Four pleasures of life hidden in poetry

Four pleasures of life hidden in poetry

Yixi

After a long drought, there was a happy rain.

Good rain knows the season, when spring comes. Sneak into the night with the wind, moisten things silently. The wild path is dark, and the river is bright. Look at the red and wet place, the flowers in Jinguancheng are heavy.

Du Fu's Delighting in Rain on a Spring Night

Translation:

Good rain knows the solar terms of rain. It is when plants sprout and grow in spring. As the spring breeze quietly falls at night, it silently moistens everything in spring. On a rainy night, the field path was dark, and only the lights on the river boat flashed alone. Looking at the flowers soaked in rain at dawn, they are beautiful and red, and the whole Jinguan City has become a world of flowers and flowers.

Two hi.

Run into an old friend in a distant/foreign country.

In the Qi family, I often see your performances; Before urging the wine hall, I praised your art many times. Never thought, in this Jiangnan scenic area; It is the season of falling flowers, and I can meet you, an old acquaintance.

Du Fu's "Meeting Li Guinian and Going Down the River"

Translation:

I often see you and hear you sing in Wang Qi and Cui Jiu's residence. Now is the time when the scenery in Jiangnan is beautiful, and I met you again in this late spring.

Sanxi

Candle night

Last night, the candles in the bridal chamber were lit all night, waiting for dawn to worship the parents-in-law. Dressed up beautifully, I asked my husband: Can my eyebrows be painted in different shades?

Zhu Qingyu's "On the Eve of Jinshi" to Secretary Zhang

Translation:

The wedding bedroom was brightly lit all night last night, waiting for dawn to visit my in-laws. After dressing up, I asked my husband softly: Can I paint my eyebrows in shades?

Sixi

first time

The previous filth was not enough to brag, but now there is no end to debauchery. In the spring breeze, this proud horse runs at the speed of two beats. I visited all the sights of Chang 'an gracefully in one day.

Meng Jiao's After Graduation

Translation:

The unsatisfactory situation in the past is not worth mentioning, but today it is full of energy and high spirits. Riding proudly against the mighty spring breeze seems to complete the prosperity of Chang 'an in one day.