Ancient poetry describing bonsai

1. The green cliffs and red cliffs are mixed and lush, and the scenery at the beginning of the small basin is the most amazing.

Source: From "Nostalgia" by Lu You.

Meaning: The green cliffs and red stacks are uneven, and the shadow of the first step in the small basin is the most peculiar.

2. I enjoy being with Jie Yulian all day long, and I want to compare the beauty with others.

Source: From Zhao Xifeng's "He Buying Pots of Lotus".

Meaning: A day of joy accompanies Jie Yulian, and the floating flowers are worth a thousand dollars more than the price.

3. My son came to serve me and offered me a bunch of autumn orchids.

Xiao Ran's appearance can prevent wind, dew and cold.

Source: Dai Fuxu's "Margin Offers a Pot of Autumn Orchid".

Meaning: My children come to serve me and provide me with a qiulan. The cool and unrestrained posture can prevent the wind, dew and cold.

4. The green moss cracks in the spring, and the cold fragrance of the year comes.

Source: From "Plum Blossoms" by Xie Zongke.

Meaning: It tears away the green moss around the spring, and the cold fragrance lingers at the end of the year.

5. A solitary root is like a mail, and high standards can be adjusted by oneself. Take in the scenery of West Lake.

I mistakenly looked at apricot blossoms several times, and was awakened by the fragrant soul in dreams.

Source: From Liu Minzhong's "Magpie Bridge Immortal Potted Plum Blossoms".

Meaning: My roots are as good as my roots, and I have a high standard. Take in the scenery of West Lake. How many times have I mistakenly looked at apricot blossoms and been awakened by the fragrant soul in my dreams.