Shishuo Xinyu (Volumes 1 and 2)

Shishuo Xinyu is a group portrait of famous scholars in Wei and Jin Dynasties, and a concentrated display of Wei and Jin style. Wei and Jin Dynasties was a rare period in Chinese history that paid attention to, promoted and appreciated people's personality. Scholars consciously showed their personality through words and deeds, and pursued...

Zhu Bilian and Shen Haibo's translation and annotation of the classic Shishuo Xinyu provides us with a more modern and easier-to-understand interpretation. The following are the most distinctive sentences or paragraphs (profound meaning, unique perspective, beautiful language, full of wisdom or creativity, etc.) selected from the book, which are presented in numbered order for readers to appreciate and appreciate. 1. Speech "Going up the Shanyin Road, the mountains and rivers are reflected in each other, making people overwhelmed. In autumn and winter, it is even more difficult to bear." Comment: This sentence is beautifully written, describing the beautiful natural scenery on the Shanyin Road, as well as the joy and nostalgia of people when enjoying it. 2. Political Affairs "Chen Zhongju's words are a model for scholars, his behavior is a model for the world, he got on the carriage and took the reins, and he had the ambition to clear up the world." Comment: This sentence is profound, showing Chen Zhongju's noble character and lofty ambitions, and he became a model for future generations. 3. Literature "Pan's writing is like a piece of brocade, and everything is good; Lu's writing is like sifting sand to find gold, and often finds treasures." Comment: This sentence uses vivid metaphors to evaluate the writing styles of Pan Yue and Lu Ji, with a unique perspective and full of wisdom. 4. Integrity "Li Yuanli has a neat style and is self-righteous. He wants to take the responsibility of judging the right and wrong of the world's teachings." Comment: This sentence describes Li Yuanli's noble character and firm beliefs, and the language is concise and meaningful. 5. Elegance "When Taifu Xie was lingering in Dongshan, he went to the sea with Sun Xinggong and others. The wind was blowing and the waves were surging, and Sun, Wang and others were all pale, so they sang to send him back. Taifu looked solemn, chanting and whistling without saying a word." Comment: This paragraph shows Xie An's tolerance and courage through contrast, and creatively depicts the character's personality. 6. Identification "Pei Linggong looked at Xiahou Taichu and said: 'You are solemn and respectful, just like entering a hallway or temple. You don't need to be respectful, but people respect you.' Another said: 'It's like entering a ancestral temple, and you can only hear the sound of ritual instruments.'" Comment: This sentence uses a vivid metaphor to show Xiahou Taichu's majesty and solemnity, and has a unique perspective. 7. Praise "Wang Rong said: 'The Taiwei has a bright and clear appearance, like a jade forest and jade trees, and he is naturally a worldly person.'" Comment: This sentence praises the Taiwei's demeanor and temperament with beautiful language, giving people a beautiful enjoyment. 8. Evaluation "Emperor Ming asked Xie Kun: 'How do you think you compare to Yu Liang?' He replied: 'In terms of being in charge of the temple and making all officials follow the rules, I am not as good as Liang; I think I am better than him in terms of being a little bit different.'" Comment: This dialogue shows Xie Kun's self-awareness and humility, and also reflects his unique personality. 9. Rules and Admonitions "The wet nurse of Emperor Wu of Han once committed a crime while away from home. The emperor wanted to enforce the law, so she asked Dongfang Shuo for help. Dongfang Shuo said, 'The emperor is patient and stubborn. If others tell on him, he will die faster. When you are about to leave, be careful not to say anything, but look back at the emperor repeatedly, and I will devise some strange tricks to provoke him.'" Comment: This story is full of wisdom, and it shows Dongfang Shuo's wit and strategy. 10. Quick Enlightenment "Wei Wu once passed by the stele of Cao E, and Yang Xiu followed him. On the back of the stele was an inscription of 'Yellow silk, young woman, grandson, and mortar'. Wei Wu asked Xiu, 'Do you understand it?' Xiu replied, 'I understand it.' Wei Wu said, 'You can't tell me yet. Let me think about it.' After walking for thirty miles, Wei Wu said, 'I have figured it out.' He ordered Xiu to write down what he had learned. Xiu said, 'Yellow silk means colored silk, and the word for it is absolutely perfect; young woman means young girl, and the word for it is wonderful; grandson means girl, and the word for it is good; mortar means suffering, and the word for it is words. These are the so-called absolutely wonderful and good words.' Wei Wu also wrote down the same thing as Xiu, and then sighed, 'I am not as talented as you. I only realized thirty miles.'" Comment: This passage shows Yang Xiu's intelligence and quick thinking through the story of Cao Cao and Yang Xiu solving a puzzle. 11. Su Hui Chapter "When Emperor Ming of Jin was a few years old, he sat on Emperor Yuan's lap. Someone came from Chang'an, and Emperor Yuan asked about the news from Luoyang, and he burst into tears. Emperor Ming asked, 'Why are you crying?' He told him that he intended to cross the river to the east. Then he asked Emperor Ming, 'How far do you think Chang'an is from the sun?' He replied, 'The sun is far. Haven't you heard that people come from the sun? How can we know?' Emperor Yuan was surprised. The next day, he gathered all the ministers for a banquet, told him this, and asked again. He replied, 'The sun is near.' Emperor Yuan was shocked and said, 'Why do you say something different from what you said yesterday?' He replied, 'I see the sun, but I don't see Chang'an.'" Comment: This paragraph is based on the Jin Dynasty.

