓父母的身體保持暖和，夏天能保持涼爽。每天早晨我要跟父母請安，表示我對父母的關懷，夜晚我要讓父母睡得安穩。

<strong>出必告 反必面 居有常 業無變

Before going out, I must tell my parents where I are going. For parents are always concerned about their children. After returning home, I must go and see my parents to let them know I am back, so they do not worry about me. I will maintain a permanent place to stay and lead a routine life. I will persist in whatever I do and will not change my aspirations at will.

出門前我應該先稟告父母，讓他們知道我去了哪裡，因為父母時刻都在為子女們操心。回家後，我應該先拜見父母，讓他們知道我回來了，讓父母安心。居住的地方要固定，生活要有規律，做事要有恆心，不要隨意更改自己的志向。

<strong>事雖小 勿擅為 苟擅為 子道虧

A matter might be trivial, but if it is wrong to do it or unfair to another person, I must mot do if thinking if will bear little or no consequence. If I do, I am not being a dutiful child because my parents would not want to see me doing things that are irrational or illegal.

雖然只是一件小事，如果不合情理，不要任意去做。如果做了，就是不孝，因為父母不會願意見到子女做不合情、理、法的事情。

<strong>物雖小 勿私藏 苟私藏 親心傷

Even though an object might be small, I will mot keep it a secret from my parents. If I do, I will hurt my parent feelings.

東西雖小，不要私自收藏。如果私自收藏東西，父母知道後，一定會感到很傷心的。

<strong>親所好 力為具 親所惡 謹為去

If whatever pleases my parents is fair and reasonable, I will try my best to attain if for them. If something displeases my parents, if within reason I will cautiously keep it away from them.

父母合情、合理、合法的愛好，我要盡力為他們準備好。在合理的範圍內，如果有人、事、物令父母感到厭惡，我也要儘可能性謹慎地為他們除去。

<strong>身有傷 胎親憂 德有傷 胎親羞

When my body is hurt, my parents will be worried. If my virtues are compromised, my parents will feel ashamed.

如果我們的身體受了傷，我的父母就會擔憂。如果我的德行不好，我的父母會因此而感到羞愧。

<strong>親愛我 孝何難 親憎我 孝方賢

When I have loving parents, it is not difficult to be dutiful to them. But if I can be dutiful to parents who hate me, only when will I meet the standards of the saints and sages for being a dutiful child.

如我的父母親愛我，孝順父母並不困難。但是如果我的父母憎厭我，我清寒是能一樣地孝敬他們，那才符合聖賢人行孝的標準。

<strong>親有過 諫使更 恰吾色 柔吾聲

When my parents do wrong, I will urge them to change I will do it with a kind facial expression and a warm gentle voice.

父母有過失，要力勸他們更改。勸他們的時候，我們的表情要委婉，聲音要柔和。

<strong>諫不入 悅復諫 號泣隨 達無怨

If they do not accept my advice, I will wait until they are in a happier mood before I attempt to dissuade them again, followed by crying, if necessary, to make them understand. If they end up whipping me I will not hold a grudge against them.

如果父母不接受我們的勸告，我們可以等父母心情好一點時，兩次地勸告他們。如果父母還是不肯接受，我們可以接著用哭泣的方式使父母覺悟。即使因此被父母鞭打，我們心裡也不會起怨恨的心。

<strong>親有疾 藥先嚐 晝夜侍 不離床

When my parents are ill, I will taste the medicine first before giving if to them. I will take care of them night and day and stay by their bedside.

父母親生病了，所喝的湯藥，我們自己要先嚐過。我們早晚都要在父母的床旁細心地服侍他們。

<strong>喪三年 常悲咽 居處變 酒肉絕

During the first three years of mourning after my parents have passed away, I will remember them with gratitude and feel sad often for not being able to repay them for their kindness in raising me. During this period I will arrange my home to reflect my grief and sorrow. I will also avoid festivities and indulgence in food and alcoholic drinks.

