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The scenery in Jiangnan is very beautiful, and the picturesque scenery has long been familiar. When spring comes, the sun rises from the river, the flowers on the river are brighter than red, and the green river is greener than the blue grass. How can we make people not miss Jiangnan?
Interpretation of vernacular:
Jiangnan is a good place. I used to be familiar with the scenery there. In spring, the sun rises from the river, making the flowers in the river more fiery. The green river is greener than the blue grass. How can one not miss Jiangnan?
2. Tang Dynasty: Wei Zhuang's "Bodhisattva Man Everyone Says Jiangnan is Good"
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People say that Jiangnan is good, and tourists only join Jiangnan. The spring water is greener than the sky, so tourists can sleep on the boat listening to the rain.
The women selling wine in Jiangnan restaurant are all very beautiful, and their arms exposed when selling wine are as white as snow. Don't go home when the light is not fading. It must be extremely sad to go home.
Interpretation of vernacular:
Everyone says Jiangnan is good, and tourists here just want to die in Jiangnan. In spring, the river is clear and green, better than the blue sky. You can also fall asleep listening to the rain on the painted boat.
The woman selling wine in Jiangnan restaurant is very beautiful, and her arms are as white as snow when holding wine sleeves. Don't go back to your hometown when you are young, you will be heartbroken when you get home.
3. Yuan Dynasty: Zhang's Narcissus Odes to Jiangnan.
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The sun shines on the river, and thin smoke rises. The eaves painted by people on both sides of the strait are connected, and the beams are connected. The river is surrounded by lotus flowers, so it is quiet. Looking at Sha Ou, it turns around on the river, and the curtains of every household are full of fragrant wind. Beautiful boats seem to fall from the sky, and the flag of the restaurant flutters in the wind. People really love Jiangnan!
Interpretation of vernacular:
The sun shone on the river and raised thin smoke. The eaves painted by people on both sides of the strait are connected, and the beams are connected. There are many lotus flowers on the river, and Qiu Guang is desolate. Look, Sha Ou flies and hovers over the river again and again, and the fragrant wind is floating in every bead curtain. Beautiful ships seem to be coming from the horizon, and the flag of the restaurant is flying in the wind. How lovely, Jiangnan!
4. Tang Dynasty: Huang Fusong's "Picking lotus seeds, boating in the lake and light autumn"
Excerpts from the original text:
The boat moved in the lake and saw young people believe that the boat was greedy.
People will be ashamed for a long time if they throw lotus seeds into the water for no reason.
Interpretation of vernacular:
The lake in autumn is beautiful and the scenery is pleasant. The girl rocked the boat to pick lotus. She let the boat drift with the waves so that she could see the beautiful teenagers on the shore.
The girl grabbed a handful of lotus seeds for no reason and threw them at the boys. Suddenly I felt that I was seen from a distance, so I was shy for a long time.
5. Tang Dynasty: Wei Zhuang's "Bodhisattva Man Memories Jiangnan Music Today"
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Now I recall the benefits of Jiangnan, when the wind was young, the spring clothes were floating and the manners were graceful. I rode my horse in Damascus and leaned against the bridge. The women on the ground were conquered by my heroism.
The boudoir barrier twists and turns, setting off the deep, which is where I am intoxicated. Now if I can be like that again, I won't want to come back until I'm old.
Interpretation of vernacular:
Now think back to the benefits of Jiangnan. At that time, I was young and romantic, with my spring shirt fluttering and graceful. I rode a big horse and leaned against a small bridge. The women in the building were fascinated by my heroic attitude.
The boudoir barrier is winding and secluded, which is where I indulge in flowers. Now, if we can meet again like that, I will never want to come back even when I am old.