Original text:
The north wind is cold and the snow is all over the sky.
Be nice to me and be careful.
Staying up late in public, I want to say something.
A gentleman is cautious and independent, and does not show his light.
Not if you have feelings.
The north wind is biting, and rain and snow are falling.
Be nice to me, like me, and be careful what you say.
Serve the public day and night. Be careful what you say.
A gentleman is lonely and does not show talent.
It is difficult for people with feelings to get along with themselves, and they are very confused.
Background and significance: Beifeng is one of the Book of Songs and belongs to Taifeng. There are four articles, and the other three are drums, papaya and Li Xia. Taifeng is one of the 300 articles in The Book of Songs, which reflects the life, feelings and values of ancient people with its simplicity, true feelings and true life.
In The North Wind, the poet expresses his feelings by describing the cold north wind and the scene of rain and snow. The poem mentions "be kind to me" to show your kindness and love for yourself, but then reminds the other party to be cautious in words and deeds. This way of expressing emotion is very common in ancient poems, which reflects the ancient people's emphasis on sincerity and caution.
The poem also mentions "getting along with each other day and night", emphasizes the importance of honesty and integrity, and holds that a gentleman should keep his talent and not show it off. This is consistent with the concept of "modesty and prudence" in China's ancient Confucian values.
Generally speaking, poets express their feelings and attitudes through natural scenery such as the north wind, rain and snow, and emphasize the importance of sincerity, prudence and integrity. This way of reflecting the way of the world and expressing emotions makes the North Wind an ancient poem with emotional and enlightening significance.