Viewing the Canghai Author: Cao Cao
Original text
To the east is the Jieshi to view the Canghai.
How can the water be dull? The mountains and islands are standing tall.
There are many trees and lush grass.
The autumn wind is bleak and the waves are rising.
The movement of the sun and the moon would appear within it;
The stars would shine brightly, as if they would appear within it.
Fortunately, I sing to express my ambition.
Translation
Go east and climb Jieshi Mountain to watch the sea.
The sea water is so wide and mighty, and Jieshi Mountain stands high on the seaside.
Jieshi Mountain is covered with trees and all kinds of grasses grow luxuriantly.
The autumn wind is blowing, and huge waves are rising on the sea.
The movements of the sun and the moon seem to start from this vast ocean.
The stars of the Milky Way are brilliant, as if they were produced from this vast ocean.
I am so lucky to express my thoughts and feelings through singing.