Cui Hao

Cui Hao (704-754 AD) was a famous poet of the Tang dynasty in China. He was born in the present-day Henan province and became one of the most celebrated poets of his time. Cui Hao was known for his talent in writing poems on various topics, including love, nature, and politics. Cui Hao was well-educated and held several official positions during his lifetime, including a governorship and a chancellorship. Despite his success in the political arena, he preferred to spend his time writing poetry and was known for his love of literature and the arts. Cui Hao's poems are characterized by their elegance, wit, and emotional depth. He was particularly skilled at using rhyme and metaphor to convey complex emotions and ideas, and his works often feature lyrical descriptions of nature and the beauty of life. One of his most famous works is "Lament for the Pavilion of the King of Wei," which is a melancholic poem about the decline of the Wei kingdom and the transience of life. Despite his success as a poet, Cui Hao faced many difficulties in his life, including political turmoil, illness, and personal tragedy. He died in 754 AD at the age of 50,…

长干行 崔颢[1] 君[2]家住何处？ 妾[3]住在横塘[4]。 停船暂借问， 或恐是同乡。 注释： [1] 崔颢：李白的同代诗人。《千家诗》注说：“横塘，在金陵麒麟门外。此拟游女与游子相问答之辞也。言游女问郎家住何处，不待其答，而又自言家住钟山之横塘，疑郎声音与妾相近，故停舟而借问之，恐是同乡之人，可相结而致殷勤也。”这是一首有民歌风格的小诗，写船家女的问答，口气是现实主义的，可见唐代民间恋爱相当自由，女方也可主动。 [2] 君：对男子的尊称。 [3] 妾：女子的自称。 [4] 横塘：地名，在今南京市西南。 A Boatwoman's Song Cui Hao Where are you coming from? On River Lane's my home. Will you slow your boat down? Maybe we're from the same town.