【Haichuan Teahouse】Do you know the four famous mothers in Chinese history?
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Meng’s mother, Tao’s mother, Ou’s mother, and Yue’s mother. Meng Mu, Lady Zhang: Mencius’ mother; she moved three times to choose a suitable neighborhood for her son’s upbringing, seeking an optimal environment for his education ； Madam Zheng, Ouyang Xiu’s mother: As Ouyang Xiu was poor in his youth, his mother used reeds to draw characters on the ground to teach him how to read ； Mother-in-law Yao: Yue Fei’s mother; her dedication to serving the country is celebrated by all ； Mrs. Zhan, Tao Kan’s mother: She sealed up the fish and refused to accept gifts, cut her own hair as a sign of humility, and encouraged her son to make better friends and to uphold integrity.
I only knew two people before, and now I know two more
It’s still Mother-in-law and Mother Ou who are the most famous! Mother-in-laws are common among most men in China, while Euler’s mother is world-famous – everyone who studies physics knows about her!
A mother surnamed Wen should probably be counted as well.
It turns out that I only knew those two names; I still don’t know the family surname