"Viewing the Sea"
Cao Cao
To the east is Jieshi to view the sea.
Where is the water? The mountains and islands are standing tall.
There are many trees and lush grass.
The autumn wind is bleak and the waves are rising.
The journey of the sun and the moon, if it comes out of it.
The stars are as brilliant as if they came from within.
Fortunately, I sing to express my ambition.
Translation
Go eastward and climb Jieshi Mountain to appreciate the sea.
The sea is so vast and vast, and the mountain islands stand high on the seashore.
The trees and grasses are very lush.
The autumn wind blew the trees and made a sad sound, and huge waves rolled in the sea.
The movement of the sun and moon seems to start from this vast ocean.
The stars of the Milky Way are brilliant, as if they were produced from this vast ocean.
I am so lucky, let’s express my feelings with poetry.