1. "Ode to Crabs in Western Zhejiang Province"
Tang Dynasty: Pi Rixiu
Before he traveled to the sea, he was well-known for his bones and flesh. .
Mo Dao is not afraid of thunder and lightning, and the Sea Dragon King is also rampant.
Translation
Even before you have traveled across the sea, you already know the reputation of the crab. Its meat has bones growing on it and it looks very strange.
Don’t say it is heartless. Even if it is afraid of thunder and lightning, the Sea Dragon King is also rampant.
2. "Nine Days Water Pavilion"
Song Dynasty: Han Qi
The Chiguan destroyed the ancient pavilion, which is the extension of the Double Ninth Festival.
Although I am ashamed that the autumn appearance of the old garden is light, I can see the yellow flowers are fragrant in the late festival.
The wine taste is already mellow and overripe, and the crab claws need not be frosted first.
It is difficult to become strong after years of drinking, and it is still crazy to sing loudly.
Translation
The hall by the pool has collapsed, and the ancient pavilion is in desolation. I am here to receive guests diligently and spend this wonderful Double Ninth Festival together.
Although I am ashamed that the autumn colors of the old garden are sparse, just like my old face, but please take a look at the integrity of my old age, just like the fragrance of the blooming chrysanthemums.
The newly brewed wine is already very mature, with a mellow and fragrant taste.
The crabs have already grown fat and tender, and there is no need to wait for the autumn frost.
In recent years, the enthusiasm for drinking has declined, and it is difficult to force it away. Only the talent for reciting poetry is still very strong.
3. "Four Poems Drinking Alone Under the Moon"
Tang Dynasty: Li Bai
Citing grain and lying in Shouyang, he often returned home empty-handed and hungry.
In today’s world, people don’t like to drink. It’s just a false name.
The crab claws are gold liquid, and the hills are Penglai.
You must drink fine wine and get drunk on the high platform by the moon.
Translation
Ci Su could only live in seclusion in Shouyang Mountain. Without food and wine, he would suffer from hunger.
If today’s people are not happy to drink, what’s the use of a false reputation?
The crab claws are the golden liquid of the elixir, and the hills are the immortal mountain Penglai.
Let’s drink some wine first and get drunk on the high platform under the moonlight.
4. "Crab Song"
Tang Dynasty: Li Zhenbai
The cicada-eyed tortoise is shaped like a spider and has spider-like legs, but it never faces people head-on.
Now that I am enjoying the banquet, I feel like wandering around in the rivers and lakes.
Translation
It has eyes like a turtle and feet like a spider, and cannot face people head-on.
Now on the plate, like in the arena.
5. "The Fisherman, the Fisherman Drinks"?
Author: Su Shi of the Song Dynasty
When the Fisherman drinks, whose house will he go to? Fish and crab are paid in one time.
There is no amount of wine to get drunk, no matter how much money each other has.
Translation: The fisherman wanted to drink. Which restaurant should he go to? The fish and crabs were handed over to the restaurant in exchange for wine.
It doesn’t matter how much you drink, just get drunk and you’ll stop. Why should the fisherman’s fish and crabs and the restaurant’s wine talk about the amount of money?