The poem "Viewing the Sea" was written by Cao Cao when he climbed Jieshi Mountain during his northern expedition to Wuhuan. This article has compiled the translation and appreciation. Welcome to read.
Appreciation of "Guan Cang Hai"
Cao Cao's "Guan Cang Hai" accurately and vividly depicts the image of the ocean, simple and full, rich but not trivial, like a rough-lined painting. Like a charcoal drawing. What is particularly valuable is that this poem not only reflects the image of the ocean, but also gives it character. Each sentence describes the scenery, and each sentence is lyrical. It expresses both the sea and the poet himself. The poet is not satisfied with making a similar imitation of the ocean, but strives to express the deep, turbulent character of the ocean through images. The sea is originally lifeless, but it has character in the poet's writings. Only in this way can the face of the sea be reflected more truly and profoundly.
"Viewing the Sea" uses scenery to express emotions, cleverly blending the sea scenery in front of you with your own ambitions. The climax of "Viewing the Sea" is placed at the end of the poem. Its emotions are very unrestrained, but its thoughts are very reserved. It not only achieves the blending of scenes, but also achieves the combination of emotion and reason, and the integration of emotions into scenes. Because it is implicit, it is more inspiring, more stimulating to our imagination, and more thought-provoking. In the past, people praised Cao Cao's poems for being deep, full, vigorous and powerful, "like a veteran You Yan, with a majestic charm", which can be confirmed from here. The tone of the whole poem is desolate and generous, which is also a representative work of Jian'an style. Translation of "Guan Cang Sea"
Go east and climb the tall Jieshi Mountain to view the vast sea.
The sea is so vast and vast, with mountains and islands standing tall and tall in the sea.
The surrounding trees are lush and the flowers and plants are luxuriant.
There was a bleak wind, the vegetation was shaking, and huge waves were rolling in the sea.
The sun and moon rise and set as if emanating from this vast ocean.
The brilliant stars in the Milky Way also seem to emerge from the embrace of the sea.
Ah, so lucky! Just use poetry to express your inner aspirations. The original text of "Viewing the Sea"
To the east is Jieshi to view the sea.
How can the water be dull? The mountains and islands are standing tall.
There are many trees and lush grass.
The autumn wind is bleak and the waves are rising.
The movement of the sun and the moon would appear within it;
The stars would shine brightly, as if they would appear within it.
Fortunately, I sing to express my ambition.