"The Book of Songs" is my country's first comprehensive collection of poetry, comprehensively collecting works from more than 500 years from the early Western Zhou Dynasty to the mid-Spring and Autumn Period. It established the fine tradition of Chinese poetry, nurtured generations of poets, and was a glorious starting point for Chinese poetry and even Chinese literature as a whole. Some of these poems have become widely circulated allusions, shuttled through the poetry of future generations. Below are the most classic allusions in the Book of Songs that I have compiled for you. I hope it will be helpful to you.
Gantang/Litigation Tang
Poem "Tong Le Tian sent Linghu Prime Minister to the Eastern Capital to stay behind" Liu Yuxi of the Tang Dynasty
The sword and shoes of the minister shined brightly, and he stayed at home The flag went to Luoyang.
In the world, fame and fortune are both generals and ministers, and reputation in the world is nothing more than articles.
Looking east from Fapotou, there are Gantang trees everywhere in the spring breeze.
Allusion to Gantang
Source "The Book of Songs Zhaonan Gantang"
Cover Fu (fi) Gantang, do not cut it or cut it, it is what Zhao Bo did ( b).
Cover the Fu Gantang, don’t cut it, don’t break it, call the uncle to rest.
Cover Fu Gantang, don’t cut it and don’t worship it, as Uncle Zhao said.
Interpretation of the poem "Gantang" is about Zhao Bo sitting under the Gantang tree and handling government affairs. Zhao Bo was the son of King Wen of Zhou. Because his fiefdom was in Zhao, he was called Zhao Gong. Duke Zhao was very diligent and caring for the people. Whenever he went somewhere, he would sit down by a tree on the roadside to solve the people's problems without having time to go in and rest. The people were grateful for this and cherished the tang tree but did not dare to cut it down, so they wrote this poem. Later generations used Gantang or Zhaogongtang to praise officials for their good governance and outstanding political achievements. Liu Yuxi used this allusion in his poem, which means that when Linghu Chu went to the east capital, he would be like Duke Zhao and carry out benevolent government.
Bandit Seat/Bandit Stone
Poetry "Four Elegies of Hexi Governor Du Gong" (Part 4) Tang Cen Shen
The long clear waves are wide, and the sinking building is deep . Bingxin always steals seats, and spends money every time he does righteousness.
He was promoted to the Peeping Orchid Room and recruited into the Imperial Academy. Many kings have their sons, which still pay attention to the hearts of the world.
Allusion to Bandit Seat
Source "The Book of Songs: Beifeng Baizhou" (excerpt)
My heart is a stone, and I cannot turn it around. My heart is so powerful that I can't take it away. Weiyi is not optional.
The meaning of this sentence is: My heart is not like a stone, how can it be transferred by others. My heart is not like a mat, which can be opened and rolled up again. With a quiet appearance and good conduct, how can you give in and let others bully you? Later generations used the term "banditing stones" or "banditing seats" to describe firmness of mind. Cen Shen here uses bandit seats to describe Governor Du's upright heart.
Ji Ling/Wagtail
Poem "Xi Ran Di Bamboo Pavilion" by Tang Meng Haoran
My second and third sons and I have had close friendships throughout my life.
We all have lofty aspirations, and we have the heart of a wagtail in the past.
The breeze is flowing in the bamboo forest.
Da is the fun in wine and the occasional sound on the piano.
Allusion to Wagtail
Source "The Book of Songs Xiaoya Changdi" (excerpt)
The beauty of Changdi is not Weiwei (wěi).
There is no better person than a brother.
The power of death and mourning, brother Kong Huai.
Yuan Xi (x) and Pei (pu) are here, and my brothers are asking for it.
The order of the spine is still there, and the brothers are in urgent need.
Interpretation "Chang Di" is a poem for entertaining brothers, singing about brotherly love. The order of the spine is still there, and the brothers are in urgent need. This sentence means that Ji Ling is homeless on the plateau and his brothers are anxious to rescue him. Jiling is the wagtail, the name of the water bird. As a water bird, this kind of bird should live in the water. Now it is on the plateau and has lost its usual place. It is a metaphor that people are in crisis now. The wagtail has lost its usual place. It sings when flying and shakes its body when walking, unable to abandon itself. The ancients used this metaphor to describe brothers who help each other in emergencies but cannot abandon themselves. Later, Chi Ling/Wagtail was used to describe brotherly love and caring for each other in times of crisis. Meng Haoran used this allusion in the poem to express his deep brotherly love with his brothers.
Raw Cuddling
Poetry "Four Poems for Zhou Xingsi" (Part 1) Wu Jun in the Southern Dynasties
Children are humble and poor, and they are not precious. Only the Anlai Wu Zeng and the Mulin Zongjin.
A hundred years are met with affection, and a thousand miles are met with diligence. I would like to hold Jiangnan Hui as a gift to those who are born and died.
Allusion to Cud
Source: "The Book of Songs Xiaoya White Colt"
The bright white colt is in that empty valley. A bunch of cud is born, and the person is like jade. There is no sound of gold and jade, but a wandering mind.