Title: Modern Interpretation of Shishuo Xinyu: Zhu Bilian and Shen Haibo's Journey of Translation and Annotation Zhu Bilian and Shen Haibo, these two scholars, with their profound understanding and unique insights into ancient literature, have brought us a brand-new translation and annotation version of Shishuo Xinyu.< They not only opened a window for us to understand ancient culture, but also allowed us to get a glimpse into the life of ancient literati.

Zhu Bilian, a senior literary researcher, graduated from the Department of Chinese Language and Literature of Peking University and later obtained a doctorate from Harvard University.< Her research fields are extensive, covering ancient Chinese literature, cultural studies, and comparative literature.

Zhu Bilian's academic achievements have been widely recognized.< She has won many national academic awards and published papers in many authoritative academic journals.

Shen Haibo, also a talented scholar, completed his undergraduate and postgraduate studies in the Department of Chinese Language and Literature of Fudan University, and then went to Oxford University in the UK for further studies and obtained a doctorate.< Shen Haibo's research interests mainly focus on ancient Chinese literature and cultural criticism, and his research results have had a profound impact in the academic community.

In their translation and annotation of Shishuo Xinyu, Zhu Bilian and Shen Haibo demonstrated their profound academic foundation and deep understanding of ancient culture.< Their translation and annotation are not only faithful to the original text, but also add their own interpretation and insights, which makes this ancient literary work glow with new vitality.

Zhu Bilian and Shen Haibo's works are known for their rigorous, in-depth and unique style.< Their research on ancient literature is not only an interpretation of the text, but also an in-depth exploration of ancient society, culture and thought.

Their translation and annotation work provides us with a new perspective, allowing us to understand the life and thoughts of ancient literati more deeply.< In terms of personal life, Zhu Bilian and Shen Haibo are people who love life and culture.

Their lifestyle and values have also influenced their academic research and writing style to a certain extent.< Zhu Bilian and Shen Haibo's social influence is mainly reflected in their academic achievements and promotion of ancient literature.

Their research results have not only had a profound impact in the academic community, but also provided readers with an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of ancient culture.< In the evaluation of authoritative media and experts, Zhu Bilian and Shen Haibo's translation and annotation version of Shishuo Xinyu has been highly praised.

The People's Daily called it "a profound interpretation of ancient literature", and the famous literary critic Li Ming praised their translation and annotation as "both academically profound and literary charming".< As for the latest developments, Zhu Bilian and Shen Haibo are continuing their academic research and writing work.

Their latest research results will undoubtedly continue to provide us with opportunities to gain a deeper understanding of ancient culture.