替父母守喪的三年裡，我們應該要常惦記著父母養育之恩未報而感到悲傷哽咽。在這段期間內，家裡的佈置應該有哀泣的氣氛。我們應該要避免去遊樂場所、參加喜慶典禮或者是大吃大喝。

<strong>喪盡禮 祭盡誠 事死者 如事生

I will observe proper etiquette in arranging my parent funerals. I will hold the memorial ceremony and commemorate my parent anniversaries with utmost sincerity. I will serve my departed parents as if they were still alive.

我們要依禮辦理父母的喪事，要用至誠的心祭祀父母。我們侍奉已過世的父母要如同父母在世時一樣。

第 二 章

出則弟

<strong>兄道友 弟道恭 兄弟睦 孝在中

If I am the older sibling, I will befriend the younger ones. If I am the younger sibling, I will respect and love the older ones. Only when I can maintain harmonious relationships with my siblings am I being dutiful to my parents.

為人兄長要友愛自己的弟弟妹妹，弟弟妹妹應該要尊重敬愛自己的兄長。兄弟姐妹能和睦相處，就是在孝敬父母。

<strong>財物輕 怨何生 言語忍 忿自泯

When is value my familial ties more than property and belongings, no resentment will come between me and my siblings. When I am careful with words and hold back hurtful comments, my feelings of anger naturally die out.

當兄弟姐妹懂得重視同胞的情義超過財物時，彼此就不會為了爭取財物而產生怨恨。如彼此說話都能謹慎、有耐心、能容忍，忿恨的心自然就熄滅了。

<strong>或飲食 或坐走 長者先 幼者後

Whether I am drinking, eating, walking, or sitting, I will let the elders go first; the younger ones should follow.

無論是吃、喝，還是在坐、在走，都應該要讓長者先，幼者跟隨在後。

<strong>長呼人 即代叫 人不在 已即到

When an elder is asking for someone, I will get that person for him right away. If I cannot find that person, I will immediately report back, and put myself at the elder’s service instead.

如長者在叫喚人，要立即代長者去叫。如那人不在，自己要馬上回來向長者報告，並且要代替那人為長者服務。

<strong>稱尊長 勿呼名 對尊長 勿見能

When I address an elder, is should not call him by his given name. These is in accord with ancient Chinese etiquette. In front of an elder, I will never show off.

依中國古禮，稱呼尊長不可以稱他的名。在尊長前，不要賣弄自己的才能。

<strong>路過長 疾趨揖 長無言 退恭立

If I meet an elder I know on the street, I will promptly clasp m hands and greet nm with a bow. If the does not speak to me, I will step back and respectfully stand aside.

在路上遇到我認識的長者，我應該要快速向前跟長者鞠躬敬禮。如果他不開口跟我說話，我應該恭敬地退立在一旁。

<strong>騎下馬 乘下車 過猶待 百步餘

Should I be riding a horse and spot an elder I know walking, I will dismoun and pay respect to the elder. If I am riding in a carriage, I will stop, get out of the carriage, and ask if I can give the elder a ride. If I meet an elder passing by, I will stand aside and wait respectfully. I will not leave until the elder disappears from my sight.

當我正騎在馬上，在路上遇到我認識的長者，我應該下馬跟長者致敬。如果我是乘坐在馬車上，我就應該停住馬車後下車跟長者先致敬，然後請問長者是否能載他一程。在路上遇到我認識的長者經過，我應該要恭敬站立在一旁等候，等長者走遠見不到了，我才能離去。

<strong>長者立 幼勿坐 長者坐 命乃坐

When an elder is standing, I will not sit. After an elder sits down, I sit only when I am told to do so .

當尊長還站立著，我不可以坐下，要等尊長先坐後，然後叫我坐，我才能坐。

<strong>尊長前 聲要低 低不聞 卻非宜

Before an elder, I will speak softly. But if my voice is too low and hard to hear, it is not appropriate.

