Verse: Spring silkworms will not run out of silk until they die, and wax torches will turn to ashes before their tears dry up.
Meaning: The spring silkworm spins its cocoon and spins out the silk only when it dies, and the candle cannot drip dry until the tear-like wax is burnt to ashes.
Source: "Untitled·It's hard to say goodbye when we meet"
Author: Li Shangyin of the Tang Dynasty
Appreciation: The original meaning of these two lines of poetry is that the poet used The symbolic method is used to describe one's infatuation and bitterness as well as the unrepentant pursuit of love. "The spring silkworm will not stop until death" expresses one's longing for the other party, just like the spring silkworm spins silk and will not stop until death; "The wax torch turns to ashes and tears." "Begin to dry" is a metaphor for the endless pain of not being able to get together, just like the tears of wax do not flow out until the candle burns to ashes. Later, it was used to describe the teacher's dedication to the students, without asking for anything in return, just blind fulfillment, so it was used to praise the teacher's noble character. Extended information
"Untitled·It's hard to say goodbye when we meet" Tang Dynasty: Li Shangyin
It's hard to say goodbye when we meet, the east wind is powerless and the flowers are withered. The spring silkworm's silk will not be used up until it dies, and the wax torch will not dry until it turns to ashes.
When you look into the mirror at dawn, you are worried about the clouds on your temples. When you sing at night, you should feel the cold moonlight. There is not much way to get to Pengshan, and the blue bird is diligent in visiting.
Translation:
It is a rare opportunity to meet each other, and it is equally difficult to part ways. In this east wind-swept weather, the flowers are dying, which makes people even more sad. Spring silkworms will not stop spinning until they die; wax tears will not be shed until the candle burns to ashes.
When women dress up in front of the mirror early in the morning, they are just worried that their black hair will turn white and their appearance will age easily. The man groaned and couldn't sleep at night, probably because he felt the cold moon was encroaching on him. The other party's residence is not far away from Penglai Mountain, but there is no way to reach it, so it is out of reach. I hope there will be a messenger like a blue bird who will diligently visit my lover for me.