I. GUIDANCE FOR READING - COMPREHENDING THE TEXT
Before delving into the literary work, here are the necessary steps:
- Read the phonetic transcription of the poem in Chinese characters.
- Analyze the translated version and carefully examine the meaning of each Chinese character in the poem, paying attention to specific verbs.
- Review Tương Như's poetic translation.
- Thoroughly read the (*) footnotes and (1), (2) annotations.
- Subsequently, compare the translated poem with the original Chinese text to identify any discrepancies and engage in discussions with peers regarding uncertainties or issues.
