The genre of "Passing Through My Old Friend's Village" is a five-character poem. "Passing the Old Friend's Village" is a five-character poem written by Meng Haoran, a poet in the Tang Dynasty. It tells the story of the poet being invited to the home of an old friend in the countryside. In the simple and natural pastoral scenery, the host and guest toasted to drink and chatted about daily life, which was full of fun and expressed the sincere friendship between the poet and his friends.
Original text:
An old friend invited me to Tian's house with chicken and millet.
The green trees are adjacent to the village, and the green mountains and hills are sloping outside.
Open a dining room and chat over wine.
On the Double Ninth Festival, I will come to see chrysanthemums.
Translation:
An old friend prepared a sumptuous meal and invited me to visit his country house.
Green woods surround the village, and green mountains lie outside the city.
Open the window and face the vegetable garden of the threshing floor, holding a wine glass in hand and chatting about the crops.
When the Double Ninth Festival comes, please come here to enjoy the chrysanthemums.
Creative background:
This poem is a description of the author Meng Haoran's visit to the house of a friend named Tian when he was living in seclusion in Lumen Mountain. The author was relaxed and happy, admiring the beautiful pastoral scenery, and created this poem.
Appreciation:
At first glance, this poem seems as plain as water, but when you taste it carefully, it looks like a Chinese painting of pastoral scenery, perfectly combining scenes, things, and emotions. At the same time, it has a strong artistic appeal.