1. Only the green lotus and the red lotus are naive. -Tang Dynasty Li Shangyin's
Translation: Only the lotus flower is matched with red flowers and green leaves, the lotus leaf is curled and relaxed, and the lotus flower is opened and closed, which sets off so perfectly and naturally.
2. The lotus leaf is five inches long, so sticking to the waves does not hinder the painting boat from rocking. -Shi Tao's Lotus in the Qing Dynasty
Translation: Five-inch lotus leaves hold delicate lotus flowers, and the lotus leaves are closely attached to the water, but this does not prevent the colorful boats from rippling.
3. The fragrance floats around the winding bank, and the round shadow covers the huachi. -Lu Zhaolin's Quchi Lotus in the Tang Dynasty
Translation: Light and quiet fragrance lingers around the curved bank of the pool, and round flowers and leaves cover the beautiful pool.
4, burning lotus, graceful out of the water. -Sui Dynasty Du Gongzhan's Ode to the Concentric Lotus
Translation: Bright and bright lotus flowers represent auspicious and graceful standing in the water.
5. The water chestnut leaves are full of waves and wind, and the boat passes through the depths of the lotus. -Bai Juyi's Lotus Picking Song in Tang Dynasty
Translation: Rhombus leaves are floating on the water, lotus leaves are swaying in the wind, and lotus picking boats are flying briskly.
6. The lotus leaves are infinitely bright in the next day, and the lotus flowers reflect the sun in a different color. -Song Dynasty Yang Wanli's
Translation: Lotus leaves are endless green when they meet the sky, and lotus flowers are especially bright and red in the sun.
7. Xiao He just showed his sharp horns, and dragonflies stood on his head long ago. -Song Dynasty Yang Wanli's "Little Pond"
Translation: As soon as the delicate little lotus leaf emerged from the water, a naughty little dragonfly stood on it.
8. The red and white lotus blooms in a pond, and the two colors smell like a boat. -Song Dynasty Yang Wanli's Red and White Lotus
Translation: Red and white lotus flowers are in full bloom in a pond. Although they are two colors, they are equally fragrant.