What do ancient plum blossom poems mean?

"Plum Blossom" describes the noble character of plum blossom, and is a metaphor for those who, like poets, can still adhere to integrity and advocate justice under difficult circumstances.

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Wang Song Anshi

There are some plums in the corner, and cold ling opens them alone.

I knew from a distance that it wasn't snow, because there was a smell coming.

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There are some plum blossoms in the corner, blooming alone in the cold.

I know from a distance that Bai Meihua is not snow, because there is a faint plum blossom fragrance.

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The poem Plum Blossom was written by Wang Anshi after he lived in seclusion in Zhongshan. The author thinks that his lonely mentality has something in common with plum blossoms, so he wrote this poem. The first sentence of the poem describes the plum blossom in the corner and expresses its harsh environment. The second sentence reflects the poet's belief in self-persistence, and the word "independence" in the poem further highlights the poet's belief. Three or four sentences use plum blossom fragrance to describe a person's noble character and talent. The language of this poem is simple, but it has an intriguing meaning.