《國風·周南·桃夭》是周代著名文學作品《詩經(jīng)》中的詩歌,是女子出嫁時所演唱的詩歌。唱出了女子出嫁時對婚姻生活的希望和憧憬,用桃樹的枝葉茂盛、果實累累來比喻婚姻生活的幸福美滿。歌中沒有濃墨重彩,沒有夸張鋪墊,以平平淡淡為主調(diào)。
《詩經(jīng)--國風·周南·桃夭》
桃之夭夭,灼灼其華。
之子于歸,宜其室家。
桃之夭夭,有蕡其實。
之子于歸,宜其家室。
桃之夭夭,其葉蓁蓁。
之子于歸,宜其家人。
The Peach Tree is Slender and Sturdy
The peach tree is slender and sturdy,
Flaming red are its blossoms.
The girl is getting married,
Most suitable for the house.
The peach tree is slender and sturdy,
Luscious and abundant is its fruit.
The girl is getting married,
Most suitable for the home.
The peach tree is slender and sturdy,
Exuberant and green are its leaves.
The girl is getting married,
Most suitable for the family.