The Biography of Lin Huiyin

I first met Lin Huiyin through Li Yuchun’s singing. Those beautiful words that made the soul tremble suddenly entered my heart the first time I heard them.

I say you are April in the world;

The sound of laughter lights up the wind on all sides;

The light spirits dance and change in the light of spring. .

You are the clouds in the morning of April,

the wind blows softly at dusk,

the stars twinkle inadvertently,

Dry raindrops are sprinkled in front of the flowers.

That lightness, that Tingting, you are,

You are wearing the crown of fresh flowers,

You are innocent and solemn,

You are the full moon every night.

You are like the goose yellow after the snow melts;

You are the fresh budding green;

Tender joy,

The water is floating with the white lotus in your dream.

You are the flowers blooming on each tree,

You are the swallows whispering in the beams,

——You are love, warmth and hope,

You are April in the world!

When I first heard this song, I was shocked. I quickly went to check it out, and then I met Lin Huiyin.

The Lin Huiyin that can be found on Baidu is really shallow. Under this dignified and elegant name, there are countless romantic affairs, Xu Zhimo, Liang Sicheng, Jin Yuelin... these names are accompanied by her name. She appears and portrays her as a person who brings disaster to the country and the people. This is really misleading to the public.

A few years later, I finally had the chance to encounter "The Biography of Lin Huiyin". After reading it, I couldn't help but beat my chest and regret that I had misunderstood such a great and outstanding woman.

Only then did I learn that she is a professor at Tsinghua University, a famous architect and writer in China, and has been named an outstanding woman in the history of modern Chinese culture. She is called a strange woman of her generation by the world.

My Huiyin, please allow me to call her this way, it seems that there is only a biography between me and her. Reading the biography, I truly entered her life and accompanied her. Together, she traveled around rivers and mountains, experienced artillery fire, felt the fiery maple leaves in the fragrant mountains, and looked at the bright and innocent smiles of her children, Xiao Zaibing and Xiao Congjie. I cry when she is in pain, and smile when she is happy.

When she fell ill and collapsed under the temper of time, I was filled with righteous indignation and wanted to save her from fire and water. When she traveled across mountains and rivers to leave a biography for ancient buildings, I wanted to do my best to save her precious treasures during the Anti-Japanese War. When she and Liang Sicheng burst into tears when the building materials were destroyed, I still shed tears today, ninety years later.

She is Lin Huiyin. She is a generation of literary giants who will never be forgotten in history. She is a great person who has made great contributions to the history of modern Chinese architecture.

Next, I will divide this book into three aspects to explain why Lin Huiyin can be called a strange woman by the world. What unique personality charm does she have that makes countless people admire and praise her? .

First of all, we will talk about her wonderful talents as a literati and the works she left behind that have been passed down through the ages.

Secondly, it will talk about how as a wife, she and her husband Liang Sicheng worked hand in hand to form an enviable couple.

Finally, we will talk about how, as an ordinary intellectual, she traveled through the war-torn land and blossomed into outstanding flowers in the darkness.

Let us enter Lin Huiyin’s world and have a chat.

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First of all, as a literati, she left many beautiful poems in the literary world of the 20th century, such as "You Are April in the World" as we know it One of the most popular ones is the poem sung by Li Yuchun at the beginning of the article.

In addition, she is also a member of the Crescent Society, which is the largest literary society since the May 4th Movement that focuses on exploring new poetry theory and new poetry creation. She can become a main member of it. Literary literacy is evident.

Her literary status was also reflected in Rabindranath Tagore's visit to China.

In 1924, Indian national treasure poet Rabindranath Tagore visited China. “As soon as the news of this world-famous Nobel Prize winner’s visit to China came out, the entire Chinese intellectual community was as excited as boiling water. .

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“When the dark green carriage stopped quietly on the platform of Beijing Qianmen Railway Station, the crowd who came to greet them immediately stood in a row, each with solemn expressions. This is a group of cultural celebrities. The team: Liang Qichao, Cai Yuanpei, Hu Shi, Lin Changmin..."

On such a grand and important occasion, Lin Huiyin presented flowers and walked arm in arm with the old poet. Soon after, some intellectuals in Beijing held a birthday celebration for Tagore At the end of the birthday party, members of the Crescent Society rehearsed Rabindranath Tagore's poetic drama "Chitra" in English.

In this poetic drama performance that gathered literati in Beijing to watch, Lin Huiyin deservedly played the role. The heroine——Chidra

It can be seen that whether in the Crescent Society or in the "cultural circle", she is a dazzling new star in the literary world recognized by the world. .

In addition to her achievements in poetry, her literary works on architecture cannot be ignored. She has left numerous works describing the graceful structure and vigorous beauty of Chinese architecture in prose or poetry. Works such as "Miscellaneous Records of Suburban Architecture" and "An Imperial Survey of Ancient Buildings in Jinfen" co-authored with Liang Sicheng are of great significance to future generations' understanding of many buildings that were destroyed during the war.

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Next, let’s talk about how much love and affection Ms. Lin Huiyin has for Mr. Liang Sicheng as a wife.

She and Liang Sicheng had this situation during the wedding night. Dialogue:

Liang Sicheng asked: "There is a sentence that I will only ask once and will never ask again in the future. Why me? "

Huiyin replied: "The answer is very long. I will spend my whole life answering you. Are you ready to listen to me? ”

Yes, Lin Huiyin spent his whole life practicing this answer.

As a wife, when Liang Sicheng was admitted to the hospital due to injuries in a car accident, she took care of her with him in bed. Later, when she returned from the study tour, she and Liang Sicheng worked together to support the Department of Architecture of Northeastern University, and many years later they jointly supported the Department of Architecture of Tsinghua University, cultivating the earliest batch of architects in China.

