The difference between poetry and nursery rhymes

1, the concept is different.

Nursery rhymes are short poems for children, which emphasize meter and rhyme, and are usually passed down orally.

Poetry is a lyrical literary genre.

2. Different characteristics

Nursery rhymes have three main characteristics: catchy and easy to understand; Fun, fun, children are interested; Pay attention to rhyme.

Poetry is full of the author's thoughts, feelings and rich imagination. The language is concise and vivid, with distinct rhythm, harmonious phonology and rich musical beauty. Sentences are generally in rows, paying attention to the beauty of structure and form.

3. Different historical origins.

Nursery rhymes have a long history, starting from The Book of Songs. Wei Fengyuan has a peach-"I worry about my heart, and I sing and rhyme." The nursery rhymes of Kangqu recorded in Liezi are said to be the nursery rhymes of China's legendary saint Yao Shi.

Translation:? I'm really depressed. Let's sing loudly. ?

In ancient times, when information technology was underdeveloped, it was very inconvenient for people to transmit information from one area to another, so they compiled the written poems into songs and the poems came from people's mouths. Poetry originated from ancient social life, which is a rhythmic and emotional language form due to labor production, sex and primitive religion.

China's poems have a long history and rich heritage, such as The Book of Songs, Songs of the South, Han Yuefu and the works of countless poets.

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