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    Referring to the poet Wang Wei with 王维 (Wáng Wéi)

    Topic & Focus

    Explanation

    王维 (Wáng Wéi) was a celebrated Tang dynasty poet, painter, and musician (701–761) known for his nature poetry and Buddhist themes. His works are among the most studied in classical Chinese literature. Many of his poems, such as 《画》, are taught to beginners learning Chinese.

    Examples

    • 王维的诗歌充满了山水之美。

      Wáng Wéi de shīgē chōngmǎnle shānshuǐ zhī měi.

      Wang Wei's poetry is filled with the beauty of mountains and rivers.

    • 我最喜欢的唐代诗人是王维。

      Wǒ zuì xǐhuan de Tángdài shīrén shì Wáng Wéi.

      My favorite Tang dynasty poet is Wang Wei.

    • 王维不仅会写诗，还擅长画画和音乐。

      Wáng Wéi bùjǐn huì xiě shī, hái shàncháng huàhuà hé yīnyuè.

      Wang Wei could not only write poetry but was also skilled at painting and music.

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