Research on Natural Imagery and Emotional Expression in Classical Chinese Poetry

Classical Chinese poetry, with its rich natural imagery and profound emotional expression, is regarded as a treasure of Chinese culture. Natural imagery not only plays a significant artistic role in classical poetry but also serves as a unique vehicle for poets to express their emotions. This paper systematically reviews the origins and development of natural imagery in classical Chinese poetry, analyzes the intrinsic connection between its symbolic meaning and emotional expression, and explores its value and implications in contemporary poetry creation, cross-cultural communication, and literary education. The study finds that natural imagery in classical Chinese poetry has multiple symbolic functions and serves as an essential tool for emotional expression by poets. As time progresses, the characteristics of these expressions have also evolved. In the contemporary context, inheriting and innovating these natural images holds great significance for literary creation and cultural inheritance.