How to read the ancient poem Yongliu written by He Zhizhang

Yongliu. He Zhizhang.

Jasper is made into a tree high, ten thousand hanging down green silk, I don't know who cut out the thin leaves, and the spring breeze in February is like scissors.

Notes] 1 Jasper: Jade of turquoise. It is used as a metaphor for the tender green willow leaves in spring.

2 Makeup: Decorate, dress up.

3 Silk tape: A band made of silk threads. This describes a willow branch that flutters in the wind.

Brief Analysis] This is a poem that expresses the poet's infinite love for spring by praising the willow tree.

The first three lines of the poem are all about willow trees. The first sentence "jasper is made of a tree high" is written as a whole, saying that the tall willow tree is like jasper makeup. "Jasper" is used to describe the emerald green and crystal green of the willow tree, highlighting the beauty of its color.

The second sentence "10,000 drooping green silk silks" is written about willow branches, saying that the drooping willow branches are like thousands of ribbons, highlighting its light and soft beauty. The third sentence "I don't know who cut out the thin leaves" is to write willow leaves, highlighting the delicate and delicate beauty of willow leaves. The three lines of the poem are written about the various parts of the willow tree, and the sentences have characteristics.

The third sentence and the fourth sentence form a question. "I don't know who cut out the thin leaves? —ask yourself; "The spring breeze in February is like scissors.

Self-answer. In this way, one question and one answer, the willow tree skillfully transitions to the spring breeze. Speaking of cutting these delicate willow leaves, of course, you can also cut out tender green and bright red flowers and plants.

It is a symbol of natural vitality and a symbol of the creativity of spring. This poem is to praise the willow tree, and then praise the spring, and praise the infinite creativity of spring.

About author:He Zhizhang (659-744), known as Ji Zhen, self-named "Siming Maniac", was a native of Yongxing, Yuezhou (now Xiaoshan County, Zhejiang). Tang Dynasty poet.

Yongliu jasper is made into a tree high, and ten thousand green silk ribbons hang down.

I don't know who cut out the thin leaves, and the spring breeze in February is like scissors.

It shouldn't be asking pinyin

Yongliu (He Zhizhang).

Jasper is made into a tree high, and ten thousand strands hang down green silk silk (tāo).

I don't know who cut out the thin leaves, and the spring breeze in February is like scissors.

The ancient poems of Yongliu He Zhizhang are as follows:

Jasper is made up of a tree high, and ten thousand green silk ribbons hang down.

I don't know who cut out the thin leaves, and the spring breeze in February is like scissors.

Translation:

The tall willow trees are covered with green new leaves, and the lightly drooping willows are like thousands of gently fluttering green ribbons.

Who cut these thin young leaves by skillful hands? It turned out to be the warm spring breeze in February, which was like a pair of dexterous scissors.

Poetry appreciation

This poem uses the willow tree to sing the spring breeze, compares the spring breeze to scissors, says that she is the creator of beauty, and praises her for cutting out the spring. The poem is filled with the joy of early spring, and the novelty and matching of analogies and metaphors are the success of this poem.

The first sentence writes about the willow tree, like a slim beauty who has been dressed up. "Jasper is made up to be a tree high" naturally associates the willow tree in front of him with the simple and beautiful poor girl in ancient times, and thinks that she is dressed in tender green, which is touching and full of youthful vitality.

The second sentence is associated with this, and the hanging willow leaves are the graceful green silk skirt on her body. China is a big country that produces lead and silk, and silk is the queen of natural fibers, and is known for its dignified, luxurious and elegant, so the charm of this willow tree can be imagined.

Jasper is made into a tree high, and ten thousand green silk ribbons hang down.

I don't know who cut out the thin leaves, and the spring breeze in February is like scissors.

Glossary notes:

Jasper: Turquoise jade. It is used here as a metaphor for the tender green willow leaves in spring.

Makeup: decorate, dress up. Kazuki:

Full of trees. One, full, full. The quantity word in the ancient text does not necessarily mean the exact number, and the "10,000" in the next sentence means many.

绿丝绦 (tāo): A green ribbon. Describe the soft and graceful wicker. Tape, a rope braided with silk.

Cut: Cut. Like: Like, as if.

Vernacular translation: The tall willow trees are like jasper, and the soft branches are like thousands of hanging green ribbons.

I don't know whose skillful hands cut out this green leaf, the spring breeze in February is like a dexterous pair of scissors.

Work appreciation: This is a poem written about the willows in early spring and February. The poet uses metaphor and anthropomorphism to vividly sing the charming style of the young willows in early spring, and praises the magic of nature.

Jasper is made into a tree high", writes the general impression given by the willow tree. The beauty of the willow tree lies in its long and draped branches, and once a year, it grows tender green new leaves, which droop slightly, and has a charming attitude in the spring breeze.

The "jasper" here can not only refer to the real jade, but also imply the meaning of "jasper" in the "jasper little girl" ("Jasper Song"), which refers to a young and beautiful woman from a small family. Classical poems often borrow the image beauty of the willow tree to describe the slender figure and graceful waist of the beauty, but this poem has a new meaning, turning it over and turning the willow tree into a beauty.

The use of "jasper" to compare willows actually has two meanings: one is that "jasper" is related to the color of willows, and "bi" and "green" in the next sentence are mutually generated and complementary; The second is that the person "Jasper" leaves a young impression in people's minds, and in ancient literary works, "Jasper" has almost become a generic name for young and beautiful women.

Using "jasper" to compare willows, people will imagine that this beauty has not yet reached the age of abundance and prosperity, and this willow is still an early spring young willow, not to the time of dense leaves and crows, and at the same time it is related to the following "fine leaves" and "February spring breeze".