Hong Kong 2006 Chinese Idioms Stamps marriage book cock rooster sword boat ship fairy tale idiom

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Start of the sale:
Thursday, 31 March 2011 at 10:46
Item n°126695552
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Sunday, 28 April 2024 at 06:29

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2006 Chinese Idioms and Their Stories Stamps. HONG KONG.
Date of Issued: 15 June 2006.

Chinese idioms are set phrases which have evolved and been used over thousands of years, succinct and expressive, vivid and figurative. Often originated from fables, literature and historical facts or personages, their stories are therefore full of references and wisdom.

$1.40 - Respect makes successful marriage.

The story goes that during the Spring and Autumn Period (770 - 476 BC), Jiu Ji of the State of Jin was travelling on a mission when he saw a woman bringing lunch to the field for her husband. He was very much impressed by this courteous couple who respected each other like guests. The idiom now denotes the respect between husband and wife.

The stamp portrays a couple greeting each other with a cup in their hands, showing mutual respect and politeness.

$2.40 - Reading is always rewarding.

This idiom originates from Tao Qian, a great poet in the Eastern Jin Dynasty (317 - 420 AD). Tao was a fervent reader who happily skipped his meal whenever he was carried away by the joy of reading. It is often used to illustrate the benefits of reading.

The stamp depicts Emperor Taizong of the Song Dynasty (960 - 1279 AD) reading by lamplight. He is reputed to have insisted upon reading every day despite heavy administrative duties.

$3 - Prepare for success

The story goes that in the middle of the night, Zu Ti, who later became a formidable general of the Eastern Jin Dynasty (317 - 420 AD), was awakened by a cock’s crow. He then woke up his close friend Liu Kun, who shared with him the aspiration to protect the country, and both of them rose for sword practice. The moral of this story is to seize the day and get prepared.

The young man in the stamp is practising sword training at dawn as Zu Ti did.

$5 - All in the same boat

Wu and Yue were firm enemies during the Spring and Autumn Period (770 - 476 BC). A storm broke when people of the two states were traveling in the same boat. In distress, they suspended hostility and helped each other to sail through. The moral of this story is to help and support each other in hard times.

The stamp depicts two men standing in a boat on rough water. Their hands are clasped together to suggest concerted effort in times of trouble.

The photo is only an example.
Mint & never hinged(mnh).

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There are might have a little yellow spots on the folder /FDC/ covers, not on the stamp.

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