Exquisite Happiness Yixing Teapot 220ml

若水 (ruò shuǐ) - This can be translated as "like water" or "as water." It is a concept in Daoist philosophy often associated with adaptability, humility, and the ability to go with the flow, much like water does.上善 (shàng shàn) - This translates to "highest virtue" or "supreme goodness." This term is derived from the Daoist classic, the Dao De Jing by Laozi, where it is said "The highest good is like water," meaning the best way to live is to emulate water, which benefits all things without competing.Together, these inscriptions emphasize Daoist values of humility, adaptability, and living in harmony with nature. The smaller characters next to the main inscription might include the artist's name or a signature mark, which is common in artisanal works like Yixing teapots. For a precise interpretation, especially of the smaller text, a close-up or consultation with someone fluent in Chinese would be ideal.