Spring Day
Dynasty: Song Dynasty
Author: Chao Chongzhi
Original text:
Yinyin Creek Qu It's green, and the light rain turns the shallow sand on the ground.
The geese and ducks don’t know the end of spring, and they try to follow the flowing water to take advantage of the peach blossoms.
Translation and annotations
Translation
Under the shadow of the vegetation, the crooked creek looked particularly green, and a small raindrop splashed on the lawn. From fine sand.
The geese and ducks don’t know that spring has passed, and they are still rushing to catch up with the peach blossoms with the flowing water.
Notes
①Yinyin: lush vegetation. ② Take advantage of: chase.
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