在尊長前，說話聲音要低。如果太低，聽不清楚也不適宜。

<strong>進必趨 退必遲 問起對 視勿移

When meeting an elder, I will walk briskly towards him; when leaving, I will not exit in haste. When answering a question, I will look at the person who is asking me question.

會見尊長，要快步走到長者面前；離開時，動作不要倉促。回答長者問題時，眼睛要正視長者。

<strong>事諸父 如事父 事諸兄 如事兄

I will serve my uncles as if I am serving my parents. I will treat my cousins as if they are my own siblings.

侍奉自己的伯叔或堂伯叔，要如同侍奉自己的父母一樣。對待堂兄弟、表兄弟，也要如同對待自己的親兄弟一樣。

第 三 章

謹

<strong>朝起早 夜眠遲 老易至 惜此時

I will get up each morning before my parents; at night, I will go to bed only after my parents have gone to sleep. When I realize hat time is passing me by and cannot be urned back, and that I am getting older year by year, I will especially treasure the present moment.

每天早晨我要比父母起得是,夜晚要等父母睡後才睡，當覺察到時間一去不返時，自己已經在一年一年地變老，更應該格外地珍惜眼前的時光。

<strong>晨必盥 兼漱口 便溺回 軋洗手

When do I get up in the morning. I will wash my face and brush my teeth. After using the toilet, I will always wash my hands.

早晨起床後要先洗臉、刷牙。上完廁所，要馬上洗手。

<strong>冠必正 紐必結 襪與履 俱緊切

I must wear my hat straight, and make sure the hooks of my clothes are tied. My socks and shoes should also be worn neatly and correctly.

帽子一定要載正，衣服的紐扣要結整齊，襪子和鞋子要穿整齊。

<strong>置冠服 有定位 勿亂頓 致汙穢

I will always place my hat and clothes away in their proper places. I will not carelessly throw my clothes around, for that will get them dirty.

帽子和衣服要放在一個固定的地方，不要亂放，不然衣服會被弄髒。

<strong>衣貴潔 不貴華 上循分 下稱家

It is more important that my clothes are clean, rather than how extra vagant they are. I will wear only what is suitable for my station. At home, I will wear clothes according to my family traditions and customers.

穿的衣服要乾淨，是否華麗並不重要。穿著要適合自己的身體和地位。在家的穿著也要合乎傳統和習慣。

<strong>對飲食 勿揀擇 食適可 勿過則

When it comes to eating and drinking, I will not pick and choose my food. I will only eat the right amount; I will not over-eat.

對飲料和食品，不要挑剔。吃的份量要適中，不要過飽。

<strong>年方少 勿飲酒 飲酒醉 最為醜

I am still young. I must not drink alcohol. When I am drunk, my behavior will turn ugly.

自己年紀還輕，不要學會喝酒。酒醉後的形象是非常醜陋的。

<strong>步從容 立端正 揖深圓 拜恭敬

I will always walk composed, with light and even steps. I will always stand up straight and tall. My bows will always be deep, with hands held in front and arms rounded. I will always pay my respect with reverence.

走路時，步伐要輕鬆、穩重。站立時，身體要端莊、正直。作揖時，身體要彎得深，手臂要圓。禮拜他人時，要恭敬。

<strong>勿踐閾 勿跛倚 勿箕踞 勿搖髀

I will not step on doorsills or stand leaning on one leg. I will not sit with my legs apart of sprawled out. I will not rock the lower part of my body while standing or sitting down..

腳不要踏門檻。站立時，身體不要歪靠在一隻腳。坐時兩腿不要叉開或伸展。不要援身體的下部。

<strong>緩揭簾 勿有聲 寬轉彎 勿觸稜

I will always lift the curtain slowly, and quietly. I must leave myself ample space when I turn so I will not bump into a corner.

