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]

　　1．九月九日：指农历九月九日重阳节。

　　2．忆：想念。

　　3．山东：指华山以东作者家乡蒲州。

　　4．异乡：他乡、外乡。

　　5．为异客：作他乡的客人。

　　6．逢：遇。

　　7．倍：格外。

　　8．登高：古有重阳节登高的风俗。

9．茱萸（zhū y）：一种香草。古时重阳节人们插戴茱萸，据说可以避邪。

【译文】

独自在他乡作外乡客，每逢佳节到来就不禁加倍思念亲人。

遥想兄弟们登高的地方，插遍茱萸只少我一个人。

【赏析】

这 首诗是王维十七岁时因重阳节思念家乡的亲人而作。王维家居蒲州（今山西永济），在华山之东，所以题称“忆山东兄弟”。写这首诗时他大概正在长安谋取功名。 这首诗抒发身在异乡的游子适逢佳节对故乡亲人深切的思念之情，反映出人们的心声，引起人们的共鸣。全诗朴素无华，蕴藉深厚，用词精练，曲折有致，堪称千古 绝唱。