Xue Tao

Xue Tao was a female poet in the Tang Dynasty, with the courtesy name Hongdu. She was born in Chang'an (now Xi'an, Shaanxi). Her father Xue Yun was an official in Sichuan. After his death, his wife and daughter lived in Sichuan. Xue Tao was beautiful and intelligent. She could write poems at the age of 8, had a deep understanding of music, and had many talents. She was famous for a time. During the Zhenyuan period of Emperor Dezong (785-804), Wei Gao was appointed as the governor of Jiannan and Xichuan. He summoned her to compose poems and drink wine, and she was included in the music register. Later, Yuan Zi, Liu □, Gao Chongwen, Wu Yuanheng, Li Yijian, Wang Bo, Duan Wenchang, Du Yuanying, Guo Zhao, and Li Deyu successively governed Sichuan. She entered and left the shogunate as a singer and a guest. Wei Gao once proposed to ask the court to grant her the title of proofreader of the Secretariat, but it was not realized due to the old rules. However, people often called her "female proofreader". It was from her that later generations called singers "proofreaders". The year of Xue Tao's birth is unknown. The…

Xue Tao Xue Tao (approximately 768-832 AD) was a legendary Tang dynasty female poet with the courtesy name Hongdu. He was born in Chang'an (now Xi'an, Shaanxi). At the age of 16, he entered the music industry and had romantic relationships with Wei Gao and Yuan Zhen. During their relationship, Xue Tao made his own peach colored small notes to write poetry, which later generations imitated and called "Xue Tao Notes". After retiring from music, he remained unmarried for life. There is a tomb of Xue Tao in Chengdu Wangjianglou Park. Xue Tao, Liu Caichun, Yu Xuanji, and Li Ye are collectively known as the Four Great Poets of the Tang Dynasty. Zhuo Wenjun, Xue Tao, Lady Huarui, and Huang E are collectively known as the Four Great Talented Women of Shu. There are over 90 poems that have been passed down to this day. 薛涛（约768～832年），是一个带有传奇色彩的唐代女诗人，字洪度。长安（今陕西西安）人。16岁入乐籍，与韦皋，元稹有过恋情，恋爱期间，薛涛自己制作桃红色小笺用来写诗，后人仿制，称“薛涛笺”。脱乐籍后终身未嫁。成都望江楼公园有薛涛墓” 。薛涛与刘采春，鱼玄机，李冶，并称唐朝四大女诗人。卓文君、薛涛、花蕊夫人、黄娥并称蜀中四大才女。流传至今诗作有90余首。 薛涛·《马离厩》 雪耳红毛浅碧蹄，追风曾到日东西。 为惊玉貌郎君坠，不得华轩更一嘶。 A Horse Separated from the Stable Xue Tao Ears like snow, a russet coat, pale sapphire hooves, This wind-chaser tracked the sun horizon to horizon. It reared and threw the gentleman whose face was white as jade, And never will it neigh again, drawing the splendid coach.

Xue Tao Xue Tao (approximately 768-832 AD) was a legendary Tang dynasty female poet with the courtesy name Hongdu. He was born in Chang'an (now Xi'an, Shaanxi). At the age of 16, he entered the music industry and had romantic relationships with Wei Gao and Yuan Zhen. During their relationship, Xue Tao made his own peach colored small notes to write poetry, which later generations imitated and called "Xue Tao Notes". After retiring from music, he remained unmarried for life. There is a tomb of Xue Tao in Chengdu Wangjianglou Park. Xue Tao, Liu Caichun, Yu Xuanji, and Li Ye are collectively known as the Four Great Poets of the Tang Dynasty. Zhuo Wenjun, Xue Tao, Lady Huarui, and Huang E are collectively known as the Four Great Talented Women of Shu. There are over 90 poems that have been passed down to this day. 薛涛（约768～832年），是一个带有传奇色彩的唐代女诗人，字洪度。长安（今陕西西安）人。16岁入乐籍，与韦皋，元稹有过恋情，恋爱期间，薛涛自己制作桃红色小笺用来写诗，后人仿制，称“薛涛笺”。脱乐籍后终身未嫁。成都望江楼公园有薛涛墓” 。薛涛与刘采春，鱼玄机，李冶，并称唐朝四大女诗人。卓文君、薛涛、花蕊夫人、黄娥并称蜀中四大才女。流传至今诗作有90余首。 薛涛·《笔离手》 越管宣毫始称情，红笺纸上撒花琼。 都缘用久锋头尽，不得羲之手里擎。 A Brush Separated from the Hand Xue Tao Reed of Yue and Xuancheng bristles suit the owner’s pleasure, On sheets of pink writing paper it scattered flowers and gems. Only due to such long use the hairs have lost their point, And now it won’t be taken up in the…

