咏柳
碧玉妆成一树高
万条垂下绿丝绦
不知细叶谁裁出
二月春风似剪刀
The willow tree is dressed in emerald green so bright
Thousands of strands hang down like a silken ribbon light
Who cuts these slender leaves so delicate and fine?
It's the sharp scissors of the second month's spring breeze divine
逐句注释
碧玉妆成一树高
首句以'碧玉'比喻柳树，暗指柳树如碧玉雕成，'一树高'写柳树高大挺拔。运用比喻和拟人（'妆'），生动展现柳树在春天的新绿与优美姿态。
The first line uses 'emerald' to metaphorically describe the willow tree, implying it is carved from jade. 'A tree so tall' emphasizes its height. The verbs 'dressed' personify the tree, vividly depicting its fresh green and graceful posture in spring.
万条垂下绿丝绦
第二句以'绿丝绦'比喻柳枝，形容千万条柳枝如绿色丝带垂下。'万'夸张表现柳枝繁茂，'垂下'写出柔软下垂的动态，整体意象柔美飘逸。
The second line compares the willow branches to 'green silk ribbons'. 'Thousands of strands' uses hyperbole to show lushness, 'hang down' captures the soft drooping motion, creating a gentle and flowing image.
不知细叶谁裁出
第三句设问，'不知'引起好奇，'细叶'突出柳叶精巧，'裁'字赋予春风以工匠般的裁剪能力，为下文铺垫。
The third line poses a rhetorical question: 'Who cuts...?' The word 'cuts' personifies the spring breeze as a skilled tailor, highlighting the delicate leaves and building curiosity for the answer.
二月春风似剪刀
末句自答，将春风比作'剪刀'，巧妙解释柳叶之美源于自然造化。比喻新颖奇特，化无形为有形，展现春风的创造力和生机。
The final line answers the question by comparing the spring breeze to 'scissors'. This striking metaphor turns the invisible force into a tangible tool, showcasing creativity and the vitality of spring.
今日赏析
此诗作于贺知章晚年回乡时，具体年份不详。诗人漫步郊野，见初春柳树新绿、枝条柔美，有感于自然之巧与春意之浓，遂即兴赋诗。全诗通过比喻和设问，赞美柳树之美和春风之妙，体现了诗人对春天的热爱和细致观察。
This poem was composed during He Zhizhang's later years after returning to his hometown, though the exact year is unknown. Walking in the countryside, he saw the fresh green willow trees with graceful branches in early spring, and was inspired by nature's craftsmanship and the richness of spring. Through metaphors and a rhetorical question, the poem praises the beauty of the willow and the wonder of the spring breeze, reflecting the poet's love for spring and keen observation.
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