The mountains are shaped like "absolute" and the cypresses are written as "weird", which expresses the natural characteristics of the place. The rocks are steep and towering into the clouds, so it is called "Jue". The cypress tree on the mountain is propped up between the rocks. It only sees the sun at noon. It has to be bent towards the sun. In addition, the gorge is narrow and the wind is strong, so the natural branches are twisted. Not to mention the age, of course it will become a "weird" shape.
In this inaccessible place with few birds and animals, the "strange cypress" shows its strong vitality and strong will, injecting a stream of life into the mountains and rivers, making people feel like they are doing business. abundant.
Source: "Three Gorges" by Li Daoyuan, a geographer and essayist in the Northern Wei Dynasty.
Excerpt from the original text: In spring and winter, the green pool is clear and clear, and there are many strange cypresses growing there, and hanging springs and waterfalls.
Translation: In spring and winter, you can see white rapids swirling with clear waves, and green pools reflecting the shadows of various scenery. On the high mountain peaks, there grows many of oddly shaped cypresses and cypresses. In the high mountain peaks, there grow many odd shaped cypresses and springs, in between the peaks. The water is clear, the trees are lush, the mountains are steep, and the grass is lush. It is indeed endless fun. Extended information
The full text uses concise and vivid writing to describe the majestic, dangerous, quiet and beautiful scenery of the Three Gorges. The author grasps the characteristics of the scenery to describe it. When writing about mountains, they highlight the characteristics of being continuous and blocking out the sky and the sun. Writing about water depicts different scenes in different seasons. In summer, the river overflows the hills and ships are blocked.
“In spring and winter, the turbulent green pool is full of reflections. There are many grotesque cypresses growing there, and suspended springs and waterfalls in the midst of them.” Snow-white rapids, turquoise pools, swirling The clear waves and beautiful reflection made the author couldn't help but admire "a lot of fun". But in autumn, "the forest is cold and quiet, and the high apes often howl", and the sad and strange screams continue, "sorrowing and disappearing for a long time" in the empty valley.
The strange scene of the Three Gorges is vividly described. The author uses a broad strokes technique to describe the scenery. In just over 150 words, he has captured all the myriad aspects of the Three Gorges over seven hundred miles away. When writing about spring and winter scenery, use the numbers "plain", "green", "clear" and "shadow"; when writing about autumn scenery, use the numbers "cold", "solemn", "sad" and "sad" to vividly express the charm of the scenery. come out.
The article writes about the mountains first and then the water. The layout is natural and the thinking is clear. When writing about water, the ink is divided into different seasons. The rhythm of the article is also a mixture of movement and stillness, swaying in various ways.
High mountain peaks, turbulent rivers, clear blue water, hanging waterfalls, mournful ape calls, and sad fishermen's songs form a series of pictures with different styles but natural harmony. Readers are deeply impressed. The quoted verses highlight the characteristics of high mountains and long waters, while at the same time rendering the sad and desolate atmosphere of the Three Gorges autumn colors.
Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Three Gorges