Xue Tao Xue Tao (approximately 768-832 AD) was a legendary Tang dynasty female poet with the courtesy name Hongdu. He was born in Chang'an (now Xi'an, Shaanxi). At the age of 16, he entered the music industry and had romantic relationships with Wei Gao and Yuan Zhen. During their relationship, Xue Tao made his own peach colored small notes to write poetry, which later generations imitated and called "Xue Tao Notes". After retiring from music, he remained unmarried for life. There is a tomb of Xue Tao in Chengdu Wangjianglou Park. Xue Tao, Liu Caichun, Yu Xuanji, and Li Ye are collectively known as the Four Great Poets of the Tang Dynasty. Zhuo Wenjun, Xue Tao, Lady Huarui, and Huang E are collectively known as the Four Great Talented Women of Shu. There are over 90 poems that have been passed down to this day. 薛涛（约768～832年），是一个带有传奇色彩的唐代女诗人，字洪度。长安（今陕西西安）人。16岁入乐籍，与韦皋，元稹有过恋情，恋爱期间，薛涛自己制作桃红色小笺用来写诗，后人仿制，称“薛涛笺”。脱乐籍后终身未嫁。成都望江楼公园有薛涛墓” 。薛涛与刘采春，鱼玄机，李冶，并称唐朝四大女诗人。卓文君、薛涛、花蕊夫人、黄娥并称蜀中四大才女。流传至今诗作有90余首。 薛涛·《犬离主》 出入朱门四五年，为知人意得人怜。 近缘咬着亲知客，不得红丝毯上眠。 A Dog Separated from Its Master Xue Tao Behind crimson gates for four or five years1 a docile, obedient beast, Its sweet-smelling pelt and cleanly feet won the master’s affection. Then for no reason it took a bite of a dearly loved friend, And no more is it allowed to…

Xue Tao Xue Tao (approximately 768-832 AD) was a legendary Tang dynasty female poet with the courtesy name Hongdu. He was born in Chang'an (now Xi'an, Shaanxi). At the age of 16, he entered the music industry and had romantic relationships with Wei Gao and Yuan Zhen. During their relationship, Xue Tao made his own peach colored small notes to write poetry, which later generations imitated and called "Xue Tao Notes". After retiring from music, he remained unmarried for life. There is a tomb of Xue Tao in Chengdu Wangjianglou Park. Xue Tao, Liu Caichun, Yu Xuanji, and Li Ye are collectively known as the Four Great Poets of the Tang Dynasty. Zhuo Wenjun, Xue Tao, Lady Huarui, and Huang E are collectively known as the Four Great Talented Women of Shu. There are over 90 poems that have been passed down to this day. 薛涛（约768～832年），是一个带有传奇色彩的唐代女诗人，字洪度。长安（今陕西西安）人。16岁入乐籍，与韦皋，元稹有过恋情，恋爱期间，薛涛自己制作桃红色小笺用来写诗，后人仿制，称“薛涛笺”。脱乐籍后终身未嫁。成都望江楼公园有薛涛墓” 。薛涛与刘采春，鱼玄机，李冶，并称唐朝四大女诗人。卓文君、薛涛、花蕊夫人、黄娥并称蜀中四大才女。流传至今诗作有90余首。 薛涛·《赠远二首》 一 芙蓉新落蜀山秋，锦字开缄到是愁。 闺阁不知戎马事，月高还上望夫楼。 二 扰弱新蒲叶又齐，春深花落塞前溪。 知君未转秦关骑，月照千门掩袖啼。 Two Poems for Someone Faraway Xue Tao I Hibiscus newly fallen on the hills of Shu, And grief arrives when the envelope’s unsealed. A girl who does not know the affairs of war Still climbs at full moon the mate-watching tower. II New rushes, though weak,…

Xue Tao Xue Tao (approximately 768-832 AD) was a legendary Tang dynasty female poet with the courtesy name Hongdu. He was born in Chang'an (now Xi'an, Shaanxi). At the age of 16, he entered the music industry and had romantic relationships with Wei Gao and Yuan Zhen. During their relationship, Xue Tao made his own peach colored small notes to write poetry, which later generations imitated and called "Xue Tao Notes". After retiring from music, he remained unmarried for life. There is a tomb of Xue Tao in Chengdu Wangjianglou Park. Xue Tao, Liu Caichun, Yu Xuanji, and Li Ye are collectively known as the Four Great Poets of the Tang Dynasty. Zhuo Wenjun, Xue Tao, Lady Huarui, and Huang E are collectively known as the Four Great Talented Women of Shu. There are over 90 poems that have been passed down to this day. 薛涛（约768～832年），是一个带有传奇色彩的唐代女诗人，字洪度。长安（今陕西西安）人。16岁入乐籍，与韦皋，元稹有过恋情，恋爱期间，薛涛自己制作桃红色小笺用来写诗，后人仿制，称“薛涛笺”。脱乐籍后终身未嫁。成都望江楼公园有薛涛墓” 。薛涛与刘采春，鱼玄机，李冶，并称唐朝四大女诗人。卓文君、薛涛、花蕊夫人、黄娥并称蜀中四大才女。流传至今诗作有90余首。 薛涛·《酬李校书》 才游象外身虽远，学茂区中事易闻。 自顾漳滨多病后，空瞻逸翮舞青云。 A Poetic Gift for Courtesan Li Xue Tao Your talents past compare though far away, Your world-filling learning is readily known. I who now languish by the River Zhang Admire your winged dance atop the clouds.

