Zhang Yan

The poet writes this lyric for a friend, describing the dreary autumn to reveal his grief after the downfall of the Southern Song Dynasty in 1276, but he says it would be better to be a cold-proof mume flower than the carefree white cloud.

摸鱼子 高爱山隐居 张炎 爱吾庐、 傍湖千顷， 苍茫一片清润。 晴岚暖翠融融处， 花影倒窥天镜。 沙浦迥[1]。 看野水涵波， 隔柳横孤艇。 眠鸥未醒。 甚占得莼乡[2]， 都无人见， 斜照起春暝[3]。 还重省。 岂料山中秦晋， 桃源今度难认。 林间即是长生源路， 一笑原非捷径。 深更静。 待散发吹箫， 跨鹤天风冷。 凭高露饮。 正碧落尘空， 光摇半壁， 月在万松顶。 注释： [1]迥：形容很远。 [2]莼乡：这里指代故乡。 [3]暝：黄昏。 Groping for Fish· Hermitage in Mount High Love Zhang Yan I love my cot by the lakeside So fair and wide, A vast expanse so vague and clear. On fine days the far-flung hills warm appear, With flowers reflected in the mirror of the skies. The sand beach far away, I seem To see the rippling water beam, Under the willow trees a lonely boat lies. The gulls asleep, not yet awake, Unseen in my native village by the lake. The setting sun would bring Twilight to spring. I meditate: Who can anticipate Even Peach Blossom Land Will witness dynasties fall or stand? The pathway in the woods will lead to a long life. I laugh, for it is not a shortcut to win in strife. It's calm when deep is night, I would play on my flute with loosened hair And ride my crane to brave the cold wind in my flight. I would drink dew on high And waft in the air. The moon atop the pines sheds its…

This is an aria composed by Zhang Yan at the end of the Song Dynasty after the fall of the Southern Song Dynasty.

"Southern Waterside · Spring Water" is a song written by Song Dynasty lyricist Zhang Yan, describing a spring trip to the waterfront.

The Song Dynasty lyricist Zhang Yan composed the lyric "Water Dragon Chant · To the White Lotus". The lyric starts with a general description of the white lotus, which has a light and swaying appearance;

The "Sky in a Vase  Crossing the Yellow River at Night, with Shen Yaodao and Zeng Zijing" is a work by Zhang Yan, a lyricist of the Southern Song Dynasty.