A poem with a good meaning of fish
There are Jiayu in the south
Anonymous [Pre-Qin Dynasty]
There are Jiayu in the south, Hao Ran Hood. Gentlemen have wine, and guests have fun.
There is Jiayu in the south, and Shantou is in full bloom. Gentlemen have wine, and guests like to drink wine.
There are locust trees in the south, which are full of sweetness. Gentlemen have wine, and guests like Yan Suizhi.
Those who are graceful and graceful come to think about it. Gentlemen have wine, and guests like Yan Yousi.
Translation:
The south produces delicious fish, and the fish swim in schools with their tails wagging. Gentlemen's banquets include fine wines, and guests enjoy the banquet.
The south produces beautiful fish, and schools of fish swim with the current. Gentlemen's banquets include fine wine, and guests enjoy the banquet.
There are branches in the south with curved branches and gourd vines tightly intertwined. A gentleman's banquet includes fine wine, and guests enjoy the feast in peace.
Doves are flying in the sky and gathering on trees in all directions. There is fine wine at a gentleman's banquet, and the guests drink happily to fill their glasses.
Extended information:
"Xiaoya·There are Jiayu in the South" is a poem in the "Book of Songs", the first collection of poems in ancient China. At that time, this poem was a song commonly used by nobles to entertain guests at banquets. The poem consists of four chapters, each chapter has four lines. The first two chapters are all about fish swimming, using fish and water to symbolize the harmonious relationship between the guest and the host, and express the host's deep affection in a subtle way; the last two chapters change the angle, using green gourd vines wrapped around the trees and a group of flying quails. The doves gathered on the tree symbolize the closeness and inseparability between the guests and the host, as well as the peaceful and joyful atmosphere at the banquet. Although the article is short, it does its best to express blessings and wishes the guests a long life, endless blessings for their children and grandchildren, a broad vision, and a long-lasting love.