The crime of drinking in Xiyuan for thirty-nine years refers to the zodiac sign of the pig.
In traditional Chinese culture, the pig is one of the twelve zodiac animals, representing hard work, kindness and kindness. People born in the Year of the Pig are generally considered to be straightforward, kind-hearted, friendly, sociable and helpful. They also pay more attention to enjoyment in life and like to taste delicious food, which is also consistent with the image of wine in Xiyuan Sin in Sanjiu.
However, it should be noted that the poem "The Sin of Drinking in the Western Garden in the Thirty-Nine Years" was not written to describe the zodiac. The artistic conception and connotation it expresses are far richer and more profound than the zodiac. This poem comes from "The First Spring Rain in Lin'an" by Lu You, a writer of the Southern Song Dynasty. It describes the author's living conditions and feelings when he was living leisurely in Lin'an (now Hangzhou). Through the poem "The crime of drinking in the West Garden for thirty-nine years," we can feel the author's inner contradictions and uneasiness, as well as his reflection and examination of life.
Although we can connect the crime of drinking in the Western Garden in Sanjiuzai with the zodiac pig, this is only a cultural association and interpretation, not the meaning of the poem itself.
The significance of the zodiac:
1. The embodiment of folk culture: The zodiac is an important part of Chinese folk culture, reflecting people's perception and understanding of life and nature. Each zodiac sign has its own unique character traits and symbolic meanings, which are also fully reflected in folk activities. For example, during the Spring Festival, people will choose corresponding blessings and mascots according to their zodiac signs to express their best wishes for the new year.
2. The medium of social communication: The zodiac is also a medium of social communication. By understanding each other’s zodiac signs, people can better understand each other’s personality characteristics and behavioral habits. In social situations, people can also shorten the distance between each other by talking about zodiac signs and increase the opportunities for mutual understanding and communication.
3. A symbol of cultural identity: The zodiac is also one of the symbols of Chinese cultural identity. It represents the Chinese people’s love and respect for traditional culture. By understanding and inheriting zodiac culture, people can better understand and identify with their cultural roots and enhance national pride and cohesion.