First, Yan's habits and characteristics
Swallow: refers to the posture of swallows flying in the air, which is light and smart.
Swallow language: Swallows sing in a crisp and euphemistic voice.
Bird's nest: A nest built by swallows, usually bowl-shaped, made of soil and saliva.
Swallows hold mud: Swallows use mud in their mouths to build nests, showing diligence and dexterity.
Yan curtain: a screen formed by the arrangement of Yan nests, like a natural curtain.
Swallow scissors: Swallow's tail is scissors-shaped, which is convenient for flying and preying in the air.
Second, the strict image in the cultural vision
Domestic swallow: Swallows often nest under the eaves, which is closely related to human beings and symbolizes family harmony.
Chun Yan: When spring comes, swallows fly back to the north, which indicates the warm spring flowering season.
Guiyan: Swallows fly south in autumn, symbolizing parting and homesickness.
Dovetail style: A style of ancient women's bun, which looks like a dovetail and looks light and elegant.
Yan Zhi: Cosmetics used by women in ancient times were named after their colors were like the beaks of swallows.
Life-prolonging and Princess Huan: Two typical models to describe a woman's figure. Life-prolonging refers to a slender figure, while Princess Huan refers to a plump figure.
Third, the image in Yan's poems
News agency when swallows come: When swallows come, they welcome the Spring Festival.
Falling flowers are independent, swift is in pairs: petals are falling, the figure is lonely, and swallows are in pairs.
Xiao Xuan window, dressing up, looking at the front and rear mirrors of flowers, flowers are facing the swallows: women are dressing up, and the mirror reflects the picture of swallows flying.
Qiu Guang painted a cold screen with a silver candle and a small fan fanned by fireflies. During the day, the night is as cool as water. Sitting and watching the morning glory and Vega: the moonlight is cold, women wave fans to catch flying fireflies, and swallows fly into the room, forming a quiet picture with women.
Swallows disturb the spring, but the warmth goes with the wind: swallows disturb the spring and go with the wind.
I traveled to my hometown to ask where the swallows in the garden flew last year: the wanderer was wandering outside, missing my hometown, and asked where the swallows in the garden flew last year.
Fourthly, the application of strictness in folk art.
Swallow painting: a painting with the theme of swallows, which means good luck and peace.
Paper-cut Swallow: Swallow pattern made by paper-cut technology, used for decoration and festival celebration.
Porcelain swallows: Porcelain made in the shape of swallows has collection and ornamental value.
Jade Carved Swallow: The image of jade carved swallow symbolizes beauty and happiness.
Opera Swallow: In traditional operas such as Beijing Opera, the element of swallow often appears, showing the agility and auspiciousness of swallow.