The Imaginative Power of Eileen Chang's Word Choice

The "so-called evils" in Zhang's novels are just issues from her own experiences, and we cannot deny that these "dangers" actually happen in life. I feel that in Zhang's painting, I can smell the rotting smell of old wood soaked in the rain, but it cannot be said to be dark. Most of her short stories are about women's misfortune, which may not necessarily mean they have desperate expectations for love after being disappointed.

I think you can answer your question this way: Shakespeare invented thousands of words, more than 500 of which are still active in modern music. And some words look strange but actually have a background. For example, plump English (I forgot how to spell it) originated from Rubens (a painter whose paintings often feature plump women). I think it's better to appreciate the difference.

When I saw the words Zhang Ailing, I came in to take a look. I really like Zhang Ailing's writing, shake hands~~

It reminds me of the saying "The spring breeze brings green again to the south bank of the river." With national conditions like China, innovations are always questioned first and then accepted. Fortunately, people are now more and more accepting of such expressions of individuality.

Zhang Ailing, I remember she said in one of her essays that she likes to use words that are as colorful and sonorous as possible, such as pearl gray, Wan Ran, etc. Those who are not strong enough in writing will only feel gorgeous and vain, but she piled them up very beautifully. But Xiaomo Didi was right, sometimes she was too sharp and couldn't bear it. As for words, before the vernacular, it was common to see many unconstrained word combinations, and I don't see how the ancients cared about them. Compared with English, Chinese is a less precise language. Because of its vagueness, there are so many graceful contexts, and the author does not need to care.

Zhang Ailing is a truly talented woman. Her talent fascinates me. Unfortunately, her words are too cold and I am too cold to bear it! I totally agree with your point of view. I can't tolerate people who blame other people at will and ignore other people's efforts!

Zhang Ailing's diction and metaphors are genius, and using words like "clever" or "precise" to describe her is very one-sided. I just think her description resonates with people, but it is also unexpected by others, and she uses tricky words to fill in the holes in her thoughts. Similarly, I think Qian Zhongshu's choice of words and sentences is also amazing. Every word in "Fortress Besieged" seems to be stepped on in my heart. I am still young and my insights from it are very limited, but his elaboration of human nature, thoughts, social relations and reality is really powerful. As for "Dream of Red Mansions", I haven't been able to comprehend it, but the charm of those poems, lyrics and music can be chewed over and over again. There are only so many themes in ancient writing, such as sad spring and autumn, chanting objects and expressing feelings. The difference between emotions is sometimes very subtle, so the most important thing to show it is to seek novelty. One word can change an artistic conception. For example, Lin Daiyu changed Li Shangyin's "Leave the lotuses withered and listen to the sound of rain" to "Leave the lotuses withered and listen to the sound of rain." The "withered" in the former reflects decadence and pain, while the "broken" incorporates her own feelings, which gives her more understanding based on her life experience. No matter what, Shu Jin insisted on what she thought was right. Lu Xun was best at writing argumentative essays by inventing his own words. His writing was not stereotyped. Appropriate changes would make it more charming. What others say is their business, and you are not alone.

Haha, fate brought me to this article of yours.

I haven't seen her work yet...