Guanju in The Book of Songs is an ancient folk song, in which the depiction of "a white horse and a golden saddle" aroused beautiful associations. White symbolizes purity, nobility, holiness and gentleness, while the golden saddle is a symbol of aristocratic status. The combination of these elements makes people involuntarily think of beautiful things. In addition, the image of a white horse and a golden saddle also reflects a man's noble character and self-confident mentality, and shows his determination and courage to pursue the right woman.
Through this poem, we can understand the yearning and pursuit of ancient people for love, and at the same time we can feel the unique charm and artistic value of ancient literature.
In addition to the image of a man riding a white horse and a golden saddle, there are many other poems and images in the whole poem Guanju that can arouse beautiful associations. For example, "Guan Guan's dove is in the river continent. My fair lady, a gentleman is good. " Among them, "Guan Guan's dove" depicts the sound of an animal in an image way, reminding people of the beauty of nature and the quiet pastoral scenery; "My Fair Lady, Gentleman is Good" depicts a beautiful, dignified, gentle and virtuous woman, leaving a deep impression on people.
In addition, there is a famous sentence "beginning of life, human nature is good" in the poem, which reflects the author's belief and pursuit of human nature is good. Through natural description, concise language and beautiful rhythm, the whole poem expresses the yearning for love, beauty and truth, which is a rare treasure in China ancient literature.