The taste of life is the joy of happiness comes from "Huanxisha·Dry rain and slanting wind making the morning cold" by Su Shi, a poet of the Song Dynasty.

Original text:

Huanxisha · Drizzle and slanting wind make the morning cold

Song Su Shi

Dry rain and slanting wind make the morning cold, light The smoke is sparse and the willows are beautiful on the sunny beach. The journey into Huaiqingluo is gradually long.

Snow foam and milk flowers float on the midday lamp, and polygonum antler and artemisia bamboo shoots are served on the spring plate. The taste of the world is pure joy.

Translation:

The drizzle and slanting wind made the weather slightly cold. The light fog and sparse trees seem to make the beach more charming after it clears up. Entering the Huaiqingluo River in front of you, you can also see the vastness of the water as if it is gradually flowing.

The creamy white tea is accompanied by fresh wild vegetables for lunch. The real flavor in the world is ordinary happiness.

Extended information:

Features of the work

The first part of the poem describes the scene of early spring, and the second part describes the flavor of the picnic with tea when the author and his companions visited the mountains. . The work is full of the breath of spring and full of vitality, reflecting the author's love for real life and his victorious and enterprising spirit.

The first part of the poem describes the scenery along the way. The first sentence is written in the early morning, the wind is slanting, the rain is thin, and the howling cold is coming. It is difficult to bear the twelfth lunar month of winter, but Dongpo only uses three words "Zuo Xiaohan" to express an attitude of not caring much.

The second sentence describes the scenery towards the noon: the rain is gradually closing, the smoke and clouds are light, the riverbank is sparse with willows, and the sun is shining. The word "mei" conveys the author's joyful heart in a very dynamic way.

The next part is a retelling of the author’s tea picnic and cheerful mood during the tour. In two sentences together, the author captured two distinctive things to describe: a cup of milky white fragrant tea and a plate of emerald spring vegetables. When the two complement each other, there is a strong festive atmosphere and seductive power.

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia - Huanxisha·Dry rain and slanting wind make Xiaohan