1. The dense pine trees at the bottom of the stream and the seedlings on the Lili Mountain. With its stems an inch in diameter, it shades this hundred-foot strip. ——Zuo Si, Wei and Jin Dynasties, "Ode to History: Pines at the Bottom of Yuyu Stream" Translation: Lush pine trees grow at the bottom of the mountain stream, and small seedlings swaying low in the wind grow on the top of the mountain. Due to the different heights of the terrain where it grows, a small seedling can cover a hundred-foot-long pine tree.
2. Since I was a child, I have been thorny in the grass, but now I am gradually aware of the basil. At that time, people did not know the Lingyun tree, and they waited until Lingyun became a master. ——Du Xunhe, Tang Dynasty, "Little Pine" Translation: When the pine tree was young, it grew in very deep grass, and was buried so deep that it could not be seen. Only now did we realize that it was much taller than those weeds (basil). Those people didn't know that trees could reach the sky. People didn't say it was tall until it reached the sky.
3. There is a solitary pine in Nanxuan, and the leaves are in full bloom. When the breeze is leisurely, the whole day and night are free and unrestrained. The ancient moss is green in the shade, and the color is dyed with autumn smoke and blue. How can it soar to the sky and reach thousands of feet? ——Li Bai, Tang Dynasty, "Nanxuan Pine" Translation: There is a lonely green pine in the south of the window, with such dense branches and leaves. The breeze always shakes its branches, and it is so comfortable all day long. The shade of the trees has been covered with green moss for a long time, and the autumn clouds and mists are dyed green by it. When will the towering branches and leaves reach beyond the sky, standing thousands of feet upright?
4. A pair of ethereal colors that transcend the mundane world, with a few grains of autumn smoke and two feet of scales. From then on, the gentle music can be heard through the quiet window, and the sound of the piano accompanies the scholar. ——Li Qunyu of the Tang Dynasty, "Two Little Pines in the Academy" Translation: A pair of dark pine trees appeared in the world, and a few young and green young pine branches and leaves were hung on the two-foot-high pine tree. From then on, you can hear the subtle sound of pine trees outside the quiet book window, like the sound of a piano, which often accompanies readers.
5. In the garden of Lianjun's solitary and beautiful plant, the thin leaves are light and overcast and full of wind. Although the peaches and plums are lonely when they are in full bloom, they will become green after there is a lot of snow and frost. ——Tang Dynasty Li Shangyin's "Ti Xiaosong" Translation: I love your small pine standing alone in the garden. The thin leaves and light shade bring the breeze to the whole house. Although you are lonely during the season when peaches and plums are in bloom, you will look lush and green when you enter the severe winter with lots of frost and snow.
6. The reputation of the doctor has been heard in ancient and modern times, and Panqu Guzhen is even more outstanding. It will be said that Lingtou is free, and there are still a few clouds hanging in the sunset. ——"Pine" by Cheng Yanxiong of the Tang Dynasty Translation: The doctor's pine has a high reputation, and countless people have appreciated it in ancient and modern times! But it is still sitting on the top of the vast mountain, looking very outstanding! When the top of the mountain calmed down, I could only see a waning sun and a few misty clouds hanging above the lone pine on the cliff!
7. Think of it as orchid for grass, and pine for wood. The fragrance of orchid in autumn is far away in the wind, but the cold pine trees do not change their appearance. ——Li Bai, Tang Dynasty, "Giving Nanling Changzan Mansion at Wusong Mountain" Translation: To make grass, you must make orchids, and to make trees, you must make pine trees. The fragrance of orchids carries away with the wind, and the pine trees do not change their appearance when exposed to the cold.
8. The scales of snakes and grandsons are winding, and a few grains of Hongya rice are newly fragrant. The green waves soak the leaves full of dense light, and the dragon's beard scissors the thin bunches. ——Tang Li He's "Song of Five Little Pines" Translation: The little pine tree is like a small snake, covered with snake scales, winding and twisting, and the new and tender pine flowers and pine cones are like fragrant rice grains, which are picked by the immortals as food. The pine leaves were dark green and shiny, as if they had been dipped in water, and the bunches of needles like dragon's whiskers were as neatly cut as if they were cut with scissors.
9. There are pines on Tingting Mountain, and there is a stroke in Sese Valley. How loud is the sound of the wind, how strong are the branches of the pine trees. The frost is miserable, but the whole year is always upright. Wouldn't it be cold? Pines and cypresses have their own nature. ——Liu Zhen of the Wei and Jin Dynasties, "Gift to My Congdi" Translation: The tall and tall pine trees on the high mountains bear against the howling wind in the valleys. The sound of the wind is so fierce, and the pine branches are so strong! No matter how miserable the sky is with frost, the pine tree's waist will remain straight all year round. Could it be that the pine trees did not experience the severe chill? No, it’s because pines and cypresses are born with a cold-resistant nature!
10. The heavy snow weighs on the green pine trees, and the green pine trees stand tall and straight. You should know that the pines are noble and pure until the snow melts. ——Modern·Chen Yi's "Green Pine" Translation: A thick layer of snow is pressing on the pine branches. Take a closer look and you will see that the green pine is tall and straight. If you want to know how pure and tall this green pine is, you have to wait until the thick layer of snow on the tree melts before you can see it.
11. Pine leaves can be used as wine. How much can you make in spring. ——"Reply to Lu Li" by Zhang Jiuling of the Tang Dynasty Translation: The fragrant pine leaves can be used to brew sweet wine. Spring has come. I wonder how much of this wine you have brewed?
12. The luxuriant spring grass is green in autumn, and the fallen pine trees are long and cold in summer. ——Tang Dynasty Wang Wei's "Seven Pastoral Music Part 4" Translation: The lush spring grass still shows a vibrant green color in autumn. Tall and straight pine trees provide cool shade in summer.
13. Pines grow in Taihua, and the pavilions are covered with frost and snow. The sky is as high as a hundred feet, how can it be broken by a slight surge? ——Li Bai, Tang Dynasty, "Two Poems for Wei Shiyu and Huang Shang" Translation: The tall pines on the top of Huashan Mountain stand proudly against the frost and snow. How can a naturally hundred-foot-long pine be broken by a small strong wind?
14. When the pine grows a few inches, it is submerged by the grass. I haven't seen the heart of the cloud, but I don't know that I have the bones of frost. ——Wu Jun, Southern and Northern Dynasties, "Gift to Wang Guiyang" Translation: A young pine was buried by overgrown weeds just after it was unearthed. Without being able to see its ambition to gather clouds, who would have known that it has the pride to not be afraid of frost and snow.
15. The clouds and pines are green and bright. ——Li Bai of the Tang Dynasty, "Mountain Men Encourage Drinking" Translation: The green pines reaching into the clouds are vigorous, and the four bright spots of Shangshan are open and cheerful.