From "Spring Day" written by Zhu Xi, a poet from the Song Dynasty

Original text:

The beautiful scenery along the Surabaya River is reflected in the endless scenery.

Easy to recognize the east wind, colorful colors are always spring.

Translation:

It is a beautiful and sunny spring outing on the shore of Surabaya, and the boundless scenery takes on a new look.

Everyone can see the face of spring. The spring breeze blows flowers into bloom and is a riot of purple and red. Spring scenery is everywhere.

Appreciation:

The author of this poem, Zhu Xi, had never gone north, so of course it was impossible for him to recite and appreciate it on the shores of Surabaya in the spring. In fact, the word "Sishui" in the poem refers to Confucius, because in the Spring and Autumn Period, Confucius once taught students by singing string songs between Zhu and Si. Therefore, the so-called "seeking" refers to seeking the way of saints. "A thousand purples and reds" refers to the richness and variety of Confucianism. The poet compares the way of the saint to the spring breeze that stimulates vitality and ignites all things. This is actually a philosophical poem that embodies truth and interest in images.