How to understand this poem "Silkworms don't make cocoons, but hang silk all night"? ,,

"Silkworms don't make cocoons, but hang silk all night" is the expression of acacia.

From Yuefu poetry anthology in the Southern and Northern Dynasties, it is called "Female Songs for Seven Nights". The original text: "Yafu will not end in the evening, and it will be a farewell anniversary. Silkworms don't make cocoons, but hang silk day and night. "

Once dependent on each other day and night, now separated, leaving only the expectation year after year. Even silkworms that eat mulberry leaves don't cocoon, and they spin silk day and night to miss their lovers.

The author knows that "the silkworm doesn't cocoon" can "think" of its lover and never stop. With semantic pun, not only the silkworm spins silk, but also the girl's attachment and expectation to a series of psychological activities are skillfully described.

Features:

This kind of expression based on the characteristics of Chinese pronunciation is common in folk love songs of past dynasties. They are homophonic puns and vivid metaphors based on positive association. They often use the familiar scenery to express their subtle feelings clearly and implicitly.

Folk love songs that express feelings with homophonic puns have a long history and are deeply loved by the people. Writers occasionally imitate it, which is novel, gratifying and attractive.