1. Land: In Ai Qing's poems, "land" is a very symbolic image, representing the Chinese nation and people, especially those ordinary farmers who are rooted in the land and are hardworking and persevering. Ai Qing expressed his deep and passionate love for the motherland and his deep concern for the fate of the nation and the sufferings of the people through Land, just as I love this land.
2. The sun: The sun is another core image in Ai Qing's poems, symbolizing hope, light and freedom. With the help of the image of the sun, Ai Qing expressed her expectation for the new China, her vision for the future and her pursuit for a bright world.