Lovesickness Author: Wang Wei
Lovesickness is a five-character quatrain written by Wang Wei, a poet of the Tang Dynasty, who expresses lovesickness by chanting objects.
This poem describes the feeling of lovesickness, but the whole poem is inseparable from Hongdou. It uses the name of lovesickness son to relate to the feeling of lovesickness. The first sentence describes the origin of red beans; the second sentence asks "How many branches are there?", the language is very simple, but also very vivid, asking about nature, it is secretly arousing feelings; the third sentence expresses the friend's "pick more", the words are here The intention is there; the last sentence points out the attribute of lovesickness, and uses the word "most" to push it to the extreme. The reason for "taking more" is self-evident, and the meaning it conveys is also deeply contained in it. The whole poem is extremely bright, yet euphemistic and implicit, with shallow language and deep emotion. It is said that it was composed and sung at that time and became popular in Jiangnan.
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Lovesickness by Tang Wangwei
Hongdou Born in the southern country, how many branches will grow when spring comes?
I hope you will pick more of them. This is the most loved thing. [1]
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⑴Lovesickness: The first title is "Lovesickness son", and the title is "Gift to Li Gui on the river" Year".
⑵ Red bean: also known as acacia, a plant that grows in the Jiangnan area. The seeds it produces are like peas, slightly flat and bright red.
⑶ "Spring is coming" sentence: One is "Autumn is coming and old branches are growing".
⑷"I wish you" sentence: One is "I advise you to stop picking". Pick (xié): to pick.
⑸Acacia: missing.
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The red bean tree grows in the south. How many new branches will it produce when spring comes? I hope you will pick more red beans, which can arouse people's longing. [1]
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This poem is "Gift to Li Guinian on the River", which can be seen as a work in memory of a friend. According to records, during the Anshi Rebellion in the last years of Tianbao, Li Guinian sang this poem when he was living in the south of the Yangtze River, which proves that this poem was written during the Tianbao period. [1]
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This is a poem that expresses lovesickness by chanting objects, and is a work written to cherish friends. The first sentence is inspired by things, and although the language is simple, it is full of imagination; the next sentence is a question, which expresses feelings meaningfully; the third sentence implies cherishing friendship. On the surface, it seems to be telling people to miss each other, but behind it, it deeply expresses the weight of one's own lovesickness; The last word is a pun, which not only hits the point of the topic, but also relates to the emotions. The writing is full of flowers and the song is touching. The whole poem has a healthy and elegant mood, full and unrestrained emotions, simple and unpretentious language, and harmonious and gentle rhythm. It can be said to be a masterpiece of quatrains.
Red beans are produced in the south. They are firm, bright red and round, as crystal clear as coral. Southerners often use them in inlaid ornaments. Legend has it that in ancient times, a woman died crying under a tree because her husband died on the border, and turned into red beans, so people called it "Acacia". It is often used in Tang poetry to relate to the feeling of lovesickness. And "lovesickness" is not limited to the scope of love between men and women. Lovesickness also occurs between friends. For example, Su Li's poem "It's hard for travelers to stay for a long time, and everyone talks about longing for lovesickness". The title of this poem is "Giving Li Guinian to Li Guinian on the River", which shows that the poem expresses the emotion of missing a friend.
"Nanguo" (South) is not only the place where red beans are produced, but also the place where friends are. The first sentence starts with "Red beans are born in the southern country", which secretly teases the lovesickness in the following text. The language is extremely simple and full of images. In the second sentence, "Spring has come, how many branches will it send?" I asked softly and naturally, and the tone of the message seemed particularly cordial. However, just asking how many red beans will sprout in spring has a profound meaning. This is to choose something full of sentiment to express your feelings. "In front of the beautiful window tomorrow, will the winter plum blossoms bloom yet?" (Wang Wei's "Miscellaneous Poems") The memory of the plum tree reflects Hakka's deep nostalgia. Likewise, the red beans here are a symbol of sincere friendship. Written in this way, I feel that the words are close and the feelings are far away, which makes people feel far away.
The third sentence then expresses the intention of the other party to "pick more red beans", which still means that the words are here and the intention is there. Picking plants to express nostalgic emotions is a common technique in classical poetry, such as the ancient poem of the Han Dynasty: "Going across the river to pick hibiscus, there are many fragrant grasses in the orchids, who do you want to leave behind? What you are thinking of is far away" is an example. "May you pick more" seems to be saying: "When you see red beans, remember everything about me." It implies that friends far away cherish friendship, and the words are sincere and touching. Here we only express lovesickness to others, but our own lovesickness is hidden behind the words. The expression of feelings in this way is melodious and touching, and the language is sublime. The Song Dynasty compiled "Ten Thousand Tang Dynasty Quatrains", and the word "duo" in this sentence is "xiu". The word "xiu" is used to reflect the pain of separation, and the fear of lovesickness turns from lovesickness. Of course, it is also a human condition under certain circumstances. The word "many" expresses a passionate, passionate and passionate mood. This poem is high-spirited and true without compromising delicacy. It is closely related to the word "duo", so the word "duo" is better than the word "xiu". The title of the last sentence, "Lovesickness" echoes the word "红豆" in the first sentence. It is not only the name of Qie's "Lovesickness Son", but also relates to the feeling of lovesickness, which has a wonderful effect of pun. "This thing is the most lovesick" is like saying: Only this red bean is the most lovable and the most unforgettable. This is a supplementary explanation for the reason why "I hope you will pick more". And readers can appreciate more things from the words. What the poet really cannot forget is self-evident. A high-level adverb of "most" has a profound meaning and adds more connotations to the pun.
The whole poem is filled with youthful enthusiasm and youthful atmosphere, full of feelings that are never expressed directly. Every sentence is inseparable from Hongdou, and it "transcends the outside of the image and captures the inner circle", which expresses the feeling of lovesickness. The emotion is expressed so deeply. It is "completed in one breath and must be read in one breath". It is extremely bright, but also euphemistic and implicit. In life, the most affectionate words are often simple, natural and wonderful. 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, with its shallow and profound lyrics, became a popular song at that time.