Original text
The abundance of children comes ①, but when I come to the alley ②, I regret not sending him away ③.
The son is prosperous ④ , and when I come to the hall, I regret that I will not come ⑤ .
Yijinyiyi ⑥, Shangjinyishang. Uncle Xi and Uncle Xi ⑦ , drive me and do it ⑧ .
Shang brocade clothes, brocade clothes. Uncle Xi and Uncle Xi, drive me and return home ⑨.
Notes
① Feng: Plump and radiant.
②俟 (sì): Waiting.
③Send: accompany, accompany.
④Chang: Describes a strong body.
⑤ will: send, go together.
⑥Jin: Jinyi, Zhaiyi. 褧 (jiǒng): In ancient times, an outer coat made of fine linen, that is, a cloak.
⑦Uncle, uncle: This refers to the person who welcomes the bride.
⑧行 (háng): go.
⑨ Yugui: Yugui, Tonggui, refers to a woman going back to her husband’s house. Love Words from the Book of Songs Discover the truth, goodness and beauty of Chinese culture and spread healthy and positive energy
Translation
Your face is bright, waiting for me by the alley,
I regret not sending you away.
How strong your body is. Wait for me to answer by the side of the hall.
I don’t want you to regret it.
Wearing a brocade wedding dress, with a thin and bright cloak.
Come quickly to welcome your loved ones and drive a carriage with you.
The outer cloak is thin and shiny, and she is wearing brocade wedding clothes.
Come quickly to welcome your loved ones and children, and drive me to see them off.
Analysis
This poem describes a woman’s regret after rejecting a man’s proposal.
Poem ***Chapter 4. The first two chapters describe the situation when a man goes to a woman's house to propose marriage. The man with a strong physique and radiant face was waiting at the alley, waiting for my answer. I still clearly remember his every move, and it is so moving in my heart. Now she is very regretful for not agreeing to his proposal, regretful!
The last two chapters express the woman's eagerness to marry a man. Put on a gorgeous wedding dress and an exquisite cloak, hoping that his wedding team will come quickly and drive a carriage to his home.
As for why the woman rejected the man's proposal in the first place, it is unknown. Perhaps her parents ruined this beautiful marriage. The woman felt very regretful because she loved this man.
The last two chapters of the poem are nothing more than a woman's fantasy. Imagining that she is wearing a beautiful wedding dress and that a team of men will come to marry her is just a fantasy of a beautiful and happy life in the future.
Today, how much true love has been defeated by family affection. When love and family affection collide strongly, most people choose to give up love, because family affection is thicker than water. However, once you give up some love, you will never find those true feelings again. If you really love each other, you should at least use your brains and think hard about how to make your parents accept it, and try to get a perfect ending. If you've tried your best and still can't get the best of both worlds, you have to weigh it and make a decision.
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