掀開門簾時，動作要緩慢，不要發出聲音。轉彎的時候要給自己足夠的空間，灑去碰觸到稜角。

<strong>執虛器 如執盈 入虛室 如有人

I will hold empty containers carefully as if they were full. I will enter empty rooms as if they were occupied.

手握著空的容器，要如同滿的時候一樣小心謹慎。進入一個空的房間，要如同進入一個有人在的房間一樣。

<strong>事勿忙 忙多錯 勿畏雜 勿輕略

I will avoid doing things in a hurry, as doing things in haste will lead to many mistakes. I should not be afraid of difficult tasks, and I will not become cardless when a job is too easy.

做事不要匆忙，做事太匆忙容易導致許多錯誤。不要怕擔任艱難的工作，但也不要以為工作很容易，就輕視它，草率地去做。

<strong>鬥鬧場 絕勿近 邪僻事 絕勿問

I will keep away from rowdy places. I will not ask about things that are abnormal or unusual.

避免去鬥爭或胡鬧的場所，絕不過門邪惡或不正常的事情。

<strong>將入門 問孰存 將上堂 聲必揚

When I am about to enter a main entrance, I must first ask if someone is inside. Before entering a room, I must first make myself heard, so that those inside know someone is approaching.

進入房子大門以前，要先問房裡是否有人在。進入房間以前，一定要先把聲音提高，讓別人知道有人將要進來了。

<strong>人問誰 對以名 吾與我 不分明

If someone asks who I am, I must give my name. To answer ‘it is me’ or ‘Me is not sufficient.

若是有人問是誰，告訴他自己的名字。回答：是我，別人還是不能確認我是誰。

<strong>用人物 須明求 倘不問 即為偷

Before borrowing things from others, I must ask for permission. If I do not ask, it is stealing.

借用別人的物品，必須先得到別人的許可才可以拿來使用。如果事先沒有問就拿來用，那就是在偷竊。

<strong>借人物 及時還 後有急 借不難

When borrowing things from others, I will return them promptly. Later, if I have an urgent need, I will not have a problem borrowing from them again.

借用別人的物品，要按時歸還給別人。以後如有急需，再借就不會有困難。

第 四 章

信

<strong>凡出言 信為先 詐與妄 奚可焉

When I speak, honesty is important. Deceitful words and lies must not be tolerated.

只要我開口說話,就要講信用。怎麼可以用欺騙的言語或者是打妄語呢？

<strong>話說多 不如少 惟其是 勿佞巧

Rather than talking too much, it is better to speak less. I will speak only the truth, I will not twist the facts.

話說太多，不如少說幾句。要說真話，不要歪曲事實。

<strong>奸巧語 穢汙詞 市井氣 切戒之

I must wear my hat straight, and make sure the hooks of my clothes are tied. My socks and shoes should also be worn neatly and correctly.

奸詐狡猾的言語，骯髒醜惡的言詞以及市井小人不良的習氣一定要戒除。

<strong>見未真 勿輕言 知未的 勿輕傳

What I have not seen with my own eyes, I will not readily tell to others. What I do not know for sure, I will not easily pass on to others.

如果不是自己親眼所見，不要輕易地去告訴別人。尚未肯定過的事實，不要輕易地傳給別人聽。

<strong>事非宜 勿輕諾 苟輕諾 進退錯

If I am asked to do something that is inappropriate or bad, I must not agree to it. If I do, I will be doubly wrong.

如果不是件好事，不要輕易地承諾，不然無論我做還是不做，都是錯的。

<strong>凡道字 重且舒 勿急疾 勿模糊

I must speak clearly and to the point. I must not talk too fast or mumble.

只要說話，就該有重點，要說的舒暢，不要說得太快，也不要說得模糊不清。

<strong>彼說長 此說短 不關己 莫閒管

Some like to talk about the good points of others, while some like to talk about the faults of others. If it is none of my business, I will not get involved.

