The red bean tree grows in the south. How many new branches will it produce when spring comes? I hope you can pick more red beans, which can arouse people's thoughts most.
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This poem, A Gift from the River to Li Guinian, can be seen as a work of remembering friends. According to records, Li Guinian sang this poem when he was living in the south of the Yangtze River during the Anshi Rebellion in the last years of Tianbao, which proves that this poem was written during the Tianbao period.
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this is a poem about nostalgia by chanting things, and it is a work of caring for friends. The sentence is inspired by things, and the language is simple, but full of imagination; Then, I sent a message with questions, which meaningfully entrusted my feelings; The third sentence implies cherishing friendship. On the surface, it seems to make people miss each other, but on the back, it deeply contains the weight of their own love. The last pun is not only to the point, but also to the feelings. It is beautiful and graceful. The whole poem is elegant, full of emotion, simple and unpretentious language, and harmonious and feminine rhythm. Can be described as the best quatrains.
Red beans are produced in the south. They are firm, bright red and round, and crystal clear as coral. Southerners often use them as inlays. Legend has it that in ancient times, there was a woman who died because her husband died on the edge and cried under a tree, and turned into red beans, so people called her "Xiangsisi". It is often used in Tang poetry to relate to lovesickness. And "lovesickness" is not limited to the scope of love between men and women, but also among friends. For example, Su Li's poem "It is difficult for pedestrians to stay for a long time, but each has his own words about lovesickness" is an example. This poem is entitled "A Gift from the River to Li Guinian", which shows that the poem expresses the emotion of caring for friends.
"Southland" (South) is not only the place where red beans are produced, but also the place where friends are located. The first sentence starts with "when those red berries come in springtime", which secretly teases the lovesickness of the following text. The language is extremely simple and full of images. The second sentence "flushing on your southland branches" was asked softly, which was natural, and the tone of the message was particularly cordial. However, it is meaningful to ask only flushing on your southland branches, a red bean. This is to choose something full of affection to express one's feelings. "was the plum, when you passed my silken window, opening its first cold blossom??" (Wang Wei's Miscellaneous Poems) The memory of the plum tree reflects the Hakka's deep nostalgia. Similarly, the red beans here are a symbol of sincere friendship. If you write like this, you will feel that the language is close to love and far away.
the third sentence is followed by a message that the other party "picks more red beans", which still means one thing and another. It is a common practice in classical poetry to pick plants to express the feelings of nostalgia. For example, an ancient poem in the Han Dynasty said, "She picked hibiscus in Shejiang, and there are many fragrant grasses in Lanze. Who will be left after picking them?" Thinking in a long way "is an example. "take home an armful, for my sake" seems to say, "When you see red beans, think of everything about me." Suggest that distant friends cherish friendship and the language is sincere and touching. Here, I only use acacia to tell people, while my own acacia is seen outside the words. Revealing feelings in this way is graceful and touching, with high meaning. Song people compiled Ten Thousand Poems from the Tang Dynasty, and the word "duo" in this sentence is "Hugh". Using the word "Hugh" to contrast the pain of leaving love, and turning from lovesickness to fear lovesickness, of course, is also a human condition in a certain situation. Using the word "duo" shows a warm and passionate bodybuilding mood. This poem has a high meaning without hurting its delicacy, and it has a great relationship with the word "Duo", so the word "Duo" is better than the word "Hugh". At the end of the question, "Acacia" echoes the first sentence "Red Bean", which not only cuts the name of "Acacia", but also relates to the love of Acacia, and has the magical effect of pun. "as a symbol of our love" is like saying: Only this red bean is the most lovable and unforgettable. This is a supplementary reason to explain why "take home an armful, for my sake". And readers can appreciate more things from words. What the poet really can't forget is self-evident. An advanced adverb of "Zui" has a profound meaning, which adds to the implication in puns.
The whole poem is full of young people's enthusiasm, youthful breath, and full of feelings. Every word never leaves the red bean, but "beyond the image, it wins its beauty", expressing the feelings of lovesickness to the point. It is "read in one go", which is extremely bright but tactful. In life, the most affectionate words are often plain and natural. Wang Wei is very good at refining this simple and typical language to express deep thoughts and feelings. Therefore, it is not surprising that this poem is shallow and affectionate, and it became a popular song at that time.