In addition, when Liang Sicheng went to Shanxi to inspect Yun during the war. Gang Grottoes and Yingzhou Wooden Pagoda. In order to take care of Liang Sicheng's chaotic life outside and appreciate the elegance of ancient buildings together, Lin Huiyin decided to go there. They consulted local chronicles together and prepared measuring tools, cameras, climbing tools, as well as camp beds and hammocks. , cans, food and other trivial things.

After arriving in Shanxi, they braved the hardships and used donkeys as transportation. They were faced with dust mixed with cinders and people’s garbage. They lived in a house without doors or windows. In a house with no furniture, an open roof, and drafty walls, they still maintain the same passion for architecture. They grow together, contribute together, and support each other along the way. What could be more sweet and sweet than this. ***Adversity is even more worthy of respect.

There are countless such things. They work together as husband and wife. In addition to running their own small family harmoniously and happily, they also contribute to society. They have made great contributions. They keep the same frequency and give and love each other without reservation. It is not an exaggeration to say that these two people are a couple of gods.

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Finally, let’s talk about how, as an ordinary Chinese, she used her perseverance and wisdom to survive in the war years, and how she grew gentle and beautiful flowers in the dark valley

1936. July 28, 2018, is a day that makes many Chinese people burst into tears and filled with indignation. On this day, the Japanese army occupied Beijing and raised the sun flag all over the streets.

Shortly after, Lin Huiyin and Liang Sicheng received their signatures. An invitation from the "East Asian Honors Association" invited them to attend a meeting.

Lin Huiyin tore up the invitation angrily, and the couple unanimously decided to give up the comfortable scientific research conditions, and took the whole family reluctantly in the evening when the war was raging. She left Beijing after eight years.

After leaving Beijing, they first arrived in Tianjin, and then went south to Weifang via Qingdao. After staying one night, they went to Jinan. All the hotels in Jinan were full, but they had no choice but to continue south, passing through Xuzhou, Zhengzhou, Wuhan, and arrived in Changsha in mid-September. But the whole of China is full of smoke and war, where is the safe place?

After staying temporarily in Changsha, they personally experienced the scene of dark bombs exploding at the bottom of the building. "In a blink of an eye, another batch of bombs exploded in the courtyard. Lin Huiyin was knocked down by the air wave and rolled down the stairs. In the courtyard, the building collapsed, and the family fled to the street. The street was filled with black smoke, several houses were on fire, and people were crying in panic everywhere. "

In this catastrophe. Here, Lin Huiyin's brother died in the war.

Later, they went to Kunming again. When life had just settled down, Liang Sicheng and Lin Huiyin ignored their wounds and immediately organized people from the "Architecture Society" from Beijing to resume the inspection of ancient buildings. Work.

This "Architecture Society" is the collective to which the couple's architectural career belongs.

But the war did not let go of Kunming, and they moved to Maidi Village in Longquan Town on the outskirts. Then Liang Sicheng and his colleagues from the "Construction Society" began a period of research in Yunnan, Sichuan, Shaanxi, Xikang and other places. During the half-year inspection of ancient buildings, Lin Huiyin was responsible for staying behind and organizing the materials.

During this period of time, Lin Huiyin finally had a peaceful time that he had not seen for a long time.

“They designed and built 3 houses and 1 kitchen in Longquan Town. This hut is located on the edge of a depression at the edge of the village, backed by a high embankment, with a row of straight trees growing on it. The pine trees, the south wind blowing, the fresh fragrance of wild flowers, and life ushered in the long-lost peace."

In 1940, in order to facilitate the use of the books and materials of the Institute of History and Phrases of Academia Sinica, the family moved to the countryside. He and his colleagues from the "Construction Society" moved to Nanxi County, Lizhuang Shangba Village to set up camp. This was their last residence during the eight years of the Anti-Japanese War.

"After settling down, Lin Huiyin, Liang Sicheng and others began intense inspection work again."

But the busy work and the pressure of taking care of two children did not kill her innate love for The interpretation of beauty.

“She always kept her two simple houses in order. The windows were covered with pink and white paper, and the flowers she picked from the fields were often placed in glass bottles on the windowsill. The hut here also attracted the folks from Shangba Village. Lin Huiyin was warm and hospitable, and everyone liked to communicate with her. They gathered here to chat in their free time, even though it was all trivial matters of life. ”

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Escape from the flames of war and start working immediately whenever you have the chance. Even in the trough, he still did not forget to add flowers to his life. He was able to take care of the trivial housework and became more qualified for the heavy work. She is the jasmine that blooms in the darkness, and her physical actions illustrate a sentence for us, "If you bloom, the breeze will come slowly."

? Conclusion

Lin Xiaofei, the author of this book, described it in the book: "Some people say that Lin Huiyin knows how to mix fireworks and will not let himself be hurt by the world. Many people We have tried to trace her footsteps but have failed. It is true that her simplicity and gentleness are beyond our reach."

Perhaps it is for this reason that the past few decades have been so stormy for her. In the ever-changing world, no one can compare with the generations of suave literati or the stunning beauties, and no one dares to say fearlessly that my name can be compared with them.

Perhaps there were three equally outstanding young people who pursued her intensely, which attracted some people to criticize her crazily. But I believe that more people will definitely read her story after reading her story. There will be a correct evaluation in my heart.

Why should such a woman be enchanting?

These few words cannot explain her beauty and greatness. She embodies so many qualities and innate temperament that ordinary people cannot match. It is not an exaggeration to call her a "treasure of the times", but she also made contributions like a man in troubled times, and supported two fields in two fields. She is called a strange woman by the world.

She is Lin Huiyin, and her story will be immortal.