別人的說長道短,如與自己無關,就不要去多管。

<strong>見人善 即思齊 縱去遠 以漸躋

When I see others do good deeds, I must think about following their example. Even though my own achievements and still far behind those of others, I am getting closer.

見到別人行善，要馬上想到向他們看齊。即使現在跟他們相距還差得很遠，但已經開始慢慢地跟上了。

<strong>見人惡 即內省 有則改 無加警

When I see others do wrong, I must immediately reflect upon myself. If I have made the same mistake, I will correct it. If not, I will take extra care to not make the same mistake.

見到別人造惡，自己要即時反省。如果我犯有同樣的過失，要馬上把它改正。如果沒有，我要更加地警惕自己不要去犯。

<strong>唯德學 唯才藝 不如人 當自礪

When my morals, conduct, knowledge, and skills seem not as good as those of others, I will encourage myself to be better.

當我自己的道德、品行、學問和才能、技藝不如別人時，我應該勉勵自己努力地去改進。

<strong>若衣服 若飲食 不如人 勿生戚

If the clothes I wear, and the food I eat and drink are not as good as that of others, I should not be concerned.

如果只是自己的衣服和飲食不如人，不要為此而憂戚或感到慚愧。

<strong>聞過怒 聞譽樂 損友來 益友卻

If criticism makes me angry and compliments make me happy, bad company will come my way and good friends will shy away.

如果我聽到別人批評，就會生氣；聽到別人讚美，就會感到高興；壞朋友會接踵而來，好朋友會遠離我而去。

<strong>聞譽恐 聞過欣 直諒士 漸相親

If I am uneasy about compliments and appreciative of criticism, then sincere, understanding, and virtuous people will gradually come close to me.

如我聽到別人讚歎，就起恐慌；聽到別人批評，反而感到高興；有誠信又能諒解我的道德人士，才會逐漸願意與我親近。

<strong>無心非 名為錯 有心非 名為惡

If any mistake I make is inadvertent, it is merely a mistake. If it is done on purpose, however, it is an evil act.

如果自己無意犯了過失，那只是一個錯誤。如果是有意的，那就是在造惡。

<strong>過能改　歸於無　倘掩飾　增一辜

If I correct my mistake and do not repeat it, I no longer own the mistake. If I try to cover it up, I will be doubly wrong.

如果自己能把握過失改正不再造，就不再有過失。如果自己犯了過失不承認，還想去掩飾它，那就是錯上加錯。

第 五 章

泛愛眾

<strong>凡是人 皆須愛 天同覆 地同載

Human beings, regardless of nationality, race, or religion-everyone-should be loved equally. We are all sheltered by the same sky and we all live on the same planet Earth.

只要是人，不分國家、種族、宗教，都應該要平等地愛護。我們被同一個天空庇護著，我們同住在一個地球上。

<strong>行高者 名自高 人所重 非貌高

A person of high ideals and morals is highly respected. What people value is not based on outside appearance.

有崇高理想及道德水準的人，名望自然就高。我們所重視的，並非在一個人的外表。

<strong>才大者 望自大 人所服 非言大

A person’s outstanding abilities will naturally endow him with a good reputation. Admiration from others does not come from boasting or praising oneself.

才能出眾的人，名望自然大。人們所服從的，絕非因為一個人會說大話。

<strong>己有能 勿自私 人所能 勿輕訾

If I am a very capable person, I should use my capabilities for the benefit of others. Others people1`s dose not come from boasting or praising oneself.

如果自己有能力有才幹，不要把自己的能力才幹用作享受，要服務於大眾。對別人的能力才幹，不要輕易地毀謗。

<strong>勿諂富 勿驕貧 勿厭故 勿喜欣

I will not flatter the rich, or despise the poor. I will not ignore old friends, only taking delight in new ones.

不要諂媚有財富的人，不要瞧不起貧苦的人。不要厭棄舊朋友，只喜歡交新朋友。

<strong>人不閒 勿事攪 人不安 勿話擾

When a person is busy, I will not bother him with matters. When a person’s mind is not at ease, I will not bother him with words.

