2. Returning to the cloud without a trace, where is the early stage? The spirit of debauchery has faded, and there are fewer drinking companions in the past. Now I am not as young as before. From Song Dynasty: Liu Yong's Youth Tour Ma Yan, an ancient road in Chang 'an. Interpretation of vernacular Chinese: The returning cloud has gone without a trace. Where is the expectation for the past? My interest in traveling and drinking has declined, and there were very few friends who used to drink. Now I am not as young as I used to be.
My white hair accelerates my aging, just like the pale light beam that ends the old year. Full of sadness, tossing and turning, the pine forest is empty under the moon. From the Tang Dynasty: Meng Haoran's On Returning to Zhongnanshan at the End of the Year. Interpretation of vernacular Chinese: The frequent appearance of white hair makes people aging day by day, and the arrival of spring forces the old year to pass away. I can't sleep, because I am full of sadness, and the window of the moonlight pine forest is empty.
Ten years ago, I respected my former guests, the moon was white and the wind was clear, and I was sad. Time flies when people are old. Although the temple changed its mind, it is better to wear gold as much as possible. From Song Dynasty: Picking Mulberry by Ouyang Xiu ten years ago was a distinguished guest. Interpretation in vernacular Chinese: Ten years ago, I was a guest at a banquet. The spring breeze is proud and the future is bright. Nowadays, friends have left one after another, and sadness and illness make people rot. Thinking of the past, I feel how time flies. Although my sideburns have turned white, my heart has not changed. Now I still raise my glass before the banquet.