The original text and translation of Hibiscus are as follows:

Since the day the lotus leaves came out of the water, they can be used to decorate a pool of clear water; when its stems and leaves grow out , then it is getting taller and taller every day, growing upward every day, and becoming more and more beautiful every day. When there is wind, it shows a fluttering and swaying mood, and when there is no wind, it also has a light and gentle grace. Wait until the stamens bloom and the lotus emerges from the water, graceful and crystal clear. You will bloom first and then me, and wait until the flowers wither.

It gave birth to lotus pods under the flower pedicles, and there were fruits in the pods. Each branch stood upright by itself, still like an unopened flower, standing upright (on the water) together with the green leaves (on the water). Even when the white dew and frost fall, it will not end. These are all aspects that are suitable for viewing. What the nose can enjoy is the fragrance of lotus leaves and the unique aroma of lotus flowers; avoiding the heat makes people feel that the heat has subsided; enjoying the coolness makes people feel that the coolness comes with life.

As for its deliciousness, the lotus seeds and lotus roots can be put on a plate and put on the table together, making people's mouth full of fragrance. There are only frost-beaten leaves, which are in disarray and unsightly, as if they have become abandoned waste. But if you pick it off and store it, you can use it to wrap things all year round. From this point of view, there is no moment when a plant like hibiscus is not suitable for viewing, and there is no moment when it is not suitable for daily use by writers.