"The best scenery in a year, we must remember that it is orange, yellow and green" means that we must remember the best scenery in a year, that is, the late autumn and early winter of oranges. The deep meaning is to encourage friends to be optimistic and not depressed when they encounter difficulties. From To Liu Jingwen by Su Shi, a poet in the Song Dynasty.

original text

The lotus flower withered, so did the lotus leaf holding the rain, and only the branches of chrysanthemum stood proudly against the frost.

You must remember the best scenery in a year, which is in the late autumn and early winter of orange and green.

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The lotus flower withered, even the lotus leaf holding the rain withered, and only the flower branch that defeated the chrysanthemum stood proudly in the frost.

You must remember that the best time of the year 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 flower is exhausted" or it is necessary to maintain the integrity of pride and frost. In the second half, it is only temporary to encourage friends to be optimistic and not depressed through "orange, orange and green". Express the author's broad mind, encourage and support friends in the same predicament, and express their feelings with lofty artistic conception.

To annotate ...

Lotus: Lotus withers and withers.

Lift it up, lift it up.

Rain cover: formerly known as umbrella, the poem refers to the way the lotus leaf stretches.

Chrysanthemum residue: Chrysanthemum withered.

Y: still.

Ao Shuang: Not afraid of the cold, strong and unyielding.

Jun: It used to refer to the ancient kings, but later it generally refers to the honorific title for men, you.

Remember: you must remember.

The most important thing is: one is "accuracy". Orange-orange-green time: refers to the time when oranges turn yellow and remain green, and refers to the late autumn and early winter of the lunar calendar.

Make an appreciative comment

This poem is about the scenery in early winter. In the first two sentences, the poet first described the last autumn with a highly summarized pen and ink: the lotus pond, which once had green leaves and red flowers reflecting the sun, has long withered, and the withered stems and leaves can no longer support the green umbrella to keep out the wind and rain; The residual chrysanthemum under the independent hedge, although the stem is fragrant, has no leaves, and only the tall and straight branches are still strong against the wind in Ao Shuang.

In the last two sentences, the poet happily reminds people: 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 fruitful and mature harvest, which is 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 a golden stage of great achievements, encouraging friends to cherish this great time, be optimistic, make unremitting efforts, and never be depressed.

Although the whole poem is written for the sake of writing, it is all about the scenery in late autumn, and there is no mention of Liu's own moral articles. This does not seem to be the proper meaning in the title, but the author's genius lies in his praise of Liu's moral integrity, which is combined with the trace description of the early winter scenery. In the author's opinion, the most beautiful scenery in a year is the orange-green early winter scenery. Citrus, like pine and cypress, can best represent people's noble character and loyal moral integrity.

Creation background

This poem was written in the early winter of 1090 (five years in Yuan You). At that time, Su Shi was working in Hangzhou, and Liu Ye, who was also the commander-in-chief of Zhejiang and Zhejiang, was in Hangzhou. The two have always been close friends and have a profound friendship. On the one hand, the poet regarded Liu Jingwen as a national scholar and recommended himself by begging for Liu Ji's grandson; On the other hand, encourage this poem.

Evaluation of works

Hu Zai's Tiaoxi Fishing in Conghua: "Wonderful". ?

Aisingiorro Hongli's poems in Tang and Song Dynasties: "Words are shallow and affectionate."

Zhang Ming: "This poem is shallow and quiet, and it is a famous one."

Liu Shijie: "The first two sentences are concise, beautiful and meaningful. The last two sentences are unique and profound. Generally speaking, good years are nothing more than spring and autumn, but poets prefer to say early winter, which is extraordinary and novel. "