Half-sweet life in the flow of four seasons - Reading notes of "When the Oranges and Oranges Are Half Sweet"## Introduction: The poetic invitation of oranges and oranges When opening "When the Oranges and Oranges and Oranges Are Half Sweet", Su Shi's famous line can't help but come to mind: "You must remember the best scenery of the year, the best is when the oranges and oranges are green." This book uses the four seasons as the warp and weft, stringing together the prose chapters of three masters, Ji Xianlin, Shi Tiesheng, and Wang Zengqi. In their writings, spring, summer, autumn, and winter alternate, and the flavors of life flow with them: there is the joy of spring, the heat of summer, the longing of autumn, and the tranquility of winter. Reading these chapters is like sitting next to three elders and listening to them talk about life: the language is delicate and warm, the emotions are sincere and deep, and there is philosophy and poetry everywhere. Closing the book, the heart is like a spring breeze, with gentle touches and the power of being inspired. These essays do not have pretentious preaching, but they incorporate the sweet experience after going through hardships in the plainness, allowing people to taste the"half-sweet"taste of life: bittersweet, but with a sweet aftertaste. Below, I would like to follow the thread of the book and share my understanding of the three authors' attitudes towards life, language style, nostalgia, seasons and time, and the meaning of life after reading. ## Attitude towards life: Each has its own merits, but the same is true of indifferenceMr. Ji Xianlin's attitude towards life reveals a broad-minded and plain attitude. As a scholar who has experienced the winds and rains of the century, there is no arrogance in his writing, but more humility and open-mindedness. In "The Charm of Lotus in the Clear Pond", he recorded his p

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Book Summary of "Orange, Yellow, Tangerine, Green and Half Sweet"Ji XianlinChapter 1: Good Years1.1 Life - Life Attitude: Ji Xianlin emphasizes facing the ups and downs of life with a peaceful heart. - Time Passage: Explore the ruthlessness of time and the brevity of life. 1.2 Cultural Reflection - Eastern and Western Culture: Compare the differences and integration of Eastern and Western cultures. - Cultural Heritage: Think about how to protect and inherit national culture. Chapter 2: Different Lands2.1 The Meaning of Travel - Travel Thousands of Miles: Explain the importance of travel for understanding the world and personal growth. - Cultural Experience: Share the cultural collision and insights of traveling in different countries. Shi TieshengChapter 3: Ditan Meditation3.1 Philosophy of Life and Death - Live to Die: Think about the meaning of life from the history of Ditan and personal sickbed. - Value of Existence: Explore how to find the value of life in difficult situations. 3.2 Writing and Life - The Power of Literature: Explain how literature can become the back garden of the soul. - Philosophy of Creation: Share insights on writing inspiration and the creative process. Chapter 4: The Late Clearness of Life4.1 The Power of Friendship - Companion in Old Age: Describe the importance of friendship in old age. - Wisdom of Life: Reflect the wisdom of life through the tranquility of old age. Wang Zengqi ChapterChapter 5: The Five Flavors of the World5.1 Food and Culture - Philosophy of Eating: Taste the true meaning of life and traditional Chinese culture from food. - Food Memories: Describe the emotions and personal experiences behind specific foods. 5.2 The Art of Life - Leisure Life: Describe the ideal leisurely life state. - Art Feeling: Share appreciation of various art forms in life. Chapter 6: Ordination and Dream-Seeking6.1 Stories of Growth - Childhood Memories: Review the childhood fun that influenced personal growth. - Dream Chaser: tells the story of the pursuit of literary dreams.

Selected Works of Ji Xianlin 1. "Life is like a book. Fools flip through it casually, while smart people read it carefully. Because they know that this book can only be read once." - It deeply reflects the uniqueness and irreversibility of life. 2. "No matter what reputation, status, happiness, or honor in the world, it is not as good as staying with your mother, even if she can't read a word, even if she eats 'red' (note: sorghum cakes) all day long." - It expresses the cherishment of maternal love affectionately. ### Selected Works of Shi Tiesheng 1. "I sing the ballad of life with a smile. If life only seeks smooth sailing between two points, then life has lost its meaning." - It shows the author's optimistic attitude in the face of the hardships of life. 2. "When a person is born, it is no longer a debatable issue, but a fact given to him by God; when God gave us this fact, he also guaranteed its result, so death is not something that needs to be rushed, but a festival that will inevitably come." - A profound and unique interpretation of the issue of life and death. ### Selection of Wang Zengqi's Works 1. "There is a corner in the world, where flowers are planted on the side branches. I am happy and contented, and I don't share the red city clouds." - Describes the tranquility and self-sufficiency of life in beautiful language. 2. "Food in all directions is nothing more than a bowl of worldly fireworks." - Expresses the ordinariness and reality of life wisely. Due to space limitations, I can't give more sentences, but there are countless sentences worth savoring in the works of each writer. It is recommended to read their original works directly to appreciate their literary charm more comprehensively. At the same time, readers are also requested to verify the accuracy of the book information before purchasing or reading.

