Plum blossoms
Song Dynasty: Wang Anshi
There are several plum blossoms in the corner, and Ling Han blooms alone.
I know it’s not snow from afar, because there is a faint fragrance coming.
Translation
There are a few plum blossoms in the corner, blooming alone in the severe cold.
From a distance, you can tell that the white plum blossoms are not snow, because the fragrance of plum blossoms is coming.
The language of this poem is simple, and there is not much description of the image of plum blossoms, but it is profound and thought-provoking. "There are a few plum blossoms in the corner", the "corner" is not eye-catching, not easily known, and is not appreciated by others, but they don't care. The environment of "corner" highlights the simple and solitary beauty of Shuzhimei. It reflects the attitude of the poet who still insists on his own opinions despite the harsh environment he lives in.
"Ling Han drives alone", "alone", has a strong meaning, not afraid of the eyes of others, and still stands tall in a harsh environment. It reflects the poet's belief in persisting in himself. "I know it's not snow from afar", "I know from afar" means that the fragrance is coming from far away, faint and not obvious. The poet has a keen sense of smell, a unique discernment, and is good at discovery. "It's not snow", not talking about plum blossoms, but the whiteness of plum blossoms can be seen. It means that it looks very pure and white from a distance, but you know that it is not snow but plum blossoms. The poetry is tortuous, subtle, and thought-provoking. A subtle and quiet aroma.
"Because of the secret fragrance", "secret fragrance" refers to the fragrance of plum blossoms, which are personified by plum blossoms. They bloom alone in the cold weather, which symbolizes the noble character; the refreshing fragrance symbolizes his talents. . Standing in a secluded or even deserted corner, breaking through the cold and quietly opening up, sending a rich fragrance to the world from a distance, this is a peerless plum and a peerless person.