Ten thousand branches of tall trees begin to sprout, They droop like fringes of a robe made of green jade. But do you know by whom these young leaves are cut out? The early spring wind is as sharp as scissor blade. (He Zhizhang)

Ten thousand branches of tall trees begin to sprout, They droop like fringes of a robe made of green jade. But do you know by whom these young leaves are cut out? The early spring wind is as sharp as scissor blade.

He Zhizhang

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