Learn Chinese Ancient Poems

These 80 Chinese Ancient Poems are collected from reader's recommendation. Each poem is represented in 3 formats: text, MP3 and Flash.

In text format, each poem is PINYIN annotated and has detail Chinese explanation of background history and poem meaning.

MP3 records each poem standard Mandarin pronunciation.

Each poem's Flash version provides more vivid information about poem reading, poem's PINYIN, poem history background, standard Mandarin pronunciation and exercise drill. All information narrated by a real person. Background Chinese music is ancient style too.

In China, these poems are mastered by every student in elementary school. They are really good start point for beginners of learning chinese. Enjoy it.

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注释]

　　瑶台：假说中神仙居住的地方。

[今译]

　　小时候不认识月亮，把明月叫作白玉盘。又怀疑是瑶台仙镜，飞在夜空云彩中间。

[解说]

《古 朗月行》是乐府古题，这里只节选了诗的前四句。诗人用浪漫主义手法，借助丰富的想象和神话传说，表现出儿童时期对月亮的幼稚而美好的认识。诗人以“白玉 盘”和“瑶台镜”作比，不仅描绘出月亮的形状，更写出了月光的皎洁可爱，在新颖中透出一股令人感叹的稚气。第二句的“呼”字和第三句的“疑”字，把儿童的 天真生动地表现了出来。这四句诗，恰似一首完美的绝句，语言质朴，比喻有趣，十分耐人回味。