The following is the "Comprehensive Appreciation of Classical Ancient Poems" compiled by me. Everyone is welcome to read and share!
1. When you are at the top of the mountain, you can see all the mountains and small mountains at a glance. (Du Fu's "Wang Yue")
The meaning of the poem: In the future, you must climb to the highest peak of Mount Tai. Only when you look around can you see how low and insignificant the mountains are.
Understanding and appreciation: "Hui Dang" means "must". These two sentences are the poet's desire to look at the mountains. They express the poet's ambition to reach the top and are a symbol of hard work and progress. It not only expresses the poet's heroic and uninhibited aesthetic feelings, but also makes us feel the poet's spirit and ambition to help the world and make contributions.
2. Thousands of sails pass by the side of the sunken boat, and thousands of trees spring in front of the diseased tree. (Liu Yuxi's "Rewarding Lotte at the First Banquet in Yangzhou")
The meaning of the poem: Beside the sunken boat, there are thousands of sails vying to be the first to sail; in front of the diseased tree, there are thousands of trees vying for spring.
Understanding and Appreciation: The poet compared himself with a sunken boat and a diseased tree. Although he felt melancholy, he was quite optimistic. Instead, he comforted his friend (Bai Juyi) not to be sad for him. Show an open-minded mind to the changes in world affairs and the ups and downs of officials. The image metaphors of these two poems go far beyond the poet's subjective intention. They use the changes in natural scenery to express simple dialectical thoughts and forward-looking optimism, and contain the philosophy that new things will replace old things.
3. Since ancient times, autumn has been sad and lonely. I say that autumn is better than spring. (Liu Yuxi's "Autumn Poems")
Meaning of the poem: Since ancient times, whenever autumn comes, people have felt sad for the lonely and lonely days. I say that the days in autumn are far better than those in spring.
Understanding and Appreciation: These two poems start with discussion and are powerful warnings. Aiming at the essence of people with lofty ideals losing ambition, being disappointed with reality, and being pessimistic about the future, the poet emphasizes that autumn is better than the spring when all things sprout and thrive, and then awakens people's heroic spirit and noble sentiments in striving for their ideals.
4. The east wind does not agree with Zhou Lang, and Tongquechun locks Erqiao deeply. (Du Mu's "Red Cliff")
Meaning of the poem: If the east wind had not facilitated Zhou Yu, Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao would have been locked up in the bright spring Tongque Terrace.
Understanding and Appreciation: These two sentences are arguments, emphasizing that Zhou Yu's victory was due to the right time and place, implying the philosophy that opportunities create heroes.
5. Spring silkworms will not run out of silk until they die, and wax torches will turn to ashes before their tears dry up. (Li Shangyin's "Untitled")
The meaning of the poem: This lovesickness is like the silk (love) of spring silkworms, which is endless and can only be completed after death; this tear of longing is like the remaining fat of a candle burning little by little. , disappear, and only after it turns into ashes will the tears of missing you flow dry.
Understanding and Appreciation: These two lines of poems skillfully describe one's lovesickness and feelings through novel and appropriate metaphors, depicting vivid and touching images, expressing the deep longing after farewell and the incomparable fidelity to love. manner. Contains the philosophy of persistent pursuit.
6. Don’t be afraid of clouds covering your eyes, because you are at the highest level. (Wang Anshi's "Climbing Feilai Peak")
The meaning of the poem: I am not afraid that the floating clouds will obscure my sight, because I am at the top.
Understanding and Appreciation: These two lines are the focus of the whole poem, with wonderful discussion and rich philosophy. "Floating clouds" is a symbol of "evil ministers covering up virtuous people"; "being at the highest level" metaphors that he has outstanding virtues and talents and is not afraid of slander. It expresses the poet's political foresight and ideals and ambitions of reform.
These two poems illustrate the principle of standing high and seeing far. It means that once you have mastered the correct stance, viewpoints and methods, you can be far-sighted and confident when observing society and dealing with problems, eliminate resistance, overcome difficulties, and push your career to a new level.
7. Who said there is no time to be young again in life? The water flowing in front of the door can still reach the west! (Su Shi's "Huanxi Sand")
The meaning of the poem: Who said that there is no time to be young again in life? In front of the door The stream can still flow to the west.
Understanding and Appreciation: The poet expresses emotion and comments about the stream flowing westward. The stream flowing west proves that life has the possibility of rejuvenation. It expresses the poet's ambition and optimism after being demoted, and contains the philosophy that everything depends on human effort.
8. There is no way out in the mountains and rivers, but there is another village with dark flowers and bright flowers. (Lu You's "Visit to Shanxi Village")
Meaning of the poem: In that place where the mountains and rivers overlap, one really suspects that the road has come to an end and cannot move forward; unexpectedly, the willows are deep and the flowers are red. Another village appeared in the beautiful place.