Title: "When Oranges Are Yellow, Tangerines Are Green and Half Sweet": Ji Xianlin, Shi Tiesheng, Wang Zengqi, the Style of Three Literary Masters Basic Information of Ji Xianlin: Ji Xianlin (August 6, 1911 - July 11, 2009), formerly known as Ji Xianlin, with the courtesy name Xianlin and the pseudonym Meng'an, was born in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province.< He is a famous Chinese writer, educator, and translator.

Education and professional background: Ji Xianlin graduated from Tsinghua University and later studied at the University of Göttingen in Germany, where he obtained a doctorate.< He was a professor and vice president of Peking University, and a member of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.

Writing career: Ji Xianlin's literary creation began in the 1930s, and his works cover many fields such as prose, novels, poetry, and translation.< His prose works are known for their sincere emotions, profound thinking, and beautiful writing.

Style and theme of works: Ji Xianlin's prose works mostly take personal experiences and insights as the starting point, showing his profound thinking on life, nature, culture, etc.< His writing is fresh, natural, and very appealing.

Personal life: Ji Xianlin devoted his life to literary creation and education.< His academic achievements and personality charm are deeply admired by people.

Social influence: Ji Xianlin is an important figure in the history of modern Chinese literature.< His works have had a profound impact on the development of modern Chinese literature.

He is known as the "founder of modern Chinese prose.

" Quotations and evaluations: The People's Daily once evaluated Ji Xianlin as the "founder of modern Chinese prose," and his works are known as "having profound ideological connotations and unique artistic charm.

" Shi Tiesheng's basic information: Shi Tiesheng (January 14, 1928 - December 31, 2010), formerly known as Shi Tiezhu, with the pen name Tiesheng, was born in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, and is a famous Chinese writer.

Education and professional background: Shi Tiesheng graduated from Soochow University and taught at the Chinese Department of Soochow University.

Writing career: Shi Tiesheng's literary creation began in the 1950s.< His works are mainly novels and essays, especially essays.

Style and theme of works: Shi Tiesheng's prose works are known for their sincere emotions, delicate descriptions and profound thinking.< His writing is beautiful, touching and has a strong artistic appeal.

Personal life: Shi Tiesheng experienced many ups and downs in his life, but he always maintained an optimistic and tenacious spirit.

Social influence: Shi Tiesheng's works have had an important impact on the development of modern Chinese literature, and he is known as the "master of modern Chinese prose.

" Quotations and evaluations: Guangming Daily once evaluated Shi Tiesheng as "the master of modern Chinese prose," and his works were praised as "having profound ideological connotations and unique artistic charm.

" Wang Zengqi's basic information: Wang Zengqi (March 5, 1920 - May 16, 1997), formerly known as Wang Zengqi, with the courtesy name Zengqi, was born in Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, and is a famous Chinese writer.

Education and professional background: Wang Zengqi graduated from the National Peking Normal University and taught at the Chinese Department of Beijing Normal University.

Writing career: Wang Zengqi's literary creation began in the 1940s, and his works are mainly novels and essays.

Style and theme of works: Wang Zengqi's prose works are known for their humorous, witty language and unique perspective.< His writing is vivid, figurative and highly readable.

Personal life: Wang Zengqi has loved literary creation all his life, and his works are deeply loved by readers.

Social influence: Wang Zengqi's works have had a positive impact on the development of modern Chinese literature, and he is known as the "master of modern Chinese prose.

" Quotations and comments: China Youth Daily once commented that Wang Zengqi was "the master of modern Chinese prose," and his works were praised as "having unique artistic charm and profound ideological connotations.

" Latest news: Although the three literary masters have passed away, their works are still circulating in the literary world and in the hearts of readers, becoming eternal classics.< The book "When Oranges Are Yellow, Tangers Are Green and Half Sweet" includes their classic prose works, providing readers with a rare reading experience.