Several plum blossoms in the corner are blooming alone in the cold. Why do you know from a distance that Bai Meihua is not snow? Because there is a faint plum blossom fragrance.
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Wang Anshi's new idea of political reform was overthrown, he resigned twice, was reappointed twice and gave up political reform. This poem was written by Wang Anshi after his seclusion in Zhongshan.
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"There are many plums in the corner" and "corner" are inconspicuous, not easy to be known and not appreciated, but they don't care. The "corner" environment highlights the humble and lonely forms of several plums. It embodies the poet's attitude of sticking to his own opinions despite the harsh environment.
"Cold ling drives alone" and "one person" have strong meanings, and they are not afraid of others' eyes, and they still stand up in harsh environments. Reflect the poet's belief in self-persistence.
"Far knowledge is not snow", and "far knowledge" refers to the fragrance floating from a distance, which is faint and not obvious. The poet has a keen sense of smell, unique vision and is good at discovering. "Not snow", not plum blossoms, but the whiteness of plum blossoms can be seen. It means it looks pure and white from a distance, but you know it's not snow, it's plum blossoms. Poetic twists and turns are implicit and intriguing. A faint fragrance, a delicate fragrance.
"Because there is a faint scent", "faint scent" refers to the scent of plum blossoms, which personifies people, and cold ling is alone and noble in character; The faint fragrance is a symbol of its brilliance.