1. Translation:
The ancient pine is straight and full of energy, ashamed of bending and twisting, and has the potential to speak loudly and empty. He has experienced the hardships of frost and snow and has an old and vigorous spirit. The couplet depicts the ancient pine trees flying like dragons and snakes, their shadows swaying thousands of feet. Their momentum is like a violent wind and rain, shaking the air, and making them cold. The humble attitude of climbing with moss and silk leaves reflects the uprightness and majesty of the ancient pine trees. How thrilling!
2. Original text:
I feel straight and shameful, my iron clothes are stiff and my purple scales are dry. The shadows shook thousands of feet, dragons and snakes moved, and the sound shook the wind and rain for a long time.
The green moss is still on the edge of the stone, and the green radish is high in the clouds. Those who report that the emperor's throne is full of talents will be regarded as a pillar in the hall.
3. Appreciation:
"Old Pine" describes the straight and strong spirit of the ancient pine, expressing the author's thoughts and feelings that he hopes that he can also serve the country. The last couplet expresses the ambition with objects, and uses wood as a metaphor for talents, calling on those in power to use the good wood hidden in the mountains and forests as the pillars for building the Mingtang.
The image of ancient pine trees depicted throughout the article is extraordinary and majestic. The ending is a little more explicit, but still flows naturally from the image of the ancient pine tree.
It writes about the upright and unyielding ancient pine trees, their uprightness and boldness, and their age and vigor. It expresses the author's thoughts and feelings as a bold man, hoping to grow like an ancient pine and serve the country.
Extended information
1. Introduction to the author:
Shi Yannian (994 AD to 1041 AD) was a writer and calligrapher of the Northern Song Dynasty. His courtesy name was Manqing, and his alias was Anren. He was a native of Yingtianfu, Nanjing (now Suiyang District, Shangqiu City, Henan Province).
Shi Yannian failed many attempts in his early years. During the reign of Emperor Zhenzong of the Song Dynasty, he was appointed as the Right Ban Palace, and was changed to Taizhu of Taichang Temple. The Northern Song Dynasty writer Shi Jie called Shi Yannian's poems, Ouyang Xiu's essays, and Du Mo's songs the "Three Heroes".
2. Literary works:
"Zhang's Garden Pavilion in Jinxiang" and "Yan Gui Liang Spring Sorrow".
3. Hobbies:
1. Alcoholism: Shi Yannian has a bold temperament and is an excellent drinker.
2. Drama: Shi Yannian is an outstanding person, bold and open-minded, and does not follow the rules of etiquette and does not seek fame and fortune.
3. Xuanshui and Nongshui: Shi Yannian worked in Zhongshutang. According to his evaluation of water, the water in Sinong Temple should be called "Nongshui".
Baidu Encyclopedia——Shi Yannian