Explanation "White Horse" is a poem about a friend who misses a wise man. Raw cud refers to green grass, which is fed to horses. Here the poet said that the bright white horse is running in the valley with a bundle of green grass, waiting for the arrival of friends. Don't be stingy in your message after farewell, and being alienated is not a good friend. Here, white colts refer to wise people and friends, and raw cud can raise white colts. Therefore, raw cud was later used to describe courtesy and respect for the virtuous, or directly to refer to virtuous people, and it was also used to express longing for friends. Zhou Xingsi was a friend of Wu Jun. In this poem, Wu Jun used the word "raw cud" to refer to the wise man, that is, Zhou Xingsi.
Fly Camp
Poetry "Journey to the South" (Excerpt) Ming and Tang Yin
Cast a tripod and inscribe a bell to confer a nobility, and the fame is given to the hero.
Floating life is like duckweed, so why bother to camp day and night?
Allusion to Fly Camp
Source: "Book of Songs Xiaoya Blue Fly"
Camping blue fly ends at Fan. How can you, a gentleman, make unfaithful and slanderous remarks?
The bluebottle flies stop at the spine. The slanderers are indiscriminate and create chaos in the four kingdoms.
Camping bluebottle flies, stopping at hazelnuts. The slanderer is extremely ignorant and has harmed both of us.
Guan Ju
Guan Guan Jujiu, in Hezhizhou. A graceful lady, a gentleman is fond of quarrels.
The waterlilies are mixed and flowing from left to right. A graceful lady, I long for her.
I can’t get what I want, so I sleep hard and think about it. Leisurely leisurely, tossing and turning.
Pick the waterlilies from left to right. A graceful lady, she is a friend of the piano and the harp.
There are different kinds of water-lilies, with leaves growing on both sides. The fair lady is played with bells and drums.
Jianjia
Jianjia is green, and the white dew is frost. The so-called Yiren is on the side of the water. If you follow it, the road is blocked and long. Traveling back from it, Wan is in the middle of the water.
The leaves are luxuriant, and the white dew is still there. The so-called beauty is on the water. If you follow it back, the road will be blocked and you will be able to advance. If you go back and swim from it, you will feel like you are swimming in the water.
The jianjia is picked, and the white dew is not over. The so-called beauty is in the river of water. Go back from the road, resistance and right. If you go back and swim from it, you will be swimming in the water.
Jingnu
Jingnu and his wife are waiting for me in the corner of the city. Love but not see, scratch one's head and hesitate.
The quiet girl is promiscuous, which makes me angry. Tongguan Youwei, said that the girl is beautiful.
From herding to grassing, it is beautiful and unique. The gangster girl is beautiful, and the beautiful woman is the beauty.
Zijin
Qingqing Zijin is in my heart. Even if I don't go, will Zi Ning have no heir?
The green purple robe makes me think about it for a long time. Even if I don't go, Zi Ning won't come?
Picking up the troubles and reaching the gates of the city. Not seeing him for one day is like missing him for three months.
Shuo Rat
Shuo Rat, Shuo Rat, there is no food for me! I am not willing to take care of a three-year-old girl. The daughter who is about to die is suitable for that paradise. Happy land, happy land, love is what I want.
The big rat, the big rat, has nothing to eat! A three-year-old girl, Mo Ikende. The daughter who is about to die is suitable for that happy country. Happy country, happy country, love makes me straight.
The big rat, the big rat, has no food for my seedlings! As a three-year-old girl, I am not willing to work hard. The daughter who is about to pass away is suitable for the countryside. Le Jiao Le Jiao, whose eternal name is it?
No clothes
Do you mean no clothes? Be in the same robe as your son. The king raised his army and repaired my spear. I share the same hatred with you!
How can I say that I have no clothes? Tongze with Zi. The king raised his army and repaired my spear and halberd. Work together with me!
How can I say that I have no clothes? Wear the same clothes as your son. The king raised his troops and repaired my armor. Go with me!
The gangster
The gangster’s Chi Chi holds cloth and silk. Bandits come to trade silk, and when they come, they come to plot against me. Send the son to Sheqi, and go to Dunqiu. The bandit is my fault, and I am an unscrupulous matchmaker. The general will not be angry, and autumn will come.
Take advantage of that wall to hope that the pass will be restored. Not seeing the return pass, I burst into tears. Seeing the return pass, I laughed and talked. Erbu Erzhen, the body has no blame words. Come with your car and move with my bribe.
Before the mulberry leaves fall, their leaves are like silk. Come on! No mulberries to eat. Come on! No time to hang out with scholars. It can still be said that scholars are delayed. A woman's procrastination cannot be explained.
The mulberry trees have fallen, and they have turned yellow and fallen. Self-imposed, poor at the age of three. The water in Qishui is flowing, and the curtains and clothes are gradually falling. Women are also unhappy, and scholars behave differently. Scholars are also extremely ignorant, but only have two or three virtues.
I am a married woman at the age of three, and I have to work hard at home. Working hard and sleeping late at night, there is always a day ahead. Once the words are fulfilled, they become violent. My brother didn't know, so he laughed. Think about it quietly and bow to yourself in mourning.
As we grow old together, old age makes me resentful. Qi has a bank, Xi has a bank. At the banquet of the general manager, he talked and laughed, and made vows without thinking about the opposite.
On the contrary, if you don’t think about it, that’s enough!