It is written about a five-character quatrain inscribed by Wu Shidao on a picture of lotus roots and leaves. The poem describes the author's experience of life through the chanting of lotus roots and leaves, which is rich in philosophical meaning.
Original text:
The jade snow orifices are exquisite, covered with green and red.
The infinite meaning of life is only in the heart of suffering.
Translation:
The lotus root is as white as jade and snow, with a delicate and transparent hole in the middle, which is exquisite and cute. Its green leaves and red flowers are spread on the water, setting off each other. The life of the lotus root continues from generation to generation, showing infinite interest and thriving vitality. The whole secret of why it can do this lies in the "painstaking efforts" of the lotus seeds.
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Notes:
1. Jade Snow: This describes the white and jade color of lotus root.
2. Aperture: This refers to the hole in the middle of the lotus root.
3. Linglong (líng lóng): This describes the exquisite and bright appearance of the lotus root.
4. Flowing: This describes the appearance of lotus leaves and lotus flowers scattered on the water.
5. Shengsheng: It means that life is continuous and full of vitality.
6. Meaning: Contains interesting meaning.
7. Bitterness: The green heart in the middle of the lotus seeds has a bitter taste. This is a pun, which means hard work and hard work.