1. Crickets chirp at dusk, and time remains. ——"New Autumn Night Rain" by Bai Juyi of the Tang Dynasty
Translation: Crickets are chirping in the twilight, and time is passing by.
2. The light of the mountain is pleasing to the birds, and the shadow of the pond is empty of the human heart. ——Chang Jian of the Tang Dynasty, "Inscribed on the Buddhist Temple Behind Poshan Temple"
Translation: The bright mountain light makes the birds more happy, and the clear water of the pond also refreshes the mind and purifies the heart.
3. There is bright moonlight in front of the bed, which is suspected to be frost on the ground. ——"Quiet Night Thoughts" by Li Bai of the Tang Dynasty
Meaning: The bright moonlight shines on the railings of the well, as if there is a layer of white frost on the ground.
4. Today and tomorrow, this night is the light of candles. ——Du Fu of the Tang Dynasty, "A Gift to the Eight Virtues of the Guard"
Meaning: What day is tonight that I am so lucky to be able to talk to you about my true love by burning the midnight oil?
5. Lanling fine wine and tulips, jade bowls filled with amber light. ——Li Bai of the Tang Dynasty, "Traveling as a Guest/Writing as a Guest"
Lanling's fine wine is as sweet and fragrant as tulips. Xinglai filled the jade bowl, glowing with amber light and crystal clear and charming.
6. The wild geese fly long and fast, and the fish and dragon dive into the water. ——Zhang Ruoxu of the Tang Dynasty, "Moonlight Night on the Spring River"
Translation: The geese keep flying, but cannot fly out of the boundless moonlight; the moon shines on the river, and fish and dragons jump in the water, causing ripples.