Poetry combines Chinese and foreign myths, takes the legend of Phoenix as the material, and expresses strong patriotic enthusiasm with the story of Phoenix's "gathering incense and burning itself, and being reborn from the fire". The image of Phoenix symbolizes the awakening of the ancient Chinese nation.
This long poem is complete in structure, unique in conception, bold in imagination, full of passionate passion for light and pursuit of ideals, and fully embodies the surging spirit of the times during the May 4th Movement.