Language and writing are a language and writing unique to China. Its unique pronunciation, shape and spelling make Chinese culture broad and profound. Therefore, we must study our own cultural lessons carefully since childhood. The following is a reading and appreciation of ancient poems and long lines, welcome to read for reference!
1. Chang Ge Xing (Excerpt)
Han Yuefu
In the green garden, the sunflowers are growing, and the morning dew is waiting for the setting sun.
When spring comes, all things shine.
I am often afraid that when the autumn festival comes, the yellow flowers and leaves will wither.
Hundreds of rivers flow from the east to the sea, when will they return to the west?
If a young man does not work hard, an old man will be miserable.
[Notes]
1. Green: the color of plants when they are growing vigorously.
2.晞(xī): sun-dried.
3. Yangchun: warm spring.
4. De Ze: Favor.
5. Autumn Festival: Autumn.
6. 鄜(kūn)黄: withered yellow.
7. Hua: Same as "flower".
8. Boss: old.
9. Disciple: in vain.
[Modern Translation]
The river flows to the East China Sea, how can it flow back again? If you don’t work hard to make a difference when you are young, it will be useless to regret and grieve when you are old.
[Appreciation]
Yuefu poetry is a genre that best represents the achievements of poetry in the Han Dynasty. It often uses the decorative techniques of fu, comparison, elation, intertextuality, and repeated singing as well as techniques such as presentation, contrast, and foil to express emotions. This song "Long Song Xing" represents this feature.
The four sentences "Sunflowers in the Green Garden" describe the scene of spring. Morning, morning dew, green sunflower and sunshine, this is such a vibrant picture. Spring returns to the earth, all things grow, and nature bestows spring and grace on the world. The poet's joy and gratitude penetrated the back of the paper, and then he expressed his tragic emotions. The word "sorrow" is both a description of the desolate scene and an expression of regret. Then I think of the rivers returning to the sea, never to return, and use this to metaphor the fleetingness of time. Finally, he lamented that "if young people don't work hard, old people will be sad" and encouraged the world to cherish their time and make a difference. The whole poem starts from Qingkui and associates it with the changes of the four seasons; it also uses rivers as a comparison to draw the conclusion that we should seize the time and work hard. The comparison and elaboration techniques are very obvious.
"Long Song Xing" is the first of the two pieces of Han Yuefu's "Xianghege and Pingdiao". "Long song" is suitable for expressing deep emotions. This song is eloquent, with description, lyricism, lamentation and exhortation, making the whole poem delicate and full of meaning. It not only inherits the tradition of "singing to chant one's ambitions", but also has great formal beauty, making it easy to recite repeatedly.