Lotus can be picked in the south of the Yangtze River, and the lotus leaves are everywhere.

You can pick lotuses in the south of the Yangtze River, and the lotus leaves are so lush.

1. Source

Han Yuefu "Jiangnan"

2. Original text

Lotus can be picked in the south of the Yangtze River, and there are fields with lotus leaves. Fish play among the lotus leaves.

The lotus leaves are to the east, the lotus leaves are to the west, the lotus leaves are to the south, and the lotus leaves are to the north.

3. Translation

You can pick lotuses on the water in the south of the Yangtze River. The lotus leaves are so lush and the fish are playing among the lotus leaves. Fish play on the east side of the lotus leaf, fish play on the west side of the lotus leaf, fish play on the south side of the lotus leaf, and fish play on the north side of the lotus leaf.

Poetry Appreciation:

This is a lotus-picking song, which reflects the scene when picking lotus and the happy mood of the lotus picker. It has a unique flavor among Han Yuefu folk songs. Folk songs outline a bright and wonderful picture with concise and lively language, repetitive tones, beautiful and timeless artistic conception, and fresh and lively style.

The endless green lotus leaves, the fish playing freely and happily under the lotus leaves, and the laughter and sweet singing voices of the strong men and women picking lotuses on the boats that cut through the lotus pond. , what a beautiful Jiangnan scenery! What a peaceful yet vivid scene! From a cultural perspective, we can find that this is a love song, which implies that young men and women are playing with each other and pursuing love.