1. The rolling Yangtze River flows eastward, and the waves wash away the heroes. ——From "Linjiang Immortal·The Rolling Yangtze River Passes East" by Yang Shen of the Ming Dynasty
Translation: The rolling Yangtze River flows eastward, and how many heroes disappear like flying waves.
2. The endless falling trees are rustling, and the endless Yangtze River is rolling in. ——From "Climbing the High" by Du Fu of the Tang Dynasty
Translation: The endless trees are rustling their fallen leaves, and the endless Yangtze River is rolling in.
3. I don’t know who Jiang Yue is waiting for, but I see the Yangtze River sending water. ——From "Moonlit Night on the Spring River" by Zhang Ruoxu in the Tang Dynasty
Translation: I don't know who the moon on the river is waiting for, but I can see that the Yangtze River is constantly transporting water.
4. The Yangtze River is sailing far away, and the setting sun is spring across the lakes. ——From "Farewell to the King on the Eleventh Journey to the South" by Liu Changqing of the Tang Dynasty
Translation: The river is vast and a solitary sail disappears far away. Under the setting sun, you will appreciate the beauty of the five lakes.
5. The spring water of the Yangtze River is dyed green, and the lotus leaves are as big as money. ——From "Spring Farewell" by Zhang Ji of the Tang Dynasty
Translation: The spring water of the Yangtze River is as green as dye, and the little lotus leaves that have just broken out of the water are only the size of copper coins.