Source: After Graduation by Meng Jiao.
The previous filth was not enough to brag, but now there is no end to debauchery.
In the spring breeze, this proud horse runs at the speed of two beats. I visited all the sights of Chang 'an gracefully in one day.
Translation:
There is no need to mention those hard days again. Today, being the first is full of spirit.
Riding proudly on the majestic spring breeze, it seems that you can enjoy all the famous flowers in Beijing in one day.
Vernacular translation: The difficulties in life and the embarrassment in thought in the past are nothing to mention. Now in to beno. 1, the sullen anger has gone like the wind, and my heart is really inexhaustible. I really want to embrace this nature. Riding on Chang 'an Road, which is full of spring flowers, today's hooves are particularly light, and I have already seen the flowers in Chang 'an unconsciously.
Comment on words and phrases:
Deng Ke: The imperial examination system was implemented in the Tang Dynasty, and the candidates were called brothers. After re-examination by the official department, they were awarded the title of Deng Ke.
Dirty (wò chuò): The original meaning is dirty, which means unsatisfactory situation here. No boasting: nothing to mention.
Dàng: Free and easy. Infinite thinking: high spirits.
Proud: refers to gaining fame and satisfaction. Sick: Quick. ?
Usage scenario:
Used to describe a happy mood, quick action, and a great increase in interest or motivation.
In the past two years, the old people who have lived in seclusion for many years have become active. Today this flew to Sichuan to give a lecture; The one who climbs Lushan Mountain for a meeting tomorrow; Published books; Those who go abroad will go abroad. It's really "the spring breeze is proud of horseshoe disease, and you can see all the Chang 'an flowers in one day." (Ma Ruifang's "Learning the Sea"
2. Used to describe the appearance of victory.
[Example] Rich people have a different scenery, speculating in stocks and playing futures, and they have become nouveau riche overnight, with more money and more power. "Spring breeze is proud of horseshoe disease, and Chang 'an flowers can be seen all day." (Ji Xianlin, "The Reality We Face")
Creative background:
In the 12th year of Tang Zhenyuan (AD 796), 46-year-old Meng Jiao was ordered by his mother to go to Beijing for the third scientific research, and was finally admitted to Jinshi. On the day of the release, Meng Jiao be in heaven immediately wrote this poem to express his excitement.
Appreciate:
This poem is more widely known because it leaves two idioms: "Pride in the Spring Breeze" and "Take a quick look at the flowers".
Meng Jiao was a scholar at the age of forty-six, and thought he could be transformed from now on. Full of uncontrollable joy, it became this unique poem.
"It was not enough to boast before, but now there is no limit to debauchery." The first two sentences of this poem say that the hard days in the past are no longer worth mentioning, but today we should be the first and full of energy. At the beginning of the poem, I directly express my feelings, and I will not repeat the difficulties and ideological embarrassment in my past life. I vividly described the poet's triumphant state and expressed his triumphant pride. The beauty of these two sentences lies in emotion and scenery, which vividly depicts the poet's proud scene of galloping on Chang 'an Road with blooming spring flowers. According to the Tang system, the Jinshi exam was held in autumn, and the ranking was awarded in the spring of the following year. It can be seen that "Spring Breeze" and "Bloom at Once" are the actual situations.
"The spring breeze is proud of horseshoe disease, and you can see Chang 'an flowers in one day. "The last two sentences of the poem say that flying against the strong spring breeze is like enjoying the famous flowers in Beijing in one day. These two sentences vividly describe the poet's high spirits and express his triumphant pride. The beauty of these two sentences lies in emotion and scenery, which vividly depicts the poet's proud scene of galloping on Chang 'an Road with blooming spring flowers. According to the Tang system, the Jinshi exam was held in autumn, and the ranking was awarded in the spring of the following year. At this time in Chang 'an, the spring breeze is blowing gently and the spring flowers are in full bloom. Qujiang and Xingyuan in the southeast of the city are spring-like all the year round. In the same year, the new Jinshi banquet was held here, and "the whole city of the Communist Youth League is here" ("Tang Yuyan" is the king of three or five generations). New Jinshi "Spring is full of people, covering roads and throwing flowers to meet Ma Hong" (Zhao Wei's "This year's new ancestors want to suppress secrets, and they celebrate this with banquets"). It can be seen that "Spring Breeze" and "Bloom at Once" are the actual situations. However, the poet does not linger on the objective description of the scenery, but highlights the "debauchery" in his own feelings: he can't help but spit out the word "proud" and wants to "see all the Chang 'an flowers in one day". How can you let him gallop on horseback on Chang 'an Road, where horses and chariots are crowded and tourists compete for scenery? There are so many spring flowers in Chang 'an, how can you finish them in one day? However, the poet can think that today's horseshoe is particularly light, or he can say that he has seen all the Chang 'an flowers in one day. Although unreasonable, but affectionate, because I wrote the true feelings, I don't feel ridiculous. At the same time, this poem also has symbolic significance: "Spring breeze" is not only the spring breeze of nature, but also a symbol of the emperor's luck. The so-called "full of ambition" refers to both emotional satisfaction and Jinshi and things.
The whole poem has a brisk rhythm and is accomplished in one go. This poem is very ideological and artistic, bright and smooth, and has a unique charm. "Spring breeze is proud of horseshoe disease, and you can see all the flowers in Chang 'an in one day" has become a favorite phrase of later generations.