Lakeside temple at dawn
Dynasty: Song Dynasty
Author: Yang Wanli
Original text:
It is the scenery of the West Lake in June, which is really different from other seasons.
Lotus leaves will not turn green the next day, and lotus flowers are particularly bright red in the sun.
Translation and annotation
Finally, the scenery of the West Lake in June is really different from other seasons. Lotus leaves will never be seen in the sky, and lotus flowers are particularly bright and red in the sun.
Extended data evaluation
This is a poem describing the beautiful scenery of Hangzhou West Lake in June. The whole poem expresses deep attachment to friends by praising the beautiful scenery of the West Lake. "After all, the scenery of the West Lake is different from that at four o'clock in June," the poet said at the beginning, and the scenery of the West Lake in June is different from that at four o'clock.
These two simple poems show that the scenery of the West Lake in June is different from other seasons, which is enough to make people want to stay. These two sentences are the poet's overall feelings about the West Lake in June. The word "after all" stands out.
Creation background
After Lin Zifang was promoted to Jinshi, he served as the secretary of Zhige (a civil servant responsible for drafting letters for the emperor, which can be said to be the secretary of the emperor). Yang Wanli, then the subordinate supervisor of the secretary and the assistant of the prince, was Lin Zifang's superior and good friend. They often get together to talk about the idea of strengthening the country and resisting gold, and also discuss poetry and literature together. They share the same interests and regard each other as bosom friends. Later, Lin Zifang was transferred from the emperor's side to work in Fuzhou, and the position was well known. Lin Zifang is very happy and self-righteous.