I want to know why my Jinse has fifty strings, each with a flower-like interval. What does it mean?

"Fifty strings for no reason, each with its own flower-like taste, a youthful interval" means "fifty strings for no reason, one string at a time, one string at a time, which reminds me of the good times when I was young".

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This sentence comes from the poem "Jinse" by Li Shangyin, a poet in the Tang Dynasty.

Excerpts from the original text?

I want to know why my Jinse has fifty strings, and each string has a youthful interval.

Zhuangzi daydreaming, a saint, was bewitched by butterflies, and cuckoo crowed in the imperial spring.

Mermaids shed pearl-like tears on the moon-green sea, and the blue fields breathed their jade to the sun.

A moment that should last forever has come and gone before I know it.

Translation?

Fifty strings, singing the past of the New Year for no reason, each string is like a pillar supporting my nostalgia.

Just like the butterfly in Zhuangzi's dream, my thoughts are so erratic that the emperor's desire for love is supported by the cuckoo's whine.

Although the sea and the bright moon are beautiful, pearls will also have tears; Although the sunshine in Lantian is warm, jade can also produce smoke.

Although this kind of affection can be a memory, the time at that time is irreparable and can only make people feel melancholy.

Appreciation?

This poem is concise in language and rich in emotion, which expresses the author's deep nostalgia for the past years and events. Against the background of fifty endless strings, each string has become the support of thought, which shows the complex emotions in the author's heart. Through the butterfly in Zhuang Zi's dream and the monarch's trust in the cuckoo, the impermanence and brevity of life are expressed, as are pearls and jade. Although it is beautiful, it can't escape the passage of time. The final melancholy also shows the author's helplessness and emotion.

Creative background?

According to historical records, in the middle of the Tang Dynasty (from the end of the 8th century to the beginning of the 9th century), the poet Li Shangyin worked as a servant in the prime minister's house, taking care of his son. One day, in the Prime Minister's residence, he heard the golden harp played by the maid and was deeply attracted by this instrument. However, the relationship between Li Shangyin and the servant girl has not been realized, because the differences in social status and family status doomed them to be unable to be together.

This poem may have been written by Li Shangyin in the process of missing his maid, or it may have been written when he missed his dead wife. In either case, this poem reflects Li Shangyin's deep sadness and grief. He compared Jinse to life, with 50 strings representing 50 years of life and one string representing important moments and figures. The year of China may refer to the lost years or the premature death of his wife, which is the source of his thoughts and pains.

In a word, this poem expresses the poet's profound inner experience, whether because he misses his maid or his wife. It reflects the pain and helplessness of life, and encourages us to cherish life, take our feelings seriously, and don't give up and regret easily.

Comments?

Jinse: An ancient musical instrument, similar to Qin, but slightly different in structure. ?

Zhuang Sheng: Zhuangzi, an ancient philosopher.

Enlightenment of life

The enlightenment of this sentence is that we should know how to cherish time, grasp the present, and don't waste time, because time is irreversible, and once it is missed, it will be irreparable. Each of us should think about what we really want and how to make our life more substantial and meaningful. At the same time, we should also learn to let go of those regrets and dissatisfaction in the past, and strive to advance towards our own goals, so that our life will be better and full of hope.

Personally, I have missed many wonderful things, because I don't know how to seize the present opportunity. When I look back, I find that the opportunity and time I missed are irreparable. So I deeply realized the preciousness and preciousness of time and learned to cherish every minute. I should not dwell on the regrets and pains of the past, but should let go of the past and bravely meet the challenges and opportunities of the future. I believe that as long as we strive to grasp the present and pursue our dreams and goals, life will surely become more beautiful and fulfilling.