The name of the poem "Zi Jin" comes from Zheng Feng in "The Book of Songs".
The content in "The Book of Songs" is divided into three themes: Feng, Ya, and Song. Feng is a folk song, which is the local music of different regions. Ya is the music of the areas under the direct jurisdiction of the Zhou Dynasty. It is relatively official and is generally used for palace banquets or court meetings. Song is the music used in ancestral temple sacrifices. This song "Zi Jin" was popular local music in Zheng State at that time.
The original text of the poem "The Book of Songs·Zheng Feng·Zijin"
The green Zijin is so long in my heart. Even if I don't go, will Zi Ning have no heir?
The green purple embroidery makes me think about it for a long time. Even if I don't go, Zi Ning won't come?
It is in the city gate. Not seeing him for one day is like missing him for three months.
Siyin: transmitting news. Si means to give or send. Zijin: Your collar. Tiao (táo) Xi Da (tà) Xi: The appearance of walking around alone. City Gate: The viewing towers on both sides of the city gate.
Full Text Appreciation
This poem is obviously a love poem. Due to words such as "wind, horse and cow are irrelevant" and "wind changes all things", we can know that wind is generally gentle. Love related. This poem is written from the heart of a woman.
The woman missed the man, but the man did not send her letters or words, nor did he come to her. The woman stood on the city wall and looked back and forth to see if the man was coming.
The woman was thinking: Even if I didn’t send you a letter, wouldn’t you take the initiative to write me a letter? Even if I didn't look for you, wouldn't you take the initiative to look for me? I'm a girl.
When a woman likes a man, missing him for one day is like three autumns. When I see something green, I think of the green collar in my heart.
Even if I don’t go, Zi Ning won’t come?
If I don’t come to you, won’t you come to me? It enlightens us that in relationships, if you like someone, take the initiative. If he/she doesn’t look for you, you can look for him/her! Take the initiative to contact, send WeChat, chat, make phone calls, and make appointments.