In the vast starry sky of traditional Chinese culture, the couplet is undoubtedly the most dazzling one. With concise words, harmonious rhyme, and profound connotation, it shows the wisdom and talent of the Chinese nation. Today, we are going to discuss a couplet that has stumped countless people through the ages-the upper couplet "Blue Water and Floating Lotus Leaves".
Imagine a summer afternoon with a gentle breeze and a turquoise lotus pond in front of you. The clear water of the pond is like a mirror, reflecting the blue of the sky and the elegance of the white clouds. And the lotus leaves that fill the pond are swaying in the wind, as if telling something. This is the picture depicted by Shanglian's "Blue Water and Floating Lotus Leaves", which is not only a poem, but also a vivid picture, which makes people intoxicated.
- The artistic conception is far-reaching
Shanglian "Blue Water and Floating Lotus Leaves" is lyrical with scenery, and creates a quiet, harmonious and natural atmosphere by depicting clear water and lotus leaves. The creation of this artistic conception not only makes people feel the beauty of nature, but also makes people feel a state of mind that is detached from the world and returns to nature. This far-reaching artistic conception is the charm of couplet art.
- Rhythm and harmony
The rhythm of the couplet is one of its important features. In the "blue water and floating lotus leaves", the seven words "blue", "water", "leisurely", "leisurely", "floating", "lotus" and "leaf" are intertwined, and they are catchy to read and have endless charm. This kind of rhythmic harmony not only enhances the artistic appeal of the couplet, but also makes people feel the breadth and profundity of Chinese culture.
- Imagery is abundant
In this couplet, images such as "clear water", "leisurely" and "floating lotus leaves" are intertwined to form a rich and colorful world of images. These images are not only symbolic, but also emotional. For example, "blue water" symbolizes purity and clarity, "leisurely" expresses the passage of time and the tranquility of the years, and "floating lotus leaves" suggests the tenacity of life and the rhythm of nature. The richness of these imagery makes this couplet even more intriguing.
It is indeed a great challenge to create the following couplet of this eternal couplet. Because the artistic conception of the upper link is far-reaching, the rhythm is harmonious, and the imagery is rich, which brings great difficulty to the creation of the lower link. Specifically, the downlink needs to meet the following requirements:
- It is in line with the artistic conception of Shanglian
The lower link needs to be in line with the artistic conception of the upper link, and cannot deviate from the theme. In this couplet, the theme is to depict the beauty of nature and to express a state of mind that is beyond the world. Therefore, the next link also needs to use natural scenery as the theme to create a quiet, harmonious and natural atmosphere.
- Echoes the rhyme of the upper couplet
The rhythm of the couplets echoes each other. In the "blue water and floating lotus leaves" in the upper link, the balance is intertwined, and the rhythm is harmonious. Therefore, the lower link also needs to follow the principle of equality and equality, so that the rhythm of the upper and lower links echoes each other and is harmonious and unified.
- The imagery is rich and in harmony with the upper link
The imagery of the lower link also needs to be rich and harmonious with the upper link. In the upper link, the images of "blue water", "leisurely" and "floating lotus leaves" have constituted a complete image world. Therefore, the lower link needs to be coordinated and echoed with the image of the upper link while maintaining the richness of the imagery.
