What is the meaning of Qiu Jin's "Zhu Jinghua in Hong Xiao"?

Qiu Jin's "Flowers in the Mirror of Xiao Hongzhu" is a famous poem, which describes her anxiety about the political situation and the future of the country in the late Qing Dynasty, as well as her helplessness and indignation at her personal fate.

First of all, the word "Man Jiang Hong" in the poem alludes to Manchu, expressing Qiu Jin's dissatisfaction and resistance to the Qing government and the royal family. Secondly, the phrase "I don't know what to think at night after listening to the trumpet" in the poem expresses Qiu Jin's anxiety about the political turmoil and her anxiety and worry about the uncertainty of the country's future.

In addition, the poem "If life is just like the first time, why worry about painting a fan in the autumn wind" expresses Qiu Jin's helplessness and grief over her personal fate, and also implies her love tragedy and life tragedy.

Generally speaking, Qiu Jin's "Zhu Jinghua in Manjiang Hong Xiao" expresses her anxiety and dissatisfaction with political chaos and national destiny, as well as her bitterness and helplessness in personal destiny. This is a masterpiece with the characteristics of the times and historical significance.