Goudau: proud of oneself, looking down on othersDuring the Eastern Han dynasty, there lived a famous scholar named Chahn Dang who served his country and helped the people.  Once he received a visit from a man that he despised and considered vulgar.  Dang ended up sleeping on a high bed while making the guest use a low bed.  After that incident, godau ("high place") held the alternative meaning of "proud."Last week during my writers' group meeting, one of the members mentioned the importance of … [Read more...]