Senses
赪尾/ 赬尾 toils of a gentleman
Metaphor for the exhaustion and hard work of a scholar-official or gentleman in service to the ruler, based on the 诗经 imagery of a fish with a reddened tail from overexertion
赪尾/ 赬尾 suffering of the people
Metaphor for the hardships and exhaustion of common people living under oppressive or cruel governance
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