The fragrance brought by the lotus breeze comes from the poem "Huai Xin Da in the South Pavilion in Summer" by Meng Haoran of the Tang Dynasty.
1. Introduction to the background of the poem
"The Summer Pavilion Huai Xin Da" is an ancient five-character poem written by Meng Haoran, a poet in the Tang Dynasty. There are two different theories about the creation background of this poem:
One theory is that this poem was written when Meng Haoran was spending summer vacation in Jiannan Garden (location unknown). Xin Dayi, also known as Xin E, was a friend of Meng Haoran's hometown. He often came to the South Pavilion to enjoy the cool air in the summer, and would meet Meng Haoran over gin and wine.
Another theory is that this poem was composed by Meng Haoran in Nanting near Xian Mountain on the outskirts of Xiangyang.
2. The meaning of the lotus
1. The lotus is one of the important symbols in Chinese culture. It represents the qualities of purity, nobility and strength.
2. The lotus grows in a muddy and unstained environment, symbolizing people's innocence and noble qualities in the bustling and chaotic society.
3. The flowers of lotus show fresh and elegant colors and shapes, giving people wonderful enjoyment and aesthetic enjoyment.
3. The theme of Huaixin in the South Pavilion in summer
The theme is to express the poet's nostalgia for his old friends. This poem describes the leisurely contentment of enjoying the cool air on a summer night and expresses the poet's longing for his old friend. The beginning is about the setting sun in the west and the rising moon in the east, setting up the scene for enjoying the cool air; the third and fourth sentences of "Brother's Sign" are about enjoying the cool air after bathing, expressing leisure and comfort;
The fifth and sixth sentences continue to describe the true feeling of enjoying the cool air through the sense of smell ; The seven or eight sentences are about the tranquility of the state, the thought of playing the piano, the thought of "bosom friends", the transition from enjoying the cool air to the care of others; finally, I write about Lu Hong, hoping that my friends can spend a good night by my side and live a dream
The lotus is here Influence and medicinal value in Chinese culture
1. Cultural symbols
1. The lotus is regarded as one of the symbols of traditional Chinese culture and often appears in Chinese paintings, poetry, and music. among other works of art.
2. With its noble and elegant characteristics, it conveys people’s yearning for inner beauty, nature and peaceful life.
2. Food and Medicinal Value
1. Lotus is not only influential in the field of culture and art, but also has important value in the fields of food and medicine.
2. The buds and petals of lotus are often used in cooking to make delicacies such as lotus tea and lotus cake.
3. Lotus has some medicinal value and is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine to prevent and treat diseases.