黍离,形容苍凉荒芜的景象。见“黍离”条。麦秀,比喻怀念故国。见“麦秀”条。黍离麦秀用来感叹亡国。《清史稿・卷五〇〇・遗逸传一・庄元辰传》:“陛下试念两都黍离麦秀之悲,则居处必不安。”
英语 The grains grow luxuriantly among the ruins of the former capital.