[Poetry in Pinyin] Chai Tou Feng | Lu You’s Eternal Regret

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Chai Tou Feng (The Phoenix Hairpin) is a heart-wrenching poem by Lu You, one of China’s most celebrated poets of the Song Dynasty.
Written after a painful encounter with his former wife, this poem captures a lifetime of regret in just a few lines.
In this video:

Full poem reading in Pinyin

English outline of the story and meaning

Cultural background

Chai Tou Feng (The Phoenix Hairpin) by Lu You is a timeless piece of classical Chinese poetry filled with sorrow and longing. This poem was inspired by his unexpected reunion with his ex-wife, Tang Wan, many years after they were forced apart by family obligations.

In this video:

Complete reading of the poem in Chinese Pinyin

English outline explaining the plot and cultural background

Insight into the emotional power behind the words

Keywords: Lu You, Chai Tou Feng, The Phoenix Hairpin, Chinese poetry in Pinyin, classical Chinese literature, Tang poetry, Song poetry, romantic tragedy, eternal regret.

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