This poem describing the snow scene in winter was written by Liu Zongyuan, a famous poet in Tang Dynasty in China.

Outontheriverbank, snowflakeswhirl is above the sky, and the moon is dim. Asingleturtlefloats float and stand still; There is no fisherman's sight.

The poem depicts the beauty of the snow scene by the river, with snowflakes flying and the bright moon pouring. A turtle is floating on the river, motionless. There is no fisherman's hut nearby. It's quiet. GarySnyder's translation retains the poetry and rhythm of the original text, which makes English readers feel the charm of China's classical poetry.

In Snyder's translation, Jiang Xue's artistic conception is well conveyed. The snow scene by the river in the poem makes people feel the magnificence and tranquility of nature. The floating of the tortoise symbolizes eternity and detachment. This feeling of detachment from the world is exactly the realm pursued by China's classical poems.

It is worth mentioning that GarySnyder has deep feelings for China culture. He came to China in A.D. 1960 to study China and Taoist philosophy. Since then, he has been devoted to promoting China culture, especially China's ancient poems. His translation of Jiang Xue and other works not only made western readers feel the beauty of China's classical poems, but also made them know more about China culture.

Through GarySnyder's translation of Jiang Xue's poems, western readers can appreciate the charm of China's classical poems. The artistic conception in poems, such as Snow Scene by the River and Floating Turtle, has become the carrier of spreading China culture. This kind of cultural exchange will help deepen the understanding between the East and the West and promote the mutual integration of cultures.

In China's ancient poetry, Jiang Xue is not an isolated work. Many poets also describe natural landscapes such as snow and rivers in their works. These works not only show the poets' aesthetic taste, but also express their awe of nature. Through gary snyder's translation, more western readers can understand and appreciate these beautiful poems, thus deepening their understanding of China culture.