Xue Tao Xue Tao (approximately 768-832 AD) was a legendary Tang dynasty female poet with the courtesy name Hongdu. He was born in Chang'an (now Xi'an, Shaanxi). At the age of 16, he entered the music industry and had romantic relationships with Wei Gao and Yuan Zhen. During their relationship, Xue Tao made his own peach colored small notes to write poetry, which later generations imitated and called "Xue Tao Notes". After retiring from music, he remained unmarried for life. There is a tomb of Xue Tao in Chengdu Wangjianglou Park. Xue Tao, Liu Caichun, Yu Xuanji, and Li Ye are collectively known as the Four Great Poets of the Tang Dynasty. Zhuo Wenjun, Xue Tao, Lady Huarui, and Huang E are collectively known as the Four Great Talented Women of Shu. There are over 90 poems that have been passed down to this day. 薛涛（约768～832年），是一个带有传奇色彩的唐代女诗人，字洪度。长安（今陕西西安）人。16岁入乐籍，与韦皋，元稹有过恋情，恋爱期间，薛涛自己制作桃红色小笺用来写诗，后人仿制，称“薛涛笺”。脱乐籍后终身未嫁。成都望江楼公园有薛涛墓” 。薛涛与刘采春，鱼玄机，李冶，并称唐朝四大女诗人。卓文君、薛涛、花蕊夫人、黄娥并称蜀中四大才女。流传至今诗作有90余首。 薛涛·《别李郎中》 花落梧桐凤别凰，想登秦岭更凄凉。 安仁纵有诗将赋，一半音词杂悼亡。 A Farewell for Mr. Li, Bureau Director Xue Tao A phoenix leaves his mate as wutong-blossoms fall, Sadder still when he climbs the peaks of Qin. Though Anren has poems he’s about to write, Half his lyrics are mixed with elegies.

Xue Tao Xue Tao (approximately 768-832 AD) was a legendary Tang dynasty female poet with the courtesy name Hongdu. He was born in Chang'an (now Xi'an, Shaanxi). At the age of 16, he entered the music industry and had romantic relationships with Wei Gao and Yuan Zhen. During their relationship, Xue Tao made his own peach colored small notes to write poetry, which later generations imitated and called "Xue Tao Notes". After retiring from music, he remained unmarried for life. There is a tomb of Xue Tao in Chengdu Wangjianglou Park. Xue Tao, Liu Caichun, Yu Xuanji, and Li Ye are collectively known as the Four Great Poets of the Tang Dynasty. Zhuo Wenjun, Xue Tao, Lady Huarui, and Huang E are collectively known as the Four Great Talented Women of Shu. There are over 90 poems that have been passed down to this day. 薛涛（约768～832年），是一个带有传奇色彩的唐代女诗人，字洪度。长安（今陕西西安）人。16岁入乐籍，与韦皋，元稹有过恋情，恋爱期间，薛涛自己制作桃红色小笺用来写诗，后人仿制，称“薛涛笺”。脱乐籍后终身未嫁。成都望江楼公园有薛涛墓” 。薛涛与刘采春，鱼玄机，李冶，并称唐朝四大女诗人。卓文君、薛涛、花蕊夫人、黄娥并称蜀中四大才女。流传至今诗作有90余首。 薛涛·《送姚员外》 万条江柳早秋枝，袅地翻风色未衰。 欲折尔来将赠别，莫教烟月两乡悲。 Sending off Mr. Yao, a Supernumerary Xue Tao Of countless willows one early autumn branch: Wind-swept, earth-draping, its colors remain. I’d break it off to make a farewell gift, So mist and moon at two spots will not feel sad.

