The full text of this ancient poem is as follows:
The red crown on the head doesn't need to be specially cut, and the cock is white and feathered.
It didn't dare to cry all its life. When it was called, the door of every family was opened.
"You don't have to cut off the red crown on your head, but you will walk in the future in white." This is the action and way of writing a rooster. Wearing a natural red crown that does not need to be cut, the whole body is white, and I am coming face to face with great interest. The poet uses the contrast of description and color to outline a big cock with red crown and white feather, which is majestic and majestic.
The "red crown on the head" in the first sentence describes the red crown on the cock's head. In this first sentence, the poet pays more attention to the natural beauty of the rooster without modification, so the poet praises this beauty as "no need to cut"
The phrase "all white" also describes the white feathers of the rooster from the whole body. Clear, from partial to comprehensive; Compared with the red crown on the cock's head, the large area of white (cock) has a strong color contrast, depicting the beautiful and noble image of the cock.
"I dare not speak out of turn in my life, so I will ask thousands of families to open it." This is about the psychology and voice of a rooster. The poet's imitation of a chicken reveals its psychological state of being afraid to speak easily in life. When it chirps, it means the dawn. As soon as it is called, every family should open the door to welcome the new day.
Author Tang Yin's brief introduction.
Tang Yin was born in Shaoxing, Zhejiang, and his family was poor. He has been smart and studious since childhood, and likes literature and painting. His talent for painting was revealed at that time, and he won some fame with his paintings. But Tang Yin did not become a professional painter, but chose a career. He once held an official position, but because of his untimely words and deeds, he refused to compromise, was demoted many times, and finally resigned and returned to his hometown.
In literature, Tang Yin's works are mainly poems and zaju. Most of his poems are based on natural scenery and philosophy of life, with fresh and natural style and rich feelings. His zaju works are profound in thought and vivid in image, focusing on revealing social reality and human weakness.
Tang Yin is also a literary theorist. He put forward the view that "literature carries Tao" and believed that literary works should aim at conveying the truth of morality and human nature. He advocated that literature should be combined with real life and pay attention to social problems and people's sufferings. His view of literature and art had an important influence on the later development of literature.