The Writing Background of Delighting in Rain on a Spring Night (Du Fu)

"Delighting in Rain on a Spring Night" was written by Du Fu in the spring of 76 1 year (the second year of Shangyuan in Tang Suzong) at the Caotang beside Huanhuaxi in Chengdu. At this time, Du Fu came to Sichuan and settled in Chengdu for two years because of the drought in Shaanxi. He cultivates self-cultivation, grows vegetables and flowers, and interacts with farmers, so he has deep feelings for the spring rain. He wrote this poem to describe the spring night rain and dew nourishing the beauty of all things and express the poet's joy. Although there is not a word of happiness in the article, the author's happiness is everywhere. Delighting in Rain on a Spring Night expresses the poet's love and praise for the selfless dedication to the drizzle on a spring night.