The translation of the classical Chinese biography of Zhang Pu in Ming Dynasty is as follows:
1. Original text
Pu was fond of learning when he was young. All the readings must be copied by hand. Once the copying has been recited, it will be burned and then copied again. This has been done since six or seven years. When the right hand holds the tube, the palms of the fingers become cocoons. In winter, my hands are chapped, and I get wet every day. Later, it was called Duzhizhai Qilu. Pu is quick in poetry and prose. Those who gathered from all directions did not draw any drafts, but waved at the guests, and they were established in a matter of seconds, so the name was high for a while. ?
2. Translation
Zhang Pu loved learning since he was a child. He would copy the books he read by his own hands, copy them once and read them aloud, and then burn them after reading them. Copy, this continued for six or seven times before stopping. There are calluses on the palm of his right hand where he holds the pen. In winter, his fingers were frozen and cracked, and he had to soak them in hot water several times a day. Later, he named the room where he studied Qilu.
Zhang Pu has a quick mind when writing poems and compositions. People from all walks of life asked him for poems and essays. He did not make a draft, but just wrote in front of the guests. It was very famous at the time.
3. Introduction
Zhang Pu (1602-1641), with the courtesy name Gandu and Tianru, also known as Ximing, was directly under the jurisdiction of Taicang Prefecture, Suzhou Prefecture in the south (now part of Jiangsu Province). Taicang), a writer in the late Ming Dynasty. He was a Jinshi in the fourth year of Chongzhen, and he was selected as a good scholar. He studied hard since he was a child. There is a good story about his seven recordings and seven burnings in the history of the Ming Dynasty. He is as famous as his fellow countryman Zhang Cai, and they are collectively known as Loudong Erzhang. His representative works are "Qi Lu Zhai Ji" and "Five People's Tombstones".
Methods for learning classical Chinese
1. Focus on basic knowledge: Learning classical Chinese requires mastering basic knowledge, such as commonly used words, vocabulary, grammar, etc. It is recommended to start learning from ancient Chinese dictionaries, dictionaries and grammar books, master the pronunciation, meaning and usage of commonly used words and vocabulary, and understand the grammatical rules and rhetorical techniques of classical Chinese.
2. Read more and write more: By reading a large number of classical Chinese works and writing exercises, you can gradually improve your language skills. It is recommended to start reading simple works, such as ancient poetry, prose, etc., gradually increase the difficulty, and try to write some classical Chinese works.
3. In-depth understanding of cultural background: Classical Chinese contains the cultural, historical and social background of ancient China. Understanding this background knowledge will help you better understand classical Chinese.