The falling red is not a heartless thing, it turns into spring mud to protect the flowers. ——Gong Zizhen, Qing Dynasty, "Miscellaneous Poems of Jihai Part 5"
Interpretation: When I resign and return home, I am like a fallen flower falling from a branch, but it is not a ruthless thing, it has turned into spring The soil can also play a role in nurturing the next generation.
The lotus leaves touching the sky are infinitely green, and the lotus flowers reflecting the sun are uniquely red. ——Yang Wanli of the Tang Dynasty, "Walking off to Lin Zifang at Dawn from Jingci Temple"
Interpretation: The dense layers of lotus leaves spread out, connecting with the blue sky, an endless expanse of verdant green; the graceful lotus blossom buds In full bloom, it looks particularly bright and red under the sunlight.
The garden is full of spring scenery, and a branch of red apricot comes out of the wall. ——Ye Shaoweng of the Tang Dynasty, "A Visit to the Garden Is Not Worth It"
Interpretation: But after all, the spring beauty in the garden cannot be contained. Look, there is a pink apricot flower sticking out of the wall.
A ray of setting sun spreads over the water, half of the river is rustling and half of the river is red. ——Tang Dynasty Bai Juyi's "Ode to the Dusk River"
Interpretation: A setting sun gradually sets in the river, half of the river is green and half of the river is bright red.
Red beans grow in the south, and a few branches will appear in spring. ——Tang Wang Wei's "Lovesickness"
Interpretation: Bright red and round red beans grow in the sunny south. In the spring season, how many more are produced?
The peach red contains the lingering rain, and the willow green contains the morning smoke. ——Wang Wei's "Seven Pastoral Music (Part 6)"
Interpretation: The red peach blossoms still contain the fresh rain from the night before, and the green willow silk carries a faint spring smoke.
The water in Peach Blossom Pond is a thousand feet deep, not as deep as Wang Lun’s love for me. ——Li Bai's "Gift to Wang Lun"
Explanation: Look at the Peach Blossom Pond, even though it is a thousand feet deep, how can it compare to Wang Lun's gift to me.
Why should the Qiang flute blame the willows? The spring breeze does not pass through Yumen Pass. ——Wang Zhihuan's "Liangzhou Ci"
Interpretation: Why should the soldiers complain that the willow trees have not sprouted? The spring breeze cannot blow outside Yumen Pass.
It is still in the state of snow and frost, but it is not very red. ——Wang Shipeng's "Red Plum"
Interpretation: The red plum has experienced wind and snow, and there are still traces of snow on its body. But it still doesn't admit that its color is very red.
The delicate red seal script on black silk paper is full of spring stars. Daoxiu made a secret agreement and learned about the deep alliance. After speaking, a trace of fragrant dew wets the silver screen. ——Nalan Xingde's "Moon in the Red Window·The Swallows Return and the Flowers Wither"
Interpretation: The bright red seal script we write on the silk is as clear as the stars in the sky. To live up to the secret agreement between you and me, the deep alliance on this silk can prove it. After all, it was already late at night, and a trace of light dew wetted the silver screen.