當別人正在忙時，不要用事去打攪他；當別人的心正感到不安時，不要用話去打擾他。

<strong>人有短 切莫揭 人有私 切莫說

If a person has a shortcoming, I will not expose it. If a person has a secret, I will not tell others.

別人的缺點和短處，不要故意去揭穿它。別人的私事和秘密，不要去說給別人聽。

<strong>道人善 即是善 人知之 愈思勉

Praising the goodness of others is a good deed in itself. When people are being praised and approved of, they will be encouraged to try even harder.

稱讚別人善，是一件善行。當別人知道自己被受肯定，就會愈加勉勵自己要更加精進。

<strong>揚人惡 即是惡 疾之甚 禍且作

Spreading rumors about the wrongdoings of others is a wrongdoing in itself. When the harm done has reached the extreme, misfortunes will surely follow.

宣揚別人惡，是件惡事。做多了，當傷害達到了極處，災禍就跟著降臨了。

<strong>善相勸 德皆建 過不規 道兩虧

When I encourage another to do good, both of our virtues are built up. If I do not tell another of his faults, we are both wrong.

如我們能互相勸勉向善，彼此的德行都會因此而建立。如果朋友有過失，我不告訴他，我們雙方都是錯的。

<strong>凡取與 貴分曉 與宜多 取宜少

Whether I take or give, I need to know the difference between the two. It is better to give more and take less.

無論是“拿”還是“給”，要知道它們有什麼不同。給的要多，拿的要少。

<strong>將加人 先問己 己不欲 即速已

What I ask others to do, I must first ask myself if I would be wiling to do. If it is not something I would be wiling to do, I will not ask others to do it.

我要求別人做的事，要先問自己願不願意做。自己不願意做的事，不要要求別人去做。

<strong>恩欲報 怨欲忘 報怨短 報恩長

I must repay the kindness of others and let go of my resentments. I will spend less time holding grudges and more time paying back the kindness of others.

別人給我的恩惠，我一定要報答。我對別人的怨恨，一定要忘記。我報怨的時間要越短越好，報恩的時間越長越好。

<strong>待婢僕 身貴端 雖貴端 慈而寬

When I am directing maids and servants, I will act honorably and properly. I will also treat them kindly and generously.

對待侍女和僕人，自己要端莊有禮。雖然自己的端莊有禮很重要，待他們依然要慈祥、要寬厚。

<strong>勢服人 心不然 理服人 方無言

if I use my influence to make them submissive, their hearts will not be with me. if I can convince them with sound reasoning, they will have nothing to object to.

如果自己利用權勢使他們服從，他們心理會不以為然。如果我能以理來勸服他們，他們才會無話可說。

第 六 章

親仁

<strong>同是人 類不齊 流俗眾 仁者希

We are all human, but we are not the same. Most of us are ordinary; only a very few have great virtues and high moral principles.

我們雖然都是人,但不同類.大多數人都很平凡,唯有極少數的人,有至大至善的品行道德。

<strong>果仁者 人多畏 言不諱 色不媚

A truly virtuous person is greatly respected by others. He will not be afraid to speak the rtuth and be will not fawn on others.

果真是一位有品德的人，人們會很敬畏他。他不怕說真話，也不會去奉承或討好別人。

<strong>能親仁 無限好 德日進 過日少

If I can be close to and learn from people of great virtue and compassion, I will benefit immensely. My virtues will grow daily and my wrongdoings will lessen day by day.

如果我能親近又能跟隨一位有德行的人學習，我能得到無限的好處。我的德行日日會有進步，過失天天會減少。

<strong>不親仁 無限害 小人進 百事壞

If I choose not to be close to and learn from people of great virtue, I will suffer a great loss. People without virtue will get close to me and nothing I attempt will succeed.

