1. Spring silkworms will not run out of silk until they die, and wax torches will turn to ashes before their tears dry up. ——From the Tang Dynasty: Li Shangyin's "Untitled·It's Hard to Say Goodbye When We Meet"

Appreciation: The vernacular meaning of this poem is that the spring silkworm will not stop spinning silk until it dies, and the candle will not stop crying until it is burned to ashes. . The poet's original intention was to write about his longing for his deceased wife. Later, it was used to describe the dedication of teachers who worked hard for their students until they died. Although it has nothing to do with the original poem, just looking at these two sentences, it is still very appropriate to describe the teacher's dedication.

2. The new bamboo branches are higher than the old bamboo branches, which are all supported by the old stems. ——From the Qing Dynasty: Zheng Xie's "Hsinchu"

Appreciation: The vernacular meaning of this poem is that new bamboos are taller than old bamboos, and their growth depends entirely on the support of old branches. It is a metaphor that the young are better than the old, and the growth of new forces requires the active support of the older generation. The original intention is to write about the spirit of bamboo, but also applies to the dedication of teachers. A person can surpass teachers and seniors because of their education.

3. Falling red flowers are not heartless things, they turn into spring mud to protect flowers. ——From the Qing Dynasty: Gong Zizhen's "Miscellaneous Poems of Jihai Part 5"

Appreciation: The vernacular meaning of this poem is that the fallen flowers falling from the branches are not heartless things, until they turn into spring soil , and can also play a role in nurturing the next generation. The first two sentences of the poet express the feeling of separation, and the last two sentences compare with falling red to express his feelings of serving the country even though his future is not smooth. Later generations used this to praise teachers who silently devoted themselves to education.

4. Sneak into the night with the wind, moisturizing things silently. ——From the Tang Dynasty: Du Fu's "Joyful Rain on a Spring Night"

Appreciation: The vernacular meaning of this poem is that good rain spreads silently with the wind at night, quietly nourishing all things. The original poem describes the spring rain, which moistens all things on the earth with its silent gesture, selfless dedication without asking for anything in return, and obscurity, just like the teacher's subtle teaching and sincere teaching to the students.

5. There is no need to plant more flowers in front of the hall when your father-in-law has peaches and plums all over the world. ——From the Tang Dynasty: "Feng He Ling Gong Plants Flowers in the Green Field Hall"

Appreciation: The vernacular meaning of this poem is that the green field hall is open and takes up the essence of all things. Passers-by say that it is Ling Gong. There is no need to plant flowers in front of the house when your father's students are all over the world. This poem expresses praise for a teacher who is famous all over the world by writing that Pei Du's house captures the essence of all things without planting flowers.