1. Playing in the autumn water across the river, loving the fresh red tomatoes. ——Li Bai of the Tang Dynasty, "If you break the lotus, you will get a gift"
Translation: Go rowing in the river to ripple the autumn water, and I like the bright color of the lotus even more.
2. The lotus cover is green and the pomegranate scarf is old red. ——Cheng Gai of the Song Dynasty, "Nan Gezi·The lotus cover is covered with new green"
Translation: The lotus leaf has fallen over to show the new green color, and the old red pomegranate scarf is full of wrinkles.
3. The little lotus has just revealed its sharp corners, and a dragonfly has already stood on it. ——Song Dynasty Yang Wanli's "Little Pond"
Translation: As soon as the pointed corners of the little lotus leaf emerged from the water, there was already a little dragonfly standing on it.
4. The lotus leaves touching the sky are infinitely green, and the lotus flowers reflecting the sun are uniquely red. ——Song Dynasty Yang Wanli's "Walking off to Lin Zifang at Dawn from Jingci Temple"
Translation: The dense layers of lotus leaves spread out, as if they are connected with the sky, an endless expanse of verdant green, and the lotus flowers are especially beautiful under the sun. Bright red.
5. The lotus breeze brings fragrance, and the bamboo dew drops make a clear sound. ——"Summer in the South Pavilion" by Meng Haoran of the Tang Dynasty
Translation: The evening breeze brings the fragrance of lotus, and the dew dripping from the bamboo leaves makes a crisp sound.
6. There are only green lotuses and red lotuses, which are open and closed with innocence. ——"Giving Lotus" by Li Shangyin of the Tang Dynasty
Translation: Only the red flowers and green leaves of the lotus complement each other. The leaves are curled and relaxed, and the lotus flowers are open and closed. The contrast is so perfect and natural.
7. The color of bamboo is green under the stream, and the lotus is fragrant in the mirror. ——Li Bai of the Tang Dynasty, "Farewell to Chu Yong in Yanzhong"
Translation: The stream is clear, shaded by clumps of green bamboo. The water is as clear as a mirror, reflecting the reflection of the lotus, and exudes bursts of fragrance.