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Author: Xin Ran
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
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The term "ci" refers to poems with varying lengths of sentences, yet their emotions are continuous. Upon turning the pages, one finds love, family affection, nostalgia, and all kinds of sentiments. From nobles and scholars to courtesans, it encompasses the myriad aspects of the world. The renowned sinologist Wang Guowei once said, "The essence of ci lies in its artistic conception. With a strong conception, it naturally achieves a high style and produces memorable lines. The reason why the ci of the Five Dynasties and Northern Song dynasties was so exceptional lies in this." A ci poet remains true to their innocent heart. Thus, born in the depths of the palace and raised by women, the Later Zhou ruler's shortcomings as a monarch were also his strengths as a ci poet. A ci poet must immerse themselves in the universe and human life while also maintaining an external perspective. Immersed within, they can write about it; detached outside, they can observe it. Immersed within, they possess vitality; detached outside, they achieve elegance. Mei Cheng could enter but not exit, while from the Bai Shi onwards, neither aspect was fully realized. A ci poet must view external things with disdain, thus commanding wind and moon as if they were servants. Yet they must also cherish external things, sharing joy and sorrow with flowers and grass. A ci poet sees all external things as mere materials for play. Yet their play is done with passion, making humor and solemnity both indispensable.