Xue Tao Xue Tao (approximately 768-832 AD) was a legendary Tang dynasty female poet with the courtesy name Hongdu. He was born in Chang'an (now Xi'an, Shaanxi). At the age of 16, he entered the music industry and had romantic relationships with Wei Gao and Yuan Zhen. During their relationship, Xue Tao made his own peach colored small notes to write poetry, which later generations imitated and called "Xue Tao Notes". After retiring from music, he remained unmarried for life. There is a tomb of Xue Tao in Chengdu Wangjianglou Park. Xue Tao, Liu Caichun, Yu Xuanji, and Li Ye are collectively known as the Four Great Poets of the Tang Dynasty. Zhuo Wenjun, Xue Tao, Lady Huarui, and Huang E are collectively known as the Four Great Talented Women of Shu. There are over 90 poems that have been passed down to this day. 薛涛（约768～832年），是一个带有传奇色彩的唐代女诗人，字洪度。长安（今陕西西安）人。16岁入乐籍，与韦皋，元稹有过恋情，恋爱期间，薛涛自己制作桃红色小笺用来写诗，后人仿制，称“薛涛笺”。脱乐籍后终身未嫁。成都望江楼公园有薛涛墓” 。薛涛与刘采春，鱼玄机，李冶，并称唐朝四大女诗人。卓文君、薛涛、花蕊夫人、黄娥并称蜀中四大才女。流传至今诗作有90余首。 薛涛·《谒巫山庙》 乱猿啼处访高唐，路入烟霞草木香。 山色未能忘宋玉，水声犹是哭襄王。 朝朝夜夜阳台下，为雨为云楚国亡。 惆怅庙前多少柳，春来空斗画眉长。 A Pilgrimage to Wu Mountain Shrine Xue Tao I visit Gaotang where anarchic apes cry, Where all roads end in mist and fragrant plants. The mountain hues can never forget Song Yu, And water sounds still mourn the Prince of Xiang. Day and night below the Sun-Cloud Terrace…

Xue Tao Xue Tao (approximately 768-832 AD) was a legendary Tang dynasty female poet with the courtesy name Hongdu. He was born in Chang'an (now Xi'an, Shaanxi). At the age of 16, he entered the music industry and had romantic relationships with Wei Gao and Yuan Zhen. During their relationship, Xue Tao made his own peach colored small notes to write poetry, which later generations imitated and called "Xue Tao Notes". After retiring from music, he remained unmarried for life. There is a tomb of Xue Tao in Chengdu Wangjianglou Park. Xue Tao, Liu Caichun, Yu Xuanji, and Li Ye are collectively known as the Four Great Poets of the Tang Dynasty. Zhuo Wenjun, Xue Tao, Lady Huarui, and Huang E are collectively known as the Four Great Talented Women of Shu. There are over 90 poems that have been passed down to this day. 薛涛（约768～832年），是一个带有传奇色彩的唐代女诗人，字洪度。长安（今陕西西安）人。16岁入乐籍，与韦皋，元稹有过恋情，恋爱期间，薛涛自己制作桃红色小笺用来写诗，后人仿制，称“薛涛笺”。脱乐籍后终身未嫁。成都望江楼公园有薛涛墓” 。薛涛与刘采春，鱼玄机，李冶，并称唐朝四大女诗人。卓文君、薛涛、花蕊夫人、黄娥并称蜀中四大才女。流传至今诗作有90余首。 薛涛·《听僧吹芦管》 晓蝉鸣咽暮莺愁，言语殷勤十指头。 罢阅梵书劳一弄，散随金磬泥清秋。 Listening to a Monk Playing the Reed Flute Xue Tao Dawn’s sobbing cicadas or sad orioles at night Such earnest speech is of ten digits born. Just play when you have read the Sanskrit tome: It will join gold bells to mix with autumn.

Xue Tao Xue Tao (approximately 768-832 AD) was a female poet of the Tang Dynasty, with the courtesy name Hongdu. He was born in Chang'an (now Xi'an, Shaanxi). After his father Xue Yun became an official and came to Shu, Xue Tao lived in Chengdu after his father's death. When living in Chengdu, the highest local military and political commander in Chengdu, Jiannan Xichuan Jiedushi, had been replaced eleven times, and most of them had literary exchanges with Xue Tao. 薛涛（约768～832年），唐代女诗人，字洪度。长安（今陕西西安）人。因父亲薛郧做官而来到蜀地，父亲死后薛涛居于成都。居成都时，成都的最高地方军政长官剑南西川节度使前后更换十一届，大多与薛涛有诗文往来。 薛涛·《蝉》 露涤音清远，风吹故叶齐。 声声似相接，各在一枝栖。 Cicadas Xue Tao Dew drops bathe their clear, distant tones When wind blows together a few leaves. Sound after sound seems closely joined, Though each lives on a different branch. （Anthony C. Yu 译） Cicadas Xue Tao The clear, pure sounds of dripping dew carry far away; withered leaves blown by the wind pile up day by day. The chirping of each insect seems to join with the rest, even if every one of them has a separate nest. （Bannie Chow, Thomas Cleary 译）

