What is the meaning of "six relatives ice charcoal"

"Six parents' ice charcoal" means that the relationship between six parents is relatively cold, such as ice charcoal.

Six relatives have different opinions in the past dynasties, which are roughly as follows:

1 refers to father and son, brothers, brothers from father, brothers from ancestors, brothers from grandfather's uncle and brothers of the same race.

2, refers to the father and son, brother, aunt, nephew, in-laws, in-laws.

3, refers to the father, mother, brother, brother, wife, son.

4, refers to the father and son, brother, couple.

It refers to the sons of grandparents, parents, sisters, wives and brothers, stepmothers and daughters.

6. Parents, brothers, wife and children.

synonym

Six parents are at odds [liqī nbī hé]?

Explanation: refers to a bad relationship with relatives and relatives.

Source: Chapter 18 of Laozi: "Six parents are not harmonious and have filial piety; The country is in chaos and there are loyal ministers. "

Filial piety and kindness can only be shown when there is a family dispute; Only when the country is in chaos can you see loyal ministers.

Example: Cao Qingqiuqin's Dream of Red Mansions 1 14: "Since the death of Wang Ziteng, the prince has been born with Wang Ren, and he has always been an incompetent person, letting him do whatever he wants, and his six parents are not harmonious."