Yang Wanli [Song Dynasty]
It is the scenery of the West Lake in June, which is really different from other seasons.
Lotus leaves will not turn green the next day, and lotus flowers are particularly bright red in the sun.
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What is the scenery of the West Lake in June? The scenery is very different from other seasons.
The dense layers of lotus leaves spread out, like endless green connected with the sky, and the lotus flowers are particularly bright and bright red in the sun.
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Xiao: The sun has just risen.
Jingci Temple: The full name is "Jing Ci 'en Guangxiao Temple". Lingyin Temple is two famous Buddhist temples in Nanbei Mountain of West Lake in Hangzhou.
Lin Zifang: the author's friend, secretary of the cabinet in the official residence.
After all: finally.
Mid-June: June.
Four seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter. This refers to other seasons except June.
Same: same.
Connect with the sky: just like connecting with the sky.
Infinite: boundless. Infinite blue: because the lotus leaf is very wide, it seems to be connected with the sky, so it is infinitely green.
Reflect the sun: the sun reflects.
Difference: Song Dynasty proverb, special, different.
Another kind of red: red is particularly prominent.