Xue Tao General idea: After the spring rain, the southern bamboo is lush and beautiful, which cannot compare to the steadfast quality of winter bamboo that has weathered frost and snow, and is resistant to freezing and cold. The upright and independent character of North Bamboo. The ancient emperor Shun traveled south and was buried in Cangwu. Ehuang and Nv Ying cried for it, tears stained with bamboo, and the bamboo was covered in spots. In winter, bamboo can be admired for its upright and strong posture, as well as its noble and pure chastity. 大意：春雨过后的南竹青翠欲滴，美丽动人，怎比得上冬竹经霜历雪、抗冻耐寒的坚贞品质。北竹中空挺拔、独立不移的坚贞秉性。远古帝王舜南巡，葬于苍梧。娥皇、女英为之啼哭，泪下沾竹，竹尽斑。冬天的时候可以赏竹子修直挺拔刚劲，高尚纯洁的贞操。 薛涛·《酬人雨后玩竹》 南天春雨时，那鉴雪霜姿。 众类亦云茂，虚心宁自持。 多留晋贤醉，早伴舜妃悲。 晚岁君能赏，苍苍劲节奇。 A Poetic Gift for Someone Viewing Bamboos after Rain Xue Tao In southern clime and spring rain times, Who could see faces tried by snow? One species, thriving amidst many, Finds strength in true pudicity. A shelter to drunken Jin worthies, It shares the grief of Shun’s consorts. In old age you appreciate Its joints both hoary and sturdy.

Xue Tao (approximately 768-832 AD) was a legendary Tang dynasty female poet with the courtesy name Hongdu. He was born in Chang'an (now Xi'an, Shaanxi). At the age of 16, he entered the music industry and had romantic relationships with Wei Gao and Yuan Zhen. During their relationship, Xue Tao made his own peach colored small notes to write poetry, which later generations imitated and called "Xue Tao Notes". After retiring from music, he remained unmarried for life. There is a tomb of Xue Tao in Chengdu Wangjianglou Park. Xue Tao, Liu Caichun, Yu Xuanji, and Li Ye are collectively known as the Four Great Poets of the Tang Dynasty. Zhuo Wenjun, Xue Tao, Lady Huarui, and Huang E are collectively known as the Four Great Talented Women of Shu. There are over 90 poems that have been passed down to this day. 薛涛（约768～832年），是一个带有传奇色彩的唐代女诗人，字洪度。长安（今陕西西安）人。16岁入乐籍，与韦皋，元稹有过恋情，恋爱期间，薛涛自己制作桃红色小笺用来写诗，后人仿制，称“薛涛笺”。脱乐籍后终身未嫁。成都望江楼公园有薛涛墓” 。薛涛与刘采春，鱼玄机，李冶，并称唐朝四大女诗人。卓文君、薛涛、花蕊夫人、黄娥并称蜀中四大才女。流传至今诗作有90余首。 薛涛·《镜离台》 铸泻黄金镜始开，初生三五月徘徊。 为遭无限尘蒙蔽，不得华堂上玉台。 A Mirror Separated from Its Stand Xue Tao The molten gold was poured, a mirror then appeared, A full moon first rising and hanging in the sky. Because it suffered endless layers of dust and grime, It cannot be set on the stand of jade within the splendid hall.

Xue Tao (approximately 768-832 AD) was a legendary Tang dynasty female poet with the courtesy name Hongdu. He was born in Chang'an (now Xi'an, Shaanxi). At the age of 16, he entered the music industry and had romantic relationships with Wei Gao and Yuan Zhen. During their relationship, Xue Tao made his own peach colored small notes to write poetry, which later generations imitated and called "Xue Tao Notes". After retiring from music, he remained unmarried for life. There is a tomb of Xue Tao in Chengdu Wangjianglou Park. Xue Tao, Liu Caichun, Yu Xuanji, and Li Ye are collectively known as the Four Great Poets of the Tang Dynasty. Zhuo Wenjun, Xue Tao, Lady Huarui, and Huang E are collectively known as the Four Great Talented Women of Shu. There are over 90 poems that have been passed down to this day. 薛涛（约768～832年），是一个带有传奇色彩的唐代女诗人，字洪度。长安（今陕西西安）人。16岁入乐籍，与韦皋，元稹有过恋情，恋爱期间，薛涛自己制作桃红色小笺用来写诗，后人仿制，称“薛涛笺”。脱乐籍后终身未嫁。成都望江楼公园有薛涛墓” 。薛涛与刘采春，鱼玄机，李冶，并称唐朝四大女诗人。卓文君、薛涛、花蕊夫人、黄娥并称蜀中四大才女。流传至今诗作有90余首。 薛涛·《竹离亭》 蓊郁新栽四五行，常将劲节负秋霜。 为缘春笋钻墙破，不得垂阴覆玉堂。 Bamboo Separated from a Pavilion Xue Tao Exuberant growth, newly planted, four or five rows, Always bearing strong resolve1 they brave the autumn frost. It was because their springtime shoots pierced holes through the wall, They can no longer cast their shade over the jadelike hall.

