Appreciation of couplets for the Dragon Boat Festival!
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Upper line: Nine-son zongzi; Lower line: Five-colored silk. Upper line: Festival of the Heavenly Center ; Lower line: Earth Wax Chen. Upper line: On the fifth day of the fifth lunar month ; Lower line: The seasons in mid-heaven. Upper line: The Festival of Heavenly Command ; Lower line: A fine time of the year. Upper line: Bathing in orchid bath water ; Lower line: Calamus wine fills the brows. Upper line: Hairpin talisman and mugwort tiger ; Lower line: Mugwort sword, human. Upper line: Fortunately, the door bears no inscription at noon ; Lower line: I shamefully know no letters. Upper line: Mugwort flags summon a hundred blessings ; Lower line: The calamus sword slays a thousand evils. Upper line: Touching the days as the earth enters its winter season ; Lower line: Jianwu reaches the zenith. Upper line: Protect the noble Ai Si ; Lower couplet: Praying for the sage by the cattail. Upper line: Festival in the land of seas and skies ; Lower line: Spring in the river city in May. Upper line: Wine fills the golden cup ; Lower line: The plate is filled with fragrant zongzi. Upper couplet: Mugwort flags bring a hundred blessings. Lower couplet: Cattail swords cut through a thousand evils. Upper couplet: Fortunately, there’s no need to write on the door. Lower couplet: One feels ashamed for not being literate. Upper couplet: Through the ages, honest officials have suffered misfortune ; Lower couplet: Now Qu Yuan smiles. Upper line: Recalling Cao E by the river ; Lower couplet: Mourn Qu Yuan in Xiangtan. Upper couplet: Mugwort leaves, like flags, summon a hundred blessings.Lower couplet: Calamus, like swords, slay a thousand demons.
Upper couplet: Mugwort figurines drive away evil, bringing fortune to every household.
Lower couplet: Boats race on the green waters, bringing joy for miles.
Upper couplet: Fragrant grass and beautiful women inspire Qu Yuan’s poems.
Lower couplet: Pure hearts and flawless virtue inspire the poems of noble scholars.
Upper couplet: Unafraid of the deep waters of the Miluo River.
Lower couplet: Willing to face the fierce waves of the East Sea.
Upper couplet: Green mugwort hung at the door adds splendor to the decorations.
Lower couplet: Blue calamus used in wine enhances its fragrance.
Upper couplet: Pomegranate dresses and black eye makeup add color to one’s appearance.
Lower couplet: Mugwort wine and calamus drink help us mark the passing of time.
Upper couplet: Pomegranate flowers add brilliance to the Festival of Light.
Lower couplet: Calamus leaves impart their fragrance to the green wine cups.
Upper couplet: Wearing mugwort hairpins, one can bravely fight tigers.
Lower couplet: At the head of racing boats, one can become like a dragon.
Upper couplet: In May, during the Dragon Boat Festival, the wheat ears turn yellow ; Lower line: On the Mid-Autumn Festival in August, the moon is full. Upper couplet: The mugwort figure drives away evil, bringing fortune to thousands of homes ; Lower couplet: Green waters host boat races, bringing ten miles of joy. Upper line: Mugwort leaves, like flags, summon a hundred blessings ; Lower line: Calamus like a sword, slaying a thousand demons. Upper couplet: Birth of a son brings prosperity to the clan; a king who exerts control over evil forces ; Lower line: On this fine day, people compete in dragon boat races in honor of Qu Lingjun. Upper line: Ice plates intricately form cacti ; Lower couplet: Where pearl-embroidered shoes often gaze at the hermit’s star. Upper line: Green zongzi in this fine season is said to enhance wisdom ; Lower line: Red talismans and spiritual arts are effective at driving away evil spirits. Upper line: The lotus in the Dragon Boat Festival pond can speak ; Lower couplet: In summer mornings, the willow birds by the shore can speak. Upper line: The pomegranate flowers shine brightly during the Festival of Red Light ; Lower line: The fragrance of cattail leaves rises from the green wine cup. Upper couplet: The daylilies in front of the hall bring a green hue to one’s face.
Lower couplet: The pomegranate flowers on the rocks are a bright red sight to the eyes.
Upper couplet: On the occasion of the Dragon Boat Festival, thoughts turn to Qu Yuan.
Lower couplet: Whenever dragon boats are seen, memories of the Miluo River arise