What does "three religions and nine streams" mean? What do you mean by "three religions and nine streams"?

"Three religions" refer to Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism.

In feudal society, people divided the "nine streams" into three types: upper, middle and lower.

"Shangjiuliu" is: first-class Buddha, second-class immortal, third-class emperor, fourth-class official, fifth-class member, sixth-class guest, seventh-class burning, eighth-class manor. Among them, "guest" refers to businessman, "little" refers to boiler (brewer) and "pawn" refers to pawnshop.

"Zhong Jiuliu" is a first-class doctor, a second-class doctor, a third-class expert, a fourth-class critic, a fifth-class painter, a sixth-class worker, seven monks, eight masters and nine chess players. Among them, "Feng Jian" is a master of Yin and Yang who looks at Feng Shui, and "Pi" is a fortune teller who approves eight characters.

The "dirty tricks" are: a pedicure, a haircut, three shifts of oil and six hand blows. Among them, "Ban" is the head of the squad, "Grease" refers to the restaurant owner, and "Ba" is a Jianghu artist!

Feudal society divided occupations into high and low. We now believe that any occupation is equal as long as it is reasonable and legal!

In fact, the ancient "three religions and nine streams" originally meant three religions and nine studies.

According to records, the "three religions" originated in the Three Kingdoms period. The three religions mentioned in Sun Quan and Kan Ze's Wu Tan refer to Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism.

Nine streams are nine academic schools in the pre-Qin period, which can be found in Hanshu? Art and literature. These nine schools are Confucianism, Taoism, Yin and Yang, Legalism, Famous Masters, Mohism, Military Strategist, Miscellaneous Family and Peasant Family.

Confucianism is the main body of ancient feudal culture in China, and Confucius' theory has the most profound influence on China culture. From the Han Dynasty to the May 4th Movement, it has been playing an important role in China's cultural and ideological circles. Mencius and Dong Zhongshu are famous representatives.

Taoism: an academic school with Laozi's "Tao" theory as its core in the pre-Qin period. Zhuangzi inherited and developed Laozi's thoughts and was called a "moralist". Laozi's philosophy is characterized by simple dialectics. Taoism respected Laozi as the ancestor of Taoism in Han Dynasty.

Yin-Yang School: A school that advocated the theory of Yin-Yang and Five Elements during the Warring States Period, represented by Zou Yan of Qi State.

Legalist school: an important school advocating the rule of law in the Warring States period. Guan Zhong and Zi Chan, who originated in the Spring and Autumn Period, were represented by Shang Yang and Shen Buhai in the Warring States Period, and Han Fei was a master of legalism.

Master: A school of thought, a "debater" and ancient logic in the Warring States period. On behalf of GongSunLong.

Mohism: It is a school of thought in the Warring States period, which advocates "non-aggression (against unjust wars)", "frugality" and "frugality of burial". The founder is Mo Zhai.

Strategists: The strategists engaged in political and diplomatic activities during the Warring States period included the "Zonghe School" and the "Lian Heng School". Representative figures Su Qin (advocating "unity", that is, the six countries unite against Qin) and Zhang Yi (advocating "Lian Heng", that is, disintegrating the unity of the six countries and making them serve Qin respectively). These two types of strategists are collectively called "strategists".

Miscellaneous scholars: Some literati who mixed the thoughts of various schools from the Warring States to the Qin and Han Dynasties. Their characteristic is "Confucianism and Mohism, harmony between name and law". Represented by Lu's Spring and Autumn Annals and Huainanzi.

Farmhouse: an academic school that reflects agricultural production and farmers' thoughts during the Warring States period.

The above is the original meaning of' three religions and nine streams'. Because many people don't know what it means, it is extended to the derogatory meaning of Sanjiu with the change of the times.