Xue Tao (approximately 768-832 AD) was a legendary Tang dynasty female poet with the courtesy name Hongdu. He was born in Chang'an (now Xi'an, Shaanxi). At the age of 16, he entered the music industry and had romantic relationships with Wei Gao and Yuan Zhen. During their relationship, Xue Tao made his own peach colored small notes to write poetry, which later generations imitated and called "Xue Tao Notes". After retiring from music, he remained unmarried for life. There is a tomb of Xue Tao in Chengdu Wangjianglou Park. Xue Tao, Liu Caichun, Yu Xuanji, and Li Ye are collectively known as the Four Great Poets of the Tang Dynasty. Zhuo Wenjun, Xue Tao, Lady Huarui, and Huang E are collectively known as the Four Great Talented Women of Shu. There are over 90 poems that have been passed down to this day. 薛涛（约768～832年），是一个带有传奇色彩的唐代女诗人，字洪度。长安（今陕西西安）人。16岁入乐籍，与韦皋，元稹有过恋情，恋爱期间，薛涛自己制作桃红色小笺用来写诗，后人仿制，称“薛涛笺”。脱乐籍后终身未嫁。成都望江楼公园有薛涛墓” 。薛涛与刘采春，鱼玄机，李冶，并称唐朝四大女诗人。卓文君、薛涛、花蕊夫人、黄娥并称蜀中四大才女。流传至今诗作有90余首。 薛涛·《鹰离鞲》 爪利如锋眼似铃，平原捉兔称高情。 无端窜向青云外，不得君王臂上擎。 A Hawk Separated from the Gauntlet Xue Tao Talons sharp as blade-point, eyes like bells, To pounce on hares in the meadow suits its noble mood. By accident it disappeared up beyond blue clouds, No longer will it be lifted upon the ruler’s arm.

Xue Tao (approximately 768-832 AD) was a legendary Tang dynasty female poet with the courtesy name Hongdu. He was born in Chang'an (now Xi'an, Shaanxi). At the age of 16, he entered the music industry and had romantic relationships with Wei Gao and Yuan Zhen. During their relationship, Xue Tao made his own peach colored small notes to write poetry, which later generations imitated and called "Xue Tao Notes". After retiring from music, he remained unmarried for life. There is a tomb of Xue Tao in Chengdu Wangjianglou Park. Xue Tao, Liu Caichun, Yu Xuanji, and Li Ye are collectively known as the Four Great Poets of the Tang Dynasty. Zhuo Wenjun, Xue Tao, Lady Huarui, and Huang E are collectively known as the Four Great Talented Women of Shu. There are over 90 poems that have been passed down to this day. 薛涛（约768～832年），是一个带有传奇色彩的唐代女诗人，字洪度。长安（今陕西西安）人。16岁入乐籍，与韦皋，元稹有过恋情，恋爱期间，薛涛自己制作桃红色小笺用来写诗，后人仿制，称“薛涛笺”。脱乐籍后终身未嫁。成都望江楼公园有薛涛墓” 。薛涛与刘采春，鱼玄机，李冶，并称唐朝四大女诗人。卓文君、薛涛、花蕊夫人、黄娥并称蜀中四大才女。流传至今诗作有90余首。 薛涛·《鱼离池》 跳跃深池四五秋，常摇朱尾弄纶钩。 无端摆断芙蓉朵，不得清波更一游。 A Fish Separated from Its Pool Xue Tao In the lotus pond for four or five years it has leapt playfully, Always waving its crimson tail, it sports with fishing lines. By accident it bumped and broke a blossom of the lotus, Now no more can it swim about through the clear…

