Literal meaning: to cross the river. Deep meaning: The name of Qu Yuan's poem. The poem expresses Qu Yuan's noble sentiments and unconventional emotions.
"Nine Chapters: Crossing the River" is a work written by Qu Yuan, a poet of Chu State during the Warring States Period in his later years. This poem can be divided into five sections. The first paragraph describes the contradiction between his lofty ideals and reality, and explains the basic reasons for this long journey across the river; the second paragraph describes the experiences along the way and his own emotions; the third paragraph writes about being alone in the mountains after entering Xupu The fourth paragraph further expresses his political stance from his own experience and the encounters of some loyal warriors in history; the fifth paragraph criticizes the political darkness of Chu State, where evil and sycophants are in power, while virtuous people are suppressed. persecution. The whole poem is an organic combination of scenery and lyricism, and the skillful use of metaphors and symbols reflects the poet's superb artistic level.