Explanation of Du Mu's "Autumn Evening":
On the autumn night, the candlelight illuminates the screen,
with a small Luo fan in hand to beat the fireflies.
The stone steps are as cool as cold water at night.
Sit quietly in the palace and gaze at the Cowherd and Vega.
Original text:
"Autumn Evening"
Du Mu of the Tang Dynasty
Silver candles paint the screen in the cold autumn light,
Qing Luo's small fan flutters at the flowing fireflies.
The night sky is as cool as water,
Sit and watch Altair and Vega.
Du Mu’s profile:
Du Mu, also known as Muzhi, also known as Fanchuan Jushi, is of Han nationality and was born in Jingzhao Wannian. Du Mu was an outstanding poet and essayist in the Tang Dynasty. He was the grandson of Prime Minister Du You and the son of Du Congyu. Because he lived in the Fanchuan Villa in South Chang'an in his later years, he was called "Du Fanchuan" by later generations and wrote "Collected Works of Fanchuan".
Notes:
1. Qiuxi: Autumn night.
2. Silver candle: Silver and exquisite candle. Silver, one is "red". Painted screen: A screen with painted patterns.
3. Qingluo small fan: a lightweight silk round fan. Liuying: flying fireflies.
Extended information:
This poem describes the loneliness and resentment of a frustrated palace maid. The first sentence describes the autumn scene, using the word "cold" to hint at the cold autumn atmosphere, and also brings out the protagonist's inner loneliness. The second sentence is about using fireflies to pass the time and relieve sadness. Three sentences are written about being unable to sleep late at night, waiting for luck to come. The sky and streets are like water, which is a metaphor for your love as ice. The last sentence expresses the sadness in my heart by admiring the Morning Glory and the Weaver Girl.
Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia_Qiuxi