The Significance of Acacia in Ancient Poetry

The meaning of the ancient poem "Acacia": Red beans grow in the sunny south. When spring comes, how many new branches will it produce? I hope that people who miss me will pick more, because they can best pin their love for acacia. This poem is a gift from the river to Li Guinian, expressing Wang Wei's yearning for his friends. According to records, this poem was written by Li Guinian when he lived in the south of the Yangtze River during the Anshi Rebellion at the end of Tianbao. It can be seen that this poem was written in Tianbao period.

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Wang Wei in Tang Dynasty

Red bean shrubs grow in the south and produce many branches in spring.

People who want to miss them collect more, and Mix red beans have attracted people's attention.

This is a poem that expresses the yearning for love by chanting things, and it is a work that cares about friends as soon as possible. The first sentence is inspired by things. Although the language is simple, it is full of imagination. Then, I sent a message with questions, which meaningfully entrusted my feelings; The third sentence implies cherishing friendship. On the surface, it seems nostalgic, but behind it, there is a deep weight of love. The last pun is not only to the point, but also to the feelings. It is beautiful and elegant.

The whole poem is elegant and smart, full of thoughts, unpretentious language and harmonious and feminine rhythm. It can be described as the best of quatrains.

The author of Acacia is Wang Wei, a poet in the Tang Dynasty, known as "Shi Fo". Important poems include Acacia and Autumn Night in the Deep Mountains. Wang Wei's character is a monk. Poetry is as famous as Meng Haoran and is called "Wang Meng".