Su Shi’s ten most famous poems about West Lake

Su Shi’s most famous West Lake: "He Zi Nostalgia from Mianchi", "Partridge Sky", "Flower Shadow", "Drunken Book at Wanghu