original text
The lotus withers and the lotus leaf that holds the rain also withered, only the flowering branch of the chrysanthemum flower is also proud of the cold fight frost.
The best view of the year you must remember, that is in the orange golden yellow, orange green in the late autumn and early winter season ah.
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The lotus flower withered, even the lotus leaf that held the rain withered, and only the flower branch that defeated the chrysanthemum was proud of the cold and frost.
You must remember the best time of the year, that is, the late autumn and early winter when oranges are golden and green.
Central content
In the first half of this poem, it is said that "the lotus is exhausted" should still maintain the integrity of pride and frost, and in the second half, it is only temporary to encourage friends through "orange, orange and green" to be optimistic and not depressed. Express the author's broad mind, encourage and support friends in the same dilemma, and express their aspirations with lofty artistic conception.
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Lotus: Lotus withers and withers.
Lift up, lift up.
Rain cover: formerly known as umbrella, the poem refers to the way lotus leaves stretch.
Chrysanthemum residue: Chrysanthemum withers.
Y: Still.
Ao Shuang: Not afraid of frost and cold, strong and unyielding.
Jun: It used to refer to the ancient kings, and later it generally refers to the honorific title for men, you.
Remember: you must remember.
The most important thing is: one is "exactly". Orange-orange-green time: refers to the time when the orange turns yellow and the orange is still green, referring to the late autumn and early winter of the lunar calendar.
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This poem is about the scenery in early winter. In the first two sentences, the poet first painted a picture of the last autumn with a highly summarized pen and ink: the lotus ponds that once had green leaves and red flowers reflected the sun have long since faded, and the withered stems and leaves can no longer hold up green umbrellas to keep out the wind and rain; Independent hedge of the residual chrysanthemum, although the stem is fragrant, but also no leaves, only the tall and straight branches fighting the wind Ao Shuang, still strong.
In the last two sentences, the poet reminds people with joy: please remember that the best scenery in a year is in the early winter season of "orange, orange and green" Although the winter scenery is bleak and desolate, it also has a fruitful and mature harvest side, which is just incomparable to other seasons. The poet expresses his feelings in the scenery, pointing out that although youth has passed away in the prime of life, it is the golden stage of great achievements, encouraging friends to cherish this great time, be optimistic and make unremitting efforts, and never be depressed and self-deprecating.
Although the whole poem is written for Liu Jingwen, it is about the scenery in late autumn, and there is not a word about Liu's own moral articles. This does not seem to be the proper meaning in the title, but the author's cleverness lies in the praise of Liu's character and moral integrity, which is combined in the description of early winter scenery without trace. In the author's opinion, the most beautiful scenery in a year is the early winter scenery of orange, orange and green. Citrus reticulata, like pine and cypress, is the most representative of people's noble character and faithful moral integrity.
Creation background
This poem was written in the early winter of 1090 (the fifth year of Yuanyou). At that time, Su Shi was working in Hangzhou, and Liu Jisun, who was the supervisor of both Zhejiang and Zhejiang military forces, was also there. The two have been close friends and have a deep friendship. On the one hand, the poet regarded Liu Jingwen as a national scholar, and he was recommended by "Begging for Liu Ji's Sun Zi"; On the other hand, give this poem to encourage it.
Evaluation of works
Hu Zai's "Tiaoxi Fishing Hidden Conghua": "The music is wonderful". ?
Aisin Gioro Hung Li's Poetry in Tang and Song Dynasties: "Shallow words and distant feelings."
Zhangming: "This poem is shallow and remote, and it is a famous article."
Liu Shijie: "The first two sentences are neat, beautiful and meaningful. The last two sentences are unique and profound. Generally speaking, a good year is nothing more than spring and autumn, but the poet prefers to say that it is early winter, which can be described as extraordinary and novel. "