Xue Tao (approximately 768-832 AD) was a legendary Tang dynasty female poet with the courtesy name Hongdu. He was born in Chang'an (now Xi'an, Shaanxi). At the age of 16, he entered the music industry and had romantic relationships with Wei Gao and Yuan Zhen. During their relationship, Xue Tao made his own peach colored small notes to write poetry, which later generations imitated and called "Xue Tao Notes". After retiring from music, he remained unmarried for life. There is a tomb of Xue Tao in Chengdu Wangjianglou Park. Xue Tao, Liu Caichun, Yu Xuanji, and Li Ye are collectively known as the Four Great Poets of the Tang Dynasty. Zhuo Wenjun, Xue Tao, Lady Huarui, and Huang E are collectively known as the Four Great Talented Women of Shu. There are over 90 poems that have been passed down to this day. 薛涛（约768～832年），是一个带有传奇色彩的唐代女诗人，字洪度。长安（今陕西西安）人。16岁入乐籍，与韦皋，元稹有过恋情，恋爱期间，薛涛自己制作桃红色小笺用来写诗，后人仿制，称“薛涛笺”。脱乐籍后终身未嫁。成都望江楼公园有薛涛墓” 。薛涛与刘采春，鱼玄机，李冶，并称唐朝四大女诗人。卓文君、薛涛、花蕊夫人、黄娥并称蜀中四大才女。流传至今诗作有90余首。 薛涛·《珠离掌》 皎洁圆明内外通，清光似照水晶宫。 只缘一点玷相秽，不得终宵在掌中。 A Pearl Separated from the Palm Xue Tao Glistening thing, bright and round, radiant throughout, Its clear light seemingly reflects palaces of crystal. But due to just a single speck, It’s ruined by a flaw, And no more can it pass the night in the owner’s palm.

Xue Tao (approximately 768-832 AD) was a legendary Tang dynasty female poet with the courtesy name Hongdu. He was born in Chang'an (now Xi'an, Shaanxi). At the age of 16, he entered the music industry and had romantic relationships with Wei Gao and Yuan Zhen. During their relationship, Xue Tao made his own peach colored small notes to write poetry, which later generations imitated and called "Xue Tao Notes". After retiring from music, he remained unmarried for life. There is a tomb of Xue Tao in Chengdu Wangjianglou Park. Xue Tao, Liu Caichun, Yu Xuanji, and Li Ye are collectively known as the Four Great Poets of the Tang Dynasty. Zhuo Wenjun, Xue Tao, Lady Huarui, and Huang E are collectively known as the Four Great Talented Women of Shu. There are over 90 poems that have been passed down to this day. 薛涛（约768～832年），是一个带有传奇色彩的唐代女诗人，字洪度。长安（今陕西西安）人。16岁入乐籍，与韦皋，元稹有过恋情，恋爱期间，薛涛自己制作桃红色小笺用来写诗，后人仿制，称“薛涛笺”。脱乐籍后终身未嫁。成都望江楼公园有薛涛墓” 。薛涛与刘采春，鱼玄机，李冶，并称唐朝四大女诗人。卓文君、薛涛、花蕊夫人、黄娥并称蜀中四大才女。流传至今诗作有90余首。 薛涛·《燕离巢》 出入朱门未忍抛，主人常爱语交交。 衔泥秽污珊瑚枕，不得梁间更垒巢。 A Swallow Separated from the Nest Xue Tao In and out through crimson gates, it cannot bear to leave them, The owner always doted on its captivating trills. Some mud fell from its beak and soiled his pillow of coral, And no more can it pile its nest up among the rafters.

Xue Tao (approximately 768-832 AD) was a legendary Tang dynasty female poet with the courtesy name Hongdu. He was born in Chang'an (now Xi'an, Shaanxi). At the age of 16, he entered the music industry and had romantic relationships with Wei Gao and Yuan Zhen. During their relationship, Xue Tao made his own peach colored small notes to write poetry, which later generations imitated and called "Xue Tao Notes". After retiring from music, he remained unmarried for life. There is a tomb of Xue Tao in Chengdu Wangjianglou Park. Xue Tao, Liu Caichun, Yu Xuanji, and Li Ye are collectively known as the Four Great Poets of the Tang Dynasty. Zhuo Wenjun, Xue Tao, Lady Huarui, and Huang E are collectively known as the Four Great Talented Women of Shu. There are over 90 poems that have been passed down to this day. 薛涛（约768～832年），是一个带有传奇色彩的唐代女诗人，字洪度。长安（今陕西西安）人。16岁入乐籍，与韦皋，元稹有过恋情，恋爱期间，薛涛自己制作桃红色小笺用来写诗，后人仿制，称“薛涛笺”。脱乐籍后终身未嫁。成都望江楼公园有薛涛墓” 。薛涛与刘采春，鱼玄机，李冶，并称唐朝四大女诗人。卓文君、薛涛、花蕊夫人、黄娥并称蜀中四大才女。流传至今诗作有90余首。 薛涛·《鹦鹉离笼》 陇西独自一孤身，飞去飞来上锦茵。 都缘出语无方便，不得笼中再唤人。 A Parrot Separated from Its Cage Xue Tao It goes alone through Longxi1, a solitary bird, To and fro it flies, then lights upon the brocade cushion. Just because it spoke some words discomforting its owner, Never again can it summon folk, calling from its cage.

