Abstract: In interpreting Du Fu’s Shu Xiang, there have always been some divergences, one of which involves that the expression “pin fan” won’t fit with the whole poem if it is explained as “sorrow and painstaking”. In effect, “pin pan” must be understand as an adjective with the meaning of “frequent”, which won’t contradict “san gu” (visiting three times). The structure that there is no conjunction between the two clauses in the third verse of the poem can be seen in Du Fu’s poetry. The meaning of the second half of the poem is consistent. The connection between the third verse and the last verse is natural. There is no obstruction in meaning at all.

Key words: Du Fu, Shu Xiang, &ldquo, pin fan&rdquo, , verse structure