Zhu Bajie has four names, namely Zhu Gangxi, Zhu Wuneng, Zhu Bajie and Jingtan Messenger. These four names represent Zhu Bajie’s four different living conditions, gradually turning from a demon to a god. . In the original work of "Journey to the West", Tang Monk most often calls him by his Dharma name Wuneng, while Sun Wukong prefers to be called Bajie.
Zhu Bajie is the second disciple of Tang Monk. He was originally the Tianpeng Marshal in the sky. He was demoted to earth by the Jade Emperor for molesting Chang'e. Unfortunately, he was born into the wrong pig fetus and became a pig demon. At this time Zhu Bajie’s first name is Zhu Gangxi, which sounds very majestic and suitable for Zhu Bajie’s identity at this stage.
Zhu Bajie’s second name is Zhu Wuneng. This name was not given by Tang Monk, but by Guanyin Bodhisattva. Both Sun Wukong and Sun Wukong are from the generation of Wu. Sun Wukong’s name was given by Patriarch Bodhi. Five hundred years later, Guanyin Bodhisattva began to prepare to select disciples for Monk Tang. So when Guanyin found Zhu Gangxi, who had been demoted to the human world, he named Zhu Bajie Zhu Wuneng according to Sun Wukong’s word for enlightenment. Wuneng means enlightenment. Able, or can be directly interpreted as "able to realize."
After Zhu Wuneng became Tang Seng’s apprentice, he still wanted to eat meat, and he was full of greed, greed for money, lust and other shortcomings. So Tang Seng gave Zhu Wuneng a dharma name called Zhu Bajie, hoping that he would You can get rid of those bad habits and shortcomings.
In the end, Zhu Bajie followed Tang Monk to the Western Heaven to obtain the scriptures. With his merits completed, he was named the Messenger of the Purifying Altar. Since then, Zhu Bajie has completed a magnificent turn.
Zhu Bajie’s character traits
1. Greedy, sleepy and glib
No matter what the conditions, Zhu Bajie is very greedy. It’s almost impossible to be picky about any food. Appetite is human instinct. Many people may just fill their stomachs, but at least they have to solve the problem of food and clothing! But Zhu Bajie is too greedy and never cares about others, even his own master; Zhu Bajie is also very sleepy. Although it is a pig's instinct, he can fall asleep when he is in danger. He is definitely a brainless person.
2. He is greedy for money and loves things without any scruples
Zhu Bajie has a very strong love for property. Once he encounters any difficulties, he will clamor to divide the luggage and like to steal. Taking other people's things, and always itching to take things that are given by others. In fact, this is human instinct. Who doesn't want money? The key is that the other three people don't want it. This makes Zhu Bajie look special. In fact, it is very It's a normal instinctive reaction. It can only be said that Zhu Bajie's self-control is too poor and he doesn't understand scoring situations.
3. Fighting bravely, easily shaken
Zhu Bajie has never been ambiguous when fighting monsters. Even if he is caught by monsters, he will not beg for mercy. He will curse and fight hard. This is his positive and positive attitude. The energy side. However, Zhu Bajie easily retreats when encountering problems. If there are any difficulties or setbacks, he will clamor to divide the luggage and return to Gaolaozhuang. He cannot take the overall situation into consideration and is selfish. Such people are destined not to be leaders and will not achieve great things.
4. Being lazy and playful, hardworking
Although Zhu Bajie is lazy and playful, he is never vague about his real work. In Gaolaozhuang, one person can do the work of dozens of people. Of course, he also eats a lot, but it shows that he is capable of doing everything well, but he is not willing to do it. If he is willing, he can actually do many things for the master.