1. In the past, the snow was like flowers, but now the flowers are like snow. ——Fan Yun of the Southern and Northern Dynasties, "Two Farewell Poems Part 1"
Translation: When I left, the snowflakes in the sky were like white flowers in full bloom; now when I come back, the flowers in the fields are like white snow.
Theme: This poem contrasts the desolation of the flying snowflakes during separation with the warmth of blooming flowers during reunion to express the joy of reunion.
2. When the wind changes and the snow changes, my hometown dreams are shattered. There is no such sound in my hometown. ——Nalan Xingde, "Sauvignon Blanc·A Journey to the Mountain" in the Qing Dynasty
Translation: The wind kept blowing outside the tent, the snowflakes couldn't stop, and the noisy sound shattered the dream of homesickness, thinking of my hometown thousands of miles away. There is no such sound.
Theme: This poem describes the soldiers' longing for their hometown while abroad, and expresses their deep and long-lasting emotions. The language is simple and meaningful, and the scenery is grand and contrasting.
3. The white snow is too late for spring, so it flies through the trees in the garden. ——"Spring Snow" by Han Yu of the Tang Dynasty
Translation: Bai Xue thought that spring came too late, so she deliberately turned into flowers and flew among the trees in the courtyard.
Theme: This is a seven-character quatrain. This poem creates new meaning in the ordinary scenery, is ingenious and unique, and expresses the poet's expectation for the arrival of spring.
4. When I open the door in the morning, the mountains are covered with snow. The snow is clear, the clouds are pale, and the sun is cold. ——"The Snow Queen in the Mountains" by Zheng Xie of the Qing Dynasty
Translation: When I wake up early in the morning, I open the door and see the mountains covered with white snow. It's sunny after snow, the white clouds are thin, and even the sunlight becomes cold.
Theme: In this poem, Zheng Banqiao writes about the desolation deep in his heart from the cold after the heavy snow. It seems to be describing the scenery, but in fact it is emotional when seeing the scenery, blending the scenery and the objects together, and expressing his feelings towards the people who have experienced suffering. Life experience issued a deep sigh.
5. It’s snowy in the mountains in May, but it’s cold without flowers. ——Li Bai of the Tang Dynasty, "Six Songs under the Fortress·One"
Translation: The Tianshan Mountains in May are still snowing heavily, with only the biting cold wind and no blooming flowers at all.