The sparse shadows are slanting across the clear and shallow water, and the faint fragrance is floating in the moonlight at dusk.
From "Two Poems on Little Plum in the Mountain Garden" by Lin Bu of the Song Dynasty
Explanation: Sparse shadows slant across the clear and shallow water, and the quiet fragrance floats in the moonlight at dusk. Down.
Appreciation: The language of this sentence is clear and beautiful, and it vividly depicts the temperament and grace of plum blossoms. Especially the words "sparse shadow" and "dark fragrance" highlight the plum blossoms' delicate bones, nobility, dignity, and quietness. Unparalleled.
Original text:
Lin Bu's "Two Poems on Little Plum Blossoms in the Mountain Garden"
All the flowers are swaying and blooming alone, occupying the small garden with all the charm.
The sparse shadows are slanting across the clear and shallow water, and the faint fragrance is floating in the moonlight at dusk.
The frost bird steals its eyes when it wants to come down, and the pink butterfly is like a soul-destroying soul that knows how to unite.
Fortunately, we can have sex with each other by chanting slightly, and there is no need for the sandalwood board to seal the gold bottle.
It is difficult to cut the silk pieces into bits and pieces and dry them, and it is also difficult to draw thick and thin towards the back.
The sun is thin from spring to late evening, and the frost is deep, so the cold nights come.
The clear and fresh food is only cherished by the neighboring monks, but it is ignored by the common people.
Reminiscing about the old journey south of the Yangtze River, the wine flags flickered and fell into the chanting saddle.
Translation
All the flowers have withered, but only the plum blossoms are in full bloom against the cold wind. The bright and gorgeous scenery takes up the entire scenery of the small garden.
Sparse shadows slant across the clear water, and a quiet fragrance floats under the moonlight at dusk.
When the cold bird wants to fly down, it first takes a peek at the plum blossoms; if the butterfly knows the beauty of the plum blossoms, it will definitely lose its soul.
Fortunately, I can chant in a low voice and get close to the plum blossoms. I don’t have to knock on the sandalwood board to sing or drink from the golden cup to appreciate it.
The plum blossoms are like shredded silk dotted with cheese-like branches. It is really difficult to draw the posture and layout.
You can enjoy the warmth of spring throughout the day until the sun sets, but you will be timid when the frost and dew are heavy at night, right?
The fresh and bright plum blossoms can only be cherished by the monks next door, and they are not wanted to be viewed by the laypeople in the city.
Recalling the past, on the Jiangnan Road where plum blossoms were in full bloom and wine flags were flying, the breeze blew and the plum blossoms rustled onto the saddle.