Han Yu of the Tang Dynasty
The light rain on Tianjie is as moist as crisp, and the color of grass looks far away but not up close.
The best thing about spring is that it is better than the smoke and willows all over the imperial capital.
Translation:
The thin spring rain on Chang'an Street is as smooth as crisp
There is no green at close range, but the grass is green from a distance.
Early spring is a great time of year.
It is much better than late spring when the city is full of willows and smoke.