《风》是一首五言绝句，作者薛涛。薛涛是唐代四大女诗人之一，蜀中四大才女之一。薛涛（约768——832年），字洪度，京兆长安（今陕西西安）人。唐代女诗人，成都乐妓 。16岁入乐籍，与韦皋、元稹有过恋情，恋爱期间，薛涛自己制作桃红色小笺用来写诗，后人仿制，称“薛涛笺”。脱乐籍后，终身未嫁。成都望江楼公园有“薛涛墓” 。后人将薛涛与鱼玄机、李冶、刘采春并称唐代四大女诗人，与卓文君、花蕊夫人、黄娥并称蜀中四大才女，流传下的诗作有90余首，收于《锦江集》。 The Wind "is a five character quatrain written by Xue Tao. Xue Tao was one of the four great female poets of the Tang Dynasty and one of the four talented women in Shu. Xue Tao (approximately 768-832 AD), also known as Hongdu, was born in Chang'an, Jingzhao (now Xi'an, Shaanxi). Tang Dynasty female poet and Chengdu courtesan. At the age of 16, he entered the music industry and had romantic relationships with Wei Gao and Yuan Zhen. During their relationship, Xue Tao made his own peach colored small notes to write poetry, which later generations imitated and called "Xue Tao Notes". After retiring from music, he remained unmarried for life. Chengdu Wangjianglou Park has the "Xue Tao Tomb". Later generations referred to Xue Tao as one of the four great female poets of the Tang Dynasty, along with Yu Xuanji, Li Ye, and Liu Caichun. She was also known as one of the four talented women of Shu, along with Zhuo Wenjun, Lady Huarui, and Huang E. Over 90 of her poems have been passed down and collected in the Jinjiang Collection. 薛涛·《风》 猎蕙微风远，飘弦唳一声。 林梢明淅沥，松径夜凄清。 Wind Xue Tao The breeze upon the fragrant grass has now…

这首诗描写一个女子采来一棵小草结成同心环,用它寄给心上人,寄托满怀激情。但是,春日相思的愁绪即使过去了,春鸟又悲哀地鸣叫起来,又添上一丝难耐的愁情。作品充分地表达了相思情难以排解的忧烦。 This poem describes a woman picking a small grass to form a concentric ring and sending it to her beloved, expressing her passion. However, even though the melancholy of spring longing has passed, the spring birds start chirping sorrowfully, adding a touch of unbearable sorrow. The work fully expresses the unresolved worries of lovesickness. 薛涛·《春望词（二）》 揽草结同心，将以遗知音。 春愁正断绝，春鸟复哀吟。 Spring Views II Xue Tao I gather sweet grasses to tie the bond of our hearts’ communion, using this as a gift to give to an intimate friend. Just as springtime sorrow seemed about to depart, the birds of spring call sadly again, tearing at my heart. （Bannie Chow, Thomas Cleary 译）

The poem 'Twin Ducks on the Pool' was created by the Tang Dynasty poet Xue Tao. Xue Tao lived with his father Xue Yun in Chengdu during his childhood. He was able to write poetry at the age of eight or nine. However, due to his father's death and family's poverty, he met Wei Gao, the military governor of Jiannan Xichuan, at the age of sixteen and was summoned to compose poetry and drink wine. As a result, he entered the music industry. Xue Tao was beautiful, sensitive, knowledgeable in music, talented, and had a great reputation for a while. She frequently visited the shogunate as both a courtesan and a Qing guest. Xue Tao had singing exchanges with famous poets at that time, such as Yuan Zhen, Bai Juyi, Zhang Ji, Wang Jian, Liu Yuxi, Du Mu, Zhang Hu, etc. Xue Tao, along with Liu Caichun, Yu Xuanji, and Li Ye, is known as one of the four great female poets of the Tang Dynasty. She is also known as one of the four talented women of Shu, along with Zhuo Wenjun, Lady Huarui, and Huang E. 《池上双凫》是由唐代诗人薛涛创作的一首诗词。薛涛幼年随父薛郧流寓成都，八九岁能诗，后因父死家贫，十六岁时遇到剑南西川节度使韦皋，被召令赋诗侑酒，遂入乐籍。薛涛姿容美艳，性敏慧，通晓音律，多才艺，声名倾动一时，以歌妓而兼清客的身份多出入幕府。薛涛和当时著名的诗人元稹、白居易、张籍、王建、刘禹锡、杜牧、张祜等人都有唱酬交往。薛涛与刘采春、鱼玄机、李冶，并称唐朝四大女诗人，并与卓文君、花蕊夫人、黄娥并称蜀中四大才女。 Xue Tao and Yuan Zhen had a beautiful romantic relationship. Yuan…

The poem "Farewell to a Friend" is a seven-line poem written by Xue Tao, a poetess of the Tang Dynasty, and is a famous poem among farewell poems.

"To the Peony Flower" is a seven-line poem written by Xue Tao, a poetess of the Tang Dynasty. The poem anthropomorphizes the peony, treating it as her lover in love.