1. The spring is silent and cherishes the trickle, and the shade of the tree shines on the water, loving the clear and soft water. ——Song Dynasty Yang Wanli's "Little Pond"
Translation: The spring is silent because it is reluctant to let go of the thin water, and the shade of the trees reflects on the water surface because it loves the sunny weather and the gentle wind.
2. The bright moon shines among the pines, and the clear spring flows upstream from the rocks. ——Wang Wei of the Tang Dynasty, "Dwelling in the Mountains in the Dark Autumn"
Translation: The bright moon shines clear light from the gaps in the pines, and clear spring water flows on the rocks.
3. The peach blossoms follow the flowing water all day long. Where is the hole beside the clear stream? ——Tang Zhang Xu's "Peach Blossom Stream"
Translation: Peach blossoms flow with the water all day long. Which side of the clear stream is the Taoyuan Cave?
4. Why rush down the mountain and add more waves to the world. ——"Baiyunquan" by Bai Juyi of the Tang Dynasty
Translation: I asked Quanshui, since you are so relaxed here, why do you want to rush down the mountain and add fuel to the troubled world?
5. It's a pity that the rock is near the spring water, and there are weeping poplar trees brushing the wine glass. ——Wang Wei of the Tang Dynasty, "Play Title Panshi"
Translation: The lovely boulder is as big as a mat, with a spring below. Weeping willows blowing through the water and raising glasses near the spring, what an elegant feeling it is.