Verses describing the afterglow of the setting sun:
1. The setting sun smokes the fine grass, and the river reflects the sparse curtains. ——Du Fu's "Wing Qing"
Translation: The setting sun shines on the fine grass, the moisture rises, and the fresh and bright river scenery after the rain comes into view.
2. The setting sun is on the west peak, with greenery lingering in the lingering snow. ——Jiao Ran's "Mountain Snow"
Translation: The afterglow of the setting sun is like a giant colorful pen that paints the remaining snow on the mountains with a golden color. Layers upon layers, looking from a distance like brilliant mountain flowers.
3. Today's chaos and separation are all dreams, and the setting sun only sees water flowing eastward. ——Wei Zhuang's "Remembering the Past"
Translation: Nowadays, troubled times have become an illusion. When the sun sets in the west, only the rivers flow eastward.
4. The tired horse lies on a long slope, passing through Tianjin under the setting sun. ——Cen Shen's "Twilight Autumn Mountain Tour"
Translation: The tired horse is sleeping on the long hillside, and the sun has set on the water.
5. The high city is full of sunset, why do you want to wear clothes? ——Jia Dao's "Sending People to Good Times"
Translation: The city is full of sunset, why do you want to wet your clothes? It means the city is full of sunset, what things make you cry, your tears will wet your clothes.
6. The mist spreads over the autumn water, and the rain falls in the setting sun. ——Du Mu's "Autumn Skies Send Far Away"
Translation: Autumn is high and crisp, the air is clear, the autumn water is quiet and solemn, and the diffuse green smoke adds to the hazy paintings. It's overcast but rainy, but the sky is clear and the sparse rain soaks in the sunset, making it even more fresh and elegant.