The romances in ancient Chinese poetry include these:
1. "The Green Jade Case·Yuan Xi" by Xin Qiji of the Song Dynasty
Thousands of flowers bloom on the east wind night, and more trees bloom. Blowing down, the stars are like rain. BMW's carved cars fill the road with fragrance. The phoenix flute sounded, the jade pot turned light, and fish and dragons danced all night.
Moths are covered with golden strands of snow and willow, and laughter is filled with hidden fragrance. The crowd looked for him thousands of times, but suddenly looking back, he was there, in a dimly lit place.
Translation
The east wind blew open the fireworks of the Lantern Festival night, and the lanterns were brilliant, just like thousands of trees in bloom. The fireworks falling from the sky are like a shower of stars. Luxurious carriages passed through the fragrant streets. The melodious sound of phoenix flute echoed everywhere, the bright moon like a jade pot gradually turned to the west, fish lanterns and dragon lanterns danced non-stop all night long, and laughter and chatter were noisy.
The beauties all wore gorgeous ornaments on their heads. They walked with the crowd with laughter, and only the fragrance of their clothes was still floating in the darkness. I searched for her thousands of times in the crowd, turned around suddenly, and inadvertently found her in the scattered lights.
2. "Magpie Bridge Immortal·Xianyun Nongqiao" written by Qin Guan of the Song Dynasty
The fine clouds make tricks, the flying stars spread hatred, and the silver and Han are far away in darkness. Once the golden wind and jade dew meet, they will win over countless others in the world.
Tenderness is like water, good times are like dreams, and I can’t bear to look at the magpie bridge on my way back! If the love lasts for a long time, how can it last day and night?
Translation
The thin clouds are changing in the sky, the shooting stars in the sky convey the sadness of lovesickness, and I quietly pass through the distant and endless Milky Way tonight. Meeting on the Chinese Valentine's Day in the autumn wind and white dew is better than those couples in the world who stay together forever but seem to be inseparable.
The lingering tenderness is as continuous as running water, the reunion date is as ethereal and illusory as the shadow of a dream, and I can't bear to look at the Magpie Bridge Road when we part. If two people are in love with each other and will remain together until death, why should they covet the happiness of each other in the morning and evening?
3. "Autumn Evening" by Du Mu of the Tang Dynasty
The cold autumn light of silver candles paints the screen, and the light fan blows at the flowing fireflies.
The night sky is as cool as water, lying down watching Altair and Vega.
Translation
The light of the silver candle reflects the deserted picture screen, and the hand holds a small silk fan to beat the fireflies.
The stone steps are as cool as cold water at night, and you can sit quietly and gaze at the Cowherd and Vega on both sides of the Milky Way.
4. Langtaosha·Breaking wine to the east wind
Ouyang Xiu [Song Dynasty]
Breaking wine to the east wind, and being calm. Weeping poplars and purple moss hang to the east of Luocheng. We always join hands and travel around the world.
The gatherings and separations are in a hurry, and this hatred is endless. This year's flowers are more red than last year's. It's a pity that the flowers will be better next year. Who knows?
Translation
Pick up your wine glass and pray to the east wind, please stay a little longer and don’t leave in a hurry. The trails on the eastern outskirts of Luoyang City are already covered with hanging willow branches. Most of them were places where we traveled together last year. We visited all the colorful flowers.
I suffer from the short-term reunions and separations in life, and the regret of separation has been stirring in my heart for a long time. This year’s bonus is better than last year’s, and next year’s flowers will definitely be even more beautiful. Unfortunately, I don’t know who I will travel with then?
5. Peach blossoms
Anonymous [Pre-Qin Dynasty]
The peach blossoms shine brightly. When the son returns home, it is suitable for his family.
The peaches are actually sweet. When the son returns home, it is suitable for his family.
The peach is young, its leaves are pure. When the son returns home, it will be a good time for his family.
Translation
Thousands of peach blossoms are in full bloom, the color is bright and red like fire. This girl has been married before, and the couple is happy and harmonious.
Tens of thousands of peach blossoms are in full bloom, and the fruits are numerous and large. This girl was married and gave birth to a son early and had a prosperous heir.
Thousands of peach blossoms are in full bloom, and the peach leaves are truly lush. This girl has been married and worked together to bring harmony to the family.