“山川异域，风月同天”日本援助物资现暖心古诗

 

In late January,a donation of masks and thermometers from the Japan Youth Development Association in Tokyo to Hubei Province caused a stir on Chinese social media.

This was because of the powerful poetic message written on each box: “山川异域，风月同天。”. It literally translates to “Mountains and rivers on foreign land, wind and moon under the same sky.” or officially, “Lands apart, sky shared.” Besides the heartfelt regard and the elegant language, the quote also alluded a significant moment in the history of cultural exchange between the two countries.

The line comes from a seventh century Buddhist hymn by Prince Nagaya, a politician from the Nara period (710-794) of Japan, titled “Embroidered on Kasaya Robes for Good Karma”: Lands apart, sky shared. For the disciples of Buddha, to nurture good karma.

The hymn was embroidered on 1,000 Buddhist robes which Prince Nagaya had made and sent to the Tang court in China. It’s a part of his invitation for Chinese Buddhist monks to visit Japan. The poem was also included in the Complete Tang Poems, the largest existing collection of Tang poetry.

Inspired by the Prince’s hymn, Jianzhen, decided to go on a voyage to Japan. After six attempts and the loss of his eyesight, Jianzhen finally arrived, and made a significant contribution to the spread of Buddhism in Japan.

The reference does not only invoke shared history, but also mutual appreciation for ancient poetry in the Chinese language. Many in China were touched by the poetic expression of support from Japanese citizens during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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1.Why did the donation cause a stir?

A Because it came from Japan.

B Because it was donated to Hubei Province.

C Because of the poetic message on boxes.

D Because it was from China.

解析：选C。细节理解题。根据第二段This was because of the powerful poetic message written on each box: “山川异域，风月同天。”.可知这批捐赠的口罩和体温表之所以会在中国社交媒体上引起轰动是因为每个箱子上写的诗，故选C。

2.“Lands apart, sky shared.” expresses a lot EXCEPT ________.

A the heartfelt regard

B the elegant language

C the significant moment in the history

D Japan’s love for Chinese culture

解析：选D。细节理解题。根据第二段Besides the heartfelt regard and the elegant language, the quote also alluded a significant moment in the history of cultural exchange between the two countries.可知这句引用的诗句除了真诚的关怀和优雅的语言外，也彰显了中日两国文化交流史上的一个重要时刻，并未提到日本对中国文化的热爱，故选D。

3.Who wrote the poem “Embroidered on Kasaya Robes for Good Karma”?

A A poet from China.

B A poet of Japan.

C A monk from China.

D A politician of Japan.

解析：选D。细节理解题。根据第三段The line comes from a seventh century Buddhist hymn by Prince Nagaya, a politician from the Nara period (710-794) of Japan, titled “Embroidered on Kasaya Robes for Good Karma”…可知这首诗是日本的一位政治家写的，故选D。

4.What does “the reference” refer to in the last paragraph?

A For the disciples of Buddha, to nurture good karma.

B The Complete Tang Poems.

C The largest existing collection of Tang poetry.

D Lands apart, sky shared.

解析：选D。词意指代题。根据前两段可知“the reference”指的是“山川异域，风月同天。”，故选D。

5.What can we know from Paragraph 4 and 5?

A The poem was embroidered on 10,000 Buddhist robes.

B Jianzhen was inspired by the Prince’s hymn and decided to be a traveler.

C The poem was included in the largest existing collection of Tang poetry.

D After six attempts and the loss of his hearing, Jianzhen finally arrived in Japan.

解析：选C。推理判断题。根据第四段“The poem was also included in the Complete Tang Poems, the largest existing collection of Tang poetry.” 可知这首诗被收录进了现存最大的唐诗集，故选C。