Zhenbanqiao
Bamboo is not relaxed at all, its roots are firmly embedded in the cracks in the rocks.
After thousands of tortures and blows, it is still strong, whether it is the southeast wind or the northwest wind in winter, it can bear it and will still be tough and straight.
[Notes]
1. Bamboo stone is an inscribed poem.
2. Assertion: metaphor is rooted firmly, just like biting.
3. grinding: torture. Perseverance: firm and strong.
4. Joel: That. It means: the wind in the southeast and northwest blows fiercely, but it can't be blown down.
[explanation]
This is a poem with profound implications. The first two sentences say that bamboo is rooted in broken rocks and has a solid foundation. The second sentence says that no matter how the wind blows from all directions, the bamboo stone is still strong. While praising Zhu Shi's firm and tenacious spirit, the author also implies the strength of his own character. "Endure all kinds of hardships, stay strong, and let the east, west, north and south prevail" is often used to describe revolutionaries' firm stance in struggle and unshakable character when the enemy attacks.
[Introduction to the author]
Zheng Xie (Yin Xie) (1693- 1765), born in Xinghua (now Xinghua County, Jiangsu Province), was a famous painter and calligrapher in Qing Dynasty.