I. Sources
Hsinchu, a seven-character quatrain written by Zheng Xie, a poet in Qing Dynasty.
Second, the original text
New bamboo is taller than old bamboo, and their growth is supported by old branches.
I will come out again the next year and grow taller.
Three. translate
New bamboo is taller than old bamboo, and their growth depends entirely on old branches.
The next year, new bamboos grew and the pond was surrounded by lush young bamboos.
Extended data
First, the creative background
The poem "Hsinchu" is a souvenir created by Zheng Xie to congratulate his brother on the birth of a boy, which expresses the gratitude of the younger generation for the kindness of their elders.
Second, appreciate
The first two sentences of the poem say that the waves behind the Yangtze River push forward the waves, and a new generation drives away the old ones, but the growth of the younger generation cannot be separated from the support and teaching of the predecessors. Hsinchu is taller than the old bamboo, because Hsinchu has old branches to shelter it from the wind and rain during its growth. The last two sentences say shine on you is better than blue. With the support of the older generation, the new force will be stronger.
Zheng Xie's poem Hsinchu uses metaphors and symbols to show that human beings are progressing and society is developing. The back waves of the Yangtze River push the front waves, and shine on you is better than blue. However, the growth of the new forces needs the active support and care of the older generation. ?
Baidu Encyclopedia-Hsinchu