Understanding and Appreciation: These two poems describe the scenery of mountains and rivers. The description of the scenery contains philosophy. If you persevere and keep moving forward, you will find an unprecedented new world. It reflects the poet's hope for the future and also tells the truth about the waxing and waning of things in the world.
9. Talented people have emerged from generation to generation, and each has been leading the way for hundreds of years. (Zhao Yi's "On Poetry")
Meaning of the poem: The great rivers and mountains of the motherland have given birth to many outstanding figures from generation to generation, and they have each led the poetry world for hundreds of years with creative poems.
Understanding and Appreciation: The poet affirmed that every era has its own genius poets, who lead the contemporary poetry world with creative poems and create a generation of poetry style.
The poems also contain a strong pursuit of creativity. The poet calls for getting rid of the framework of worshiping the ancients and imitating the ancients, taking a new path of his own, and creating more and better poems that meet the aesthetic consciousness and requirements of contemporary people. He encouraged poets to strive for creation on the basis of inheritance and strive to be "talented people" who "lead the way". The poem contains the philosophy that new things will replace old things.
10. Falling red flowers are not heartless things, they turn into spring mud to protect flowers. (Gong Zizhen's "Miscellaneous Poems of Jihai")
Meaning of the poem: It turns out that the falling red flowers are not heartless things. Even if they are broken into pieces, they must turn themselves into spring mud to nourish and protect the flowers.
Understanding and Appreciation: The poet uses falling flowers to express his heartfelt songs. Even if there are setbacks in his official career, he will still carry out a new struggle and devote his entire life to the reform and revitalization of the Chinese land that gives birth to me.
The philosophy contained in these two sentences is: everything in the world has duality. Just like "Luohong", it seems useless, but it can turn into mud and protect flowers, so it still has value and function. Therefore, "useful" and "useless" are relative, and the key lies in the angle from which the observer looks at it.
11. Hai Ri is born and the night is over, and Jiang Chun is entering the old year. (Wangwan's "Under the Cibeigu Mountain")
The meaning of the poem: The sea sun is born in the remaining night and will drive away the darkness; the "spring spirit" expressed by the scenery on the river will break into the old year and drive away the harsh winter.
Understanding and Appreciation: The poems not only describe the scenes realistically and have accurate narratives, but also express life truths of universal significance. In describing the scenery and solar terms, they contain a natural sense of rationality, giving people a sense of optimism and optimism. The inspiring power of positive and uplifting art.
12. Suddenly a spring breeze comes overnight, and thousands of pear trees bloom. (Cen Shen's "Song of White Snow Sending Magistrate Wu Back to the Capital")
Understanding and Appreciation: These two poems use metaphorical rhetorical techniques, using spring flowers as a metaphor for winter snow. The imagination is rich and unique. From the harsh environment in the north of the Great Wall, spring is actually thought of pear blossoms, the atmosphere is warm and the colors are wonderful.
13. Tens of thousands of peaceful mansions can shelter all the poor people in the world with joy! It is as peaceful as a mountain that does not stand up to wind or rain. (Du Fu's "Song of Thatched Cottage Broken by the Autumn Wind")
Understanding and Appreciation: These three sentences are preceded and followed by seven-character sentences, with nine-character sentences in the middle. The sentences are consecutively followed. Among them, "Guangsha" and "Millions of Rooms" Words such as "Dabi", "World" and "An Rushan" have a loud voice, a sonorous rhythm and a broad realm, which appropriately express the author's inner passion and fiery hope. It expresses the poet's broad mind and hope that all poor people in the world can live and work in peace and contentment.
14. Who has never died since ancient times? Leave a loyal heart to illuminate history. (Wen Tianxiang's "Crossing the Lingding Ocean")
The meaning of the poem: Throughout the ages, people have inevitably died. They died to save the motherland and sacrificed their lives for righteousness. A loyal heart will hang down in the annals of history and reflect through the ages.
Understanding and Appreciation: These two passionate and generous poems show the poet's determination to sacrifice his life for righteousness and fully reflect his national integrity.
15. There will be times when there are strong winds and waves, and you can hang sails directly to help you sail across the sea. (Li Bai's "The Journey Is Difficult")
Understanding and Appreciation: These two lines are the climax of the whole poem. "Changfeng", "Breaking Waves", "Zhihang" and "Ji Canghai", these words are all written in one breath. It sweeps away the depression caused by confusion and depression, and pushes the poetry to a peak with a broad realm. Here, we hear the poet's strong voice of confidence and outlook: Although there are many obstacles on the road ahead, one day we can ride the wind and waves to reach the ideal shore. These two lines of poems highlight the poet's persistence in pursuing his ideals. Poets often use this poem to encourage themselves or encourage others to persist in pursuing their ideals.