From: The Analects of Confucius and the Rural Party
Original text: "Zhai will change his diet and his residence will move." Fine food is not greasy, fine food is not greasy. "
Interpretation: The food used in fasting can't be as clean and delicate as ordinary diet. People who take part in fasting should leave their homes and stay in the fasting room. At present, the rice used for sacrifice should be cooked with whole rice as far as possible, and the grains should be as fine as possible.
Extended data
Confucius' eight-character proposition was based on the general principles of sacrifice at that time, so it can only be understood from his opinions on food requirements and dietary rules of sacrifice. Confucius advocated that the sacrificial food should be "clean" and "beautiful" (depending on the conditions of the worshipper), and the sacrificial heart should be "sincere". Only with cleanliness and sincerity can we satisfy the word "respect".
The word "fine" and "fine" can only be correctly understood if it is placed in the productivity level and living conditions of Confucius' era. "The essence is good." Confucius advocated "refinement" because ordinary people often eat rough and polished millet, and advocated using rice better than polished rice for sacrifice. "Fat" is eaten after cutting meat. In order to remove the fishy smell of raw meat as much as possible, raw meat must be cut thinner and thinner to be more delicious and easier to chew and digest.
Confucius' exposition embodies his complete thought, that is, adhering to the dietary rules of sacrifice to show respect, caution and hygiene, as well as civilized and scientific dietary principles.