Lyrics:
What a jasmine flower, what a jasmine flower,
The flowers and plants in the garden are not as fragrant as this one,
I If I want to pick one and wear it, the people looking at the flowers will scold me.
What a jasmine flower, what a jasmine flower.
No jasmine flower can be as white as snow when it blooms.
I am willing to pick one and wear it.
Afraid of others laughing.
What a jasmine flower, what a jasmine flower.
Nothing in the garden can compare with it.
I am determined to pick one and wear it.
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I am afraid that it will not germinate next year.
Extended information:
Creative background
1. Source of inspiration
Jasmine was introduced to China in the Han Dynasty. Planted in Guangdong (South Vietnam, Nanhai), it began to be widely planted in Fujian in the Song Dynasty and introduced to Jiangsu, Zhejiang and other places; it gradually became Chinese during the spread and was loved for its aroma. Because of its unique aroma, it catered to Chinese cultural expectations. The admiration of "fragrance" has gradually become the object of people's praise.
2. Lyrics and arrangement process
The earliest lyrics of "Jasmine" that are similar to the modern version are collected in "Hanging Branches" by Feng Menglong during the Wanli Period of the Ming Dynasty (1573-1620) "Children"; the predecessor of the lyrics of "Jasmine Flower" was first published in the opera script collection "Decoration of White Qiu" during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty (1764-1774). There are 12 sections of "Flower Drum Song" included in "Decoration of Bai Qiu" The libretto narrates the story of "Zhang Sheng plays Yingying" in "The Romance of the West Chamber". The first two librettos are called "Flower Flower Tune" with overlapping sentences, and some are also called "Jasmine Flower" based on it.
The earliest music score of "Jasmine" ("Huahua Tune" Gongchi Pu) is included in "Xiaohui Collection" during the Daoguang period (1821, one says 1837); this kind of tune was first recorded in the Ming Dynasty Developed on the basis of the popular "Huahua Tune", under the influence of various factors such as local dialects, local customs and other factors, various styles of "folk songs of the same clan" have been derived. Different versions circulated in various provinces have different tunes, but The lyrics basically reflect the theme of pure love between young men and women.
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