Pinyin version of Tang Du Xunhe, a Silkworm Woman: There is no color in pink, how could you know that there is glory in this world. Every year I tell you that I work hard on silkworms, and I am covered in ramie.
Appreciation:
Du Xunhe's "Silkworm Woman" is an ancient poem that reflects the real life of society. In the poem, the silkworm women express their emotion and helplessness about their hard work, as well as their anger at the unfair society.
At the beginning of the poem, "pink is completely without hunger and color, so you don't know that there is glory in the world" to describe the expression of the silkworm women, implying the hardship and helplessness of their lives. Then, the poet expresses the silkworm women's helplessness about their own fate and their complaint against social injustice with the expression "Every year I thank my silkworms for their hard work, and I am covered in ramie".
The whole poem vividly depicts the image and emotions of the silkworm woman with simple and natural brushwork, expressing the author's sympathy for the working people and his condemnation of social injustice. The second half of the poem implicitly accuses the scholars of that time of corruption, perverting the law, and committing fraud through the voice of the silkworm woman, expressing the author's anger and dissatisfaction with these ugly social phenomena.
The whole poem has concise language and profound implications. It not only reflects the social reality at that time, but also arouses people's attention and reflection on social justice and moral ethics. At the same time, this poem also reminds people to cherish the fruits of labor, respect the rights and dignity of working people, carry forward the spirit of the silkworm girl, and face life with an attitude of honesty, trustworthiness, and hard work.
In addition to the themes mentioned above, this poem also touches on some other cultural and social phenomena, such as the status and significance of sericulture in ancient Chinese society, and people's reverence for nature and life and respect.
Sericulture was a very important industry in ancient China. It not only provided people with clothing and trade opportunities, but also became a landmark industry in some regions. The life cycle and growth process of silkworms have also become a window for people to observe and explore the mysteries of life. In this sense, the image of silkworms also has a special symbolic meaning in Chinese culture.
In addition, this poem also reflects some social phenomena, such as corruption of corrupt officials, social injustice, and the gap between the rich and the poor. The silkworm women worked hard but still could not escape poverty and suffering, which reflected the injustice and corruption of the society at that time. At the same time, this is also an indictment and condemnation of those scholars who only care about their own interests and ignore social justice.
In short, Du Xunhe's "Silkworm Woman" is not only an ancient poem that reflects the real life of society, but also a literary work with profound ideological significance. Through the image and tone of silkworm women, it expresses people's concerns and reflections on social justice and moral ethics. It also involves some cultural and social phenomena, providing people with a broader space for thinking.