1. "Linjiang Immortal: The Rolling Water of the Yangtze River Passes East" - Ming Dynasty: Yang Shen
The rolling waters of the Yangtze River roll eastward, and the waves wash away the heroes.
Success or failure turns into nothing.
The green mountains are still there, and the sunsets are red several times.
The white-haired fisherman and woodcutter on the Nagisa River are used to watching the autumn moon and spring breeze.
Happy encounter with a pot of wine.
So many things in ancient and modern times are all made up of jokes
Translation The Yangtze River flows eastward, and how many heroes disappear like flying waves. Regardless of right and wrong, success or failure (the achievements of heroes of ancient and modern times), it is all in vain until now, and they have all disappeared with the passage of time. The green mountains (jiangshan) of those days still exist, and the sun still rises and sets.
The white-haired hermit by the river has long been used to seeing the changes of time. It was a rare meeting with an old friend, and I enjoyed a glass of wine. Many things throughout the ages have been reflected in (people's) talk and laughter.
2. "Bu Shuanzi·I live at the head of the Yangtze River" - Song Dynasty: Li Zhiyi
I live at the head of the Yangtze River, and you live at the end of the Yangtze River.
I miss you every day without seeing you, and drink water from the Yangtze River.
When will this water stop, and when will this hatred end?
I only hope that your heart will be like mine, and I will live up to my love for you.
Translation I live at the source of the Yangtze River, and you live at the end of the Yangtze River. I miss you every day and never see you, but we drink the water of the Yangtze River together. When will the endless river dry up, and when will the bitter hatred of separation cease. I only hope that your heart will stay as strong as mine, and you will not let down my infatuated love.
3. "Climbing High" - Tang Dynasty: Du Fu
The wind is strong, the ape high in the sky is screaming in mourning, and the white bird is flying back from the clear sand in Zhu.
Boundless falling trees rustle, and the endless Yangtze River rolls by.
Wanli is always a guest in the sad autumn, and he has been sick for hundreds of years and only appears on the stage.
Hard and bitter, I hate the frost on my temples, and my new wine glass becomes turbid.
Translation: The wind is strong, the sky is high, and the cries of the apes are very sad. There are birds circling on the riverbank with clear water and white sand. The endless trees are rustling with fallen leaves, and the endless Yangtze River is rolling in. I feel sad about the autumn scenery, wandering thousands of miles and being a guest all year round. I have been plagued by illnesses throughout my life and now I am alone on the high platform. After going through hardships and bitterness, my hair has grown white on my temples, and my heart is full of decadence and I have stopped drinking wine to drink my sorrow.
4. "Long Night Travel" - Tang Dynasty: Du Fu
On the bank of fine grass and breeze, there is a dangerous boat in the night.
The stars hang down over the vast plains, and the moon surges across the river.
It is not famous to write articles. Officials should retire due to old age and illness.
What does the flutter look like? There is a sandy gull in the sky and the earth.
Translation The gentle breeze was blowing the fine grass on the river bank, and the boat with the tall mast was moored alone at night. The stars hang in the sky, the plains look wide; the moonlight surges with the waves, and the rivers roll eastward. Am I famous for my articles? If you are old and sick, you should retire from office. What does it look like to be wandering around by yourself? Like a lonely sand gull between heaven and earth.