I advise you to drink another glass of wine. There will be no old friends when you leave Yangguan in the west.

This famous saying comes from "Weicheng Song" by Wang Wei, a poet of the Tang Dynasty. It means that an old friend invites you to have another drink at the farewell bar. Once you leave Yangguan West Road, there will be no old friends again. It can express the nostalgia for friends.

"Weicheng Song" is a poem written by Wang Wei, a poet in the Tang Dynasty. The first two sentences of this poem describe the scenery of the Weicheng Post House, explaining the time, place, and environment of farewell; the second two sentences turn to farewell, but without the word "sad", they only use a toast to drink to express the strong and deep feelings of farewell in the heart.

The whole poem uses clear natural language to express farewell feelings. It is written so that the scenes blend together, and the charm is profound. It has a strong artistic appeal. After it was completed, it was draped with orchestral instruments and sung diligently. And it has become a famous song that has been passed down through the ages.

Extended information

The two sentences "I urge you to drink another glass of wine, leaving Yangguan in the west without any old friends" contain the emotion of farewell and are often used to express the friendship of farewell to friends for the following reasons.

"I urge you to drink another glass of wine" before leaving is like a cup of rich emotional nectar soaked in all the rich and deep friendship of the poet. There is not only a feeling of farewell, but also a deep concern for the situation and mood of the traveler, and a sincere wish to cherish the journey ahead.

For the farewell person, persuading the other person to "drink one more glass of wine" not only allows the friend to take away one more point of friendship from him, but also intentionally or unintentionally delays the breakup so that the other person can stay for one more moment. . The feeling of "no one knows anyone before leaving Yangguan in the west" is not just for travelers. Parting Yiyi, I have a lot to say, but there are so many things to say that I don’t know where to start. In such situations, there is often a wordless silence.

"Persuading you to drink another glass of wine" is a way to break the silence unconsciously, and it is also a way to express the rich and complex emotions at this moment.

This sentence has no special background, but has its own deep feeling of farewell, which makes it suitable for most farewell banquets. It was later incorporated into Yuefu and became the most popular and most sung. A long-lasting song, it is also often used to express parting and reluctance to friends.

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