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superborb ([personal profile] superborb) wrote in [community profile] dankodes 2021-04-04 03:11 pm (UTC)

Re: 171. 南有嘉魚 - Nan You Jia Yu

Glad baike calls out the similarity to 170, because wow, same xing of fish+water to symbolize the generosity of the host and harmony of their relationship.

Baike also says the gourds clinging to the trees is a metaphor for the close relationship of family/friends reuniting. And the discussion of the doves may suggest that the guests are starting to discuss hunting after the banquet.

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