Luo Yin, the author of "Bee", was born in the Tang Dynasty
Whether it is the flat land or the top of the mountain, the infinite scenery is occupied.
After harvesting the honey from hundreds of flowers, it will be sweet to whomever you work hard for.
Vernacular interpretation:
Whether it is on the plains or in the mountains, where the flowers are blooming in the wind, there are bees running around.
Bee, you gather all the flowers and turn them into nectar. Who do you work hard for, and who do you want to taste the sweetness? Extended information
Writing background:
A seven-character quatrain composed by Luo Yin, a poet in the Tang Dynasty. This is a poem about things. The first two sentences describe a bee flying to the top of a mountain, experiencing infinitely beautiful scenery, working tirelessly, and fearing no hardships. The last two sentences describe bees collecting flowers and turning them into honey for people to enjoy. They work hard for people and give people sweetness. This poem describes the natural phenomenon of bees collecting flowers and making nectar for people to enjoy, and metaphors the reality that the fruits of labor of the working people are cruelly exploited by the feudal ruling class, showing the poet's sympathy for the working people.
At the end of the 13th year of Dazhong (859), Luo Yin went to the capital to take the imperial examination. He took the exam for many years but failed to pass the exam. It was known in history as "not ranking among the top ten". The poet was very disappointed with the examination system and the court at that time. In this mood, he became angry when he saw the contrast between the people working hard in the fields and some court officials getting something for nothing. This is roughly the reason why Luo Yin wrote the song "Bee", which is a satirical poem about those who get something for nothing.
Article Appreciation:
This poem uses the technique of narrative and discussion, but the discussion is not clearly expressed, but is expressed in a rhetorical tone. The first two sentences are the main narration, and the last two sentences are the main discussion. In the last two sentences, there are three sentences of main narration and four sentences of main discussion. "Collecting hundreds of flowers" already means "hard work", and the word "turning into honey" already means "sweet". However, due to the different main narration and main idea, the last two sentences have the meaning of repetition without the feeling of repetition.
Originally the rhetorical sentence just means: For whose sake are you willing to work hard for your sweetness? But it is divided into two questions: "Who are you working hard for?" "Sweet for whom"? Also repeated without repetition. The implication is that hard work belongs to oneself and sweetness belongs to others. And chanting it repeatedly makes people feel endless emotions. The poet's pity is palpable.