1. White dew grows on the jade steps, which invades the stockings for a long time at night. ——Tang Dynasty Li Bai's "Jade Steps Resentment"
Interpretation: Dew appeared on the jade steps. It had been standing alone for a long time late at night, and the dew soaked the socks.
2. Throwing Liu Lang Yu Dou on the ground, hanging a small boat with sails on the west. ——Song Dynasty Xin Qiji's "Broken Array·Throwing Liu Lang's Jade Dou"
Interpretation: Fan Zeng broke the jade dou because Xiang Yu did not kill Liu Bang in anger, and Fan Li helped Yue destroy Wu and then took Xi Shi on a boat trip across the five lakes.
3. The cold jade bowl drips with dew, and the powder melts into the fragrant snow and shines through the gauze. ——Song Dynasty Yan Shu's "Huanxi Sha·Jade Bowl Drops of Dew from the Ice"
Interpretation: The jade bowl in the boudoir is filled with crystal clear ice, and the water droplets condensed around the bowl are like dew.
4. The incense of the jade stove and the tears of red wax illuminate the autumn thoughts of the painted hall. ——Wen Tingyun of the Tang Dynasty, "Gengluzi·Jade Furnace Incense"
Interpretation: The jade furnace exudes incense, the red candles are dripping with candle tears, and the swaying light and shadow reflect the sadness of the gorgeous house.
5. Jade furnace ice cream mandarin duck brocade, pink melting fragrance sweat mountain pillow. ——Niu Qiao of the Five Dynasties, "Bodhisattva Man·Yuanyang Brocade in Jade Furnace Ice Cream"
Interpretation: Next to the luxurious incense burner, on the cool bamboo mat, a couple is covered under the mandarin duck brocade quilt, like branches. They sleep together on a pillow, with powder and fragrant sweat flowing on the pillow.
6. Who will play the jade flute upstairs? In front of the mountain, the water is vast and the clouds are low. ——Zhang Yan, Song Dynasty, "Partridge Sky·Who Will Play the Jade Flute Upstairs"
Interpretation: Who is playing the plaintive jade flute upstairs? In front of the mountain, the wide water surface was covered by dim clouds.
7. The stars are changing, the jade is missing, and it has been updated three times, facing the warbler. ——The Five Dynasties·He Ning's "Jiang Chengzi·The Stars Move Over and the Jade Misses Frequency"
Interpretation: Time passed little by little, and it was already the third watch. Facing the oriole perched on the tree opposite, I felt sad alone.
8. Bells, drums, delicacies and jade are not expensive, but I hope I will never wake up after being drunk for a long time. ——Li Bai of the Tang Dynasty, "About to Enter the Wine"
Interpretation: How valuable is the luxurious life of eating delicacies from the mountains and seas all day long? I just hope to live in a drunken dream and not want to wake up.
9. The carved railings and jade inlays should still be there, but the beauty has changed. ——Li Yu of the Five Dynasties, "Poppy When Will the Spring Flowers and Autumn Moon Come"
Interpretation: The finely carved railings and jade steps should still be there, but the person I miss has aged.
10. Relatives and friends in Luoyang are like asking each other, a heart of ice is in a jade pot. ——Wang Changling of the Tang Dynasty, "Farewell to Xin Jian at Furong Tower"
Interpretation: My friend, if relatives and friends in Luoyang ask about me, just say that I am still as cold as a jade pot and stick to my faith.