如果我不肯親近又不肯跟有德行的人學習，我的損失是很大的。沒有德行的小人，會跟我愈來愈接近，到時無論我做什麼事都不會成功。

第 七 章

餘力 學文

<strong>不力行 但學文 長浮華 成何人

If I do not actively practice what I have learned, but continue to study on the surface, even though my knowledge is increasing, it is only superficial. What kind of person will I be?

如果我不積極去落實自己所學，只是在表面上作功夫，繼續不斷地學文，那隻能使我浮而不實。我將會成為一個什麼樣的人呢？

<strong>但力行 不學文 任己見 昧真理

If I do apply my knowledge diligently, but stop studying, I will only do things hased on my own opinion, thinking it is correct. In fact, what I know is not the truth.

但是如果我積極去落實自己所學，卻不肯再繼續深造，任憑自己的見解，信以為真，其實我對事實的真相還並不了明瞭。

<strong>讀書法 有三到 心眼口 信皆要

There are methods to study correctly. They involve concentration in three areas; my mind, my eyes, and my mouth. To believe in what I read is equally important.

讀書的方法，必須把注意力集中到三點：心到、眼到、口到。對聖賢人的教誨，要相信，要照著去做，這都是很重要的。

<strong>方讀比 勿慕彼 此未終 彼勿起

When I begin to read a book, I will not think about another. If I have not completed the book, I will not start another.

剛開始讀一本書，心裡不要去想著另一本書。這本書還沒讀完，不要開始讀另一本書。

<strong>寬為限 緊用功 工夫到 滯塞通

I will give myself lots of time to study, and I will study hard. If I devote enough time and effort, I will throughly understand.

要給自己寬裕的時間讀書，要加緊用功。當自己的工夫成熟了，自然一切都明瞭。

<strong>心有疑 隨札記 就人問 求確義

If I have a question, I will make a note of it. I will ask the person who has the knowledge for the right answer.

心理如有疑問，要隨手把它記錄下來，向有學問原人請教，為的是要求取一個正確的解答。

<strong>房室清 牆壁淨 几案潔 筆硯正

I will keep my room neat, my walls uncluttered and clean, my desk tidy and my brush and inkstone properly placed.

房間要保持整齊清潔，牆壁要保持乾淨，自己的書桌要保持整潔，毛筆硯臺要端正。

<strong>墨磨偏 心不端 字不敬 心先病

If my ink block is ground unevenly, it shows I have a poor state of mind. When words are written carelessly, showing no respect, this shows my state of mind has not been well.

墨條如果被磨得偏向一邊，就會顯示出自己的心不端正。如字寫的潦草不恭敬，就會表示自己的心地不正常。

<strong>列典籍 有定處 讀看畢 還原處

My books should be classified, placed on the bookshelves, and in their proper places. After I finish reading a book, I will put it back where it belongs.

書籍歸類後，要按次序排放在書廚或書架上，要有它們固定的位置。書讀完畢後，要放回原處。

<strong>雖有急　卷束齊　有缺壞　就補之

Even if I am in a hurry, I still must neatly toll up and bind the open bamboo scroll I have been reading. All missing or damaged pages ought to be immediately repaired.

雖然有急事,打開的書卷還是要捲起來捆綁整齊.見到有殘缺損壞的地方,要馬上把它修補好。

<strong>非聖書　屏勿視　蔽聰明　壞心志

If it is not a book on the teachings of the saints and sages, it should be discarded and not even looked at. Such books can block my intelligence and wisdom, and will undermine my aspirations and sense of direction.

如果不是聖賢的書籍，要丟掉一律不看。這一類書籍會閉塞自己的聰明智慧，敗壞自己的心志趣向。

<strong>勿自暴　勿自棄　聖與賢　可馴致

Neither be harsh on myself, nor give up on myself. To be a person of high ideals, moral standards and virtue is something we can all attain in time.

我們要愛惜自己，不要甘於墮落。只要肯真幹，成聖成賢是人人漸漸都可以做到的。

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