I. Original text
Komatsu Tang Dynasty: Du Xunhe
When pine trees were young, they grew in deep, deep grass and could not be seen. Now they are found to be much taller than weeds.
Those trees that don't recognize that they can soar into the sky, until it enters the sky, people say it is tall.
Second, translation.
1, from small to large, the thorns on the head are deep in the grass.
Pine trees grew up in deep grass, with sharp crowns that pierced the sky like needles. The thorn head is like the sharp crown of a pine tree, like a needle. Deep grass means that the environment where pine trees grow is where deep grass grows.
2. Now I have the feeling of Artemisia capillaris.
As time goes on, pine trees gradually emerge from the grass, with lush foliage, which can be distinguished from the surrounding Artemisia. Out, out, out, out, out, out, out. Folium Artemisiae Argyi refers to folium Artemisiae Argyi and Artemisia in grass, which is a metaphor for the growth environment of pine trees.
3. When people don't know Lingyunmu.
Those secular people can't understand the value of Lingyunmu. They don't know how lofty the ambition and goal of this tree are. People at that time refers to people at that time, and here refers to people who don't understand the value of pine trees. Lingyunmu refers to towering trees, which is a metaphor for pine trees here.
4. Wait until Lingyun starts to get high.
When the pine tree grew into a towering tree, people began to praise its height. Stay until a certain time. Start, start. Tao, praise, praise. High, high.
Symbolic significance of pine trees
In the traditional culture of China, pine trees are regarded as immortal trees and Millennium trees, representing indomitable and eternal spirit. Therefore, this poem expresses the poet's praise and respect for those who are ambitious, persistent, not afraid of difficulties and pursue Excellence.
Du Xunhe's Life and Creation
Du Xunhe was one of the famous poets in Tang Dynasty. He lived in troubled times at the end of the Tang Dynasty and was poor all his life. However, he still insisted on poetry creation, expressing his profound reflection on social reality and his concern and sympathy for people's sufferings. His poems are characterized by freshness, naturalness, vividness and fluency, and this song Komatsu is one of his representative works.
Description of Nature in Tang Poetry
In Tang poetry, describing nature is a very common expression. This song Komatsu is a typical example.
By vividly describing the growth process of small pine trees, the poet expressed his feelings about nature and thoughts about life. This description of nature not only enhances the artistic appeal of poetry, but also provides us with another kind of knowledge and understanding of nature.