1. "The Beginning of Winter" by Lu Wengui of the Song Dynasty
Why should it rain so early? Autumn is deep and winter is gradually entering.
The yellow flowers only bear dew, and the red leaves have been blown by the wind.
While thinking about the cold horn blowing, the village song sounds like late spring.
The fence gate is high and the sun is high, and I am lazy and ashamed of my achievements.
Interpretation: The first six lines of this poem describe the scene of Beginning of Winter, with the red leaves already blowing in the wind, and the last two lines bring out the poet's inner feelings, feeling lazy and ashamed of his failure.
2. "The Beginning of Winter" by Zijinshuang of the Song Dynasty
The lotus pond that fell into the water is full of dry eyes, and the west wind gradually blows from the north.
The boxwood is stubborn and uniform, while the white birch is soft and sparse.
The cold frost at the door can wake you up, and the remaining light from the window makes it easy to read.
I plan to make an appointment with Sanjiu to chant plum blossoms and snow, and also borrow my own small stove.
Interpretation: The first four sentences are about the beginning of winter, the five or six sentences are inspirational words for reading, and the last two sentences are about plum and snow. This poem should be introduced to children to read and recite.
3. "The Beginning of Winter" by Wang Zhideng of the Ming Dynasty
The autumn wind blows away the old courtyard, and the yellow leaves and red maples pass by.
A little Zen lantern lights up the half-moon. It’s colder tonight than last night.
Interpretation: The poet is sensitive. He does not need to look at the almanac. He knows that today is the beginning of winter just by feeling the cold. The lonely cold Zen lantern adds to the sadness.