1. A few peach blossoms outside the bamboo are a prophet of the warmth of the spring river. ——Su Shi of the Song Dynasty, "Evening Scene on the Spring River in Huichong"
Translation: Two or three peach blossoms are blooming outside the bamboo forest. Ducks are playing in the water. They are the first to notice the warming of the river in early spring.
2. Two peach and apricot trees reflect the slanting fence and decorate the house of the deputy envoy of Shangzhou. ——Wang Yucheng of the Song Dynasty, "Spring Residence, Two Peach and Apricot Trees Reflecting the Fence"
Translation: Two peach and apricot trees reflect the fence, dotting the home of the deputy envoy of Tuanlian in Shangshan.
3. There are countless peach blossoms on the stream, and there are orioles on the flowers. ——Huang Tingjian of the Song Dynasty, "Shui Tiao Ge Tou Tour"
Translation: There are countless peach blossoms on the stream, and there are orioles on the flowers.
4. When will the Swallows fly back? Peach blossoms bloom when dipped in water. ——"Spring Tour to the Lake" by Xu Fu in the Song Dynasty
Translation: Pairs of swallows, when did you fly back? The peach tree branches on both sides of the river are soaked in the water, and the bright red peach blossoms are already blooming.
5. The fishing boat chases the water and loves the mountains and spring, and the peach blossoms on both sides of the strait are sandwiched between Gujin. ——"A Journey to the Peach Blossoms" by Wang Wei of the Tang Dynasty
Translation: The fishing boat went down the stream, pursuing the wonderful spring scenery, and the peach blossoms on the banks reflected the red on both sides of the ancient ferry.