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What are the ancient poems about birds?

2023-05-13 10:50:29 47

Ancient Chinese literati liked to use birds as themes in their poetry creations, so there are many verses about birds in ancient Chinese poetry. Here are some famous examples:


1. "Thoughts on a Quiet Night" - Li Bai: "There is bright moonlight in front of the bed, and I suspect it is frost on the ground. I look up at the bright moon, and lower my head to think about my hometown." (This poem mentions "looking up at the bright moon", which implies that the flowers are on the branches at night. resting bird)


2. "Climbing High" - Du Fu: "The wind is strong and the apes high in the sky are screaming in mourning, and the white birds are flying back from the clear sand in Zhugong. The endless falling trees are rustling, and the endless Yangtze River is rolling in." (This poem describes the scene of falling leaves in autumn. , the "sand white bird" can be understood as a migratory bird that migrates when the seasons change)


3. "I heard that Wang Changling moved to the left and Longbiao was far away and sent this message" - Du Fu: "There is no talent in the poplar elm pods, but it is the king's grace to explain the leaks. The news is hanging outside the willows, and the beautiful lady's face is like a cloud." (In this poem, "The news is hanging down in the lane." "Yangwai" means birds chirping on the branches)


4. "Bodhisattva Man·The wind is soft and the sun is thin, but spring is still early" - Li Qingzhao: "It is snowing in the evening, how can I have a drink? Tomorrow, across the mountains, the world is boundless." (This word mentions "Snowing in the sky" , suggesting white birds flying in winter)


The above are just some examples. There are countless bird-related verses in ancient Chinese poetry.

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