The red beans growing in the south and sending out a few branches in spring means: red beans grow in the south, and they will sprout and grow when spring comes. I hope you can pick more of them, because they are a symbol of longing. The red beans in the sentence refer to lovesickness. Red beans are produced in the south. They are firm, bright red and round, as crystal clear as coral. Southerners often use them in inlay ornaments. Red beans, also known as "Acacia seeds", are regarded by people as a symbol of love. From "Lovesickness" by Wang Wei, a poet from the Tang Dynasty, full text: Red beans grow in the southern country, and a few branches grow when spring comes. I hope you will pick more of them, this is the most loved thing.

Appreciation

This poem describes the feeling of lovesickness, but the whole poem is inseparable from the red bean. The name of the sweetheart is used to relate to the feeling of lovesickness.

The first sentence describes the origin of red beans; the second sentence asks "How many branches are there?", the language is very simple, but also very vivid, asking about nature, it secretly teases feelings; the third sentence expresses friends " "Collect more", the words are here and the meaning is there;

The last sentence points out the attribute of lovesickness, and uses the word "most" to push it to the extreme, then the reason for "collecting more" is self-evident, and what it means The message is also deeply embedded in it.

Creative background

This poem is "Gift to Li Guinian on the River", which can be seen as a work in memory of a friend. According to records, during the Anshi Rebellion in the last years of Tianbao, Li Guinian sang this poem when he was living in the south of the Yangtze River, which proves that this poem was written during the Tianbao period.