WONG TAI SIN · 100 LOTS
Lot 86陶侃母留名万载
中吉截发迎宾否也贫
贫中贤妇更何人
古今只有陶侃母
所以名留万代闻
Basic reading
AI-assisted readingThe poem in plain language
The poem describes Tao Kan's mother cutting her hair to receive guests despite poverty, focusing on care within limited circumstances. Its praise associates lasting regard with concrete hospitality rather than wealth itself. The verse does not require repeating that particular sacrifice.
The central idea
The praise falls on generous hospitality despite poverty. Cutting hair belongs to the traditional story, not to a requirement that care be proved by self-sacrifice. Warmth and discernment can matter without asking someone to neglect their own needs.
Source and edition
Source of the title, grade and verse: kaucim.ai · 黄大仙百签参考数据集
Titles and verses are displayed in Simplified Chinese. The Traditional Chinese source is retained below. Source checks cover the original text, not official endorsement of the commentary.
陶侃母留名萬載 · 中吉
截髮迎賓否也貧
貧中賢婦更何人
古今只有陶侃母
所以名留萬代聞
huangdaxian.kaucim-1.0.0.tianjige-5
Original text checked: 2026-10-02
Commentary version: tianjige-basic-2026-10-03.4
Basic commentary is AI-assisted and has not yet been individually reviewed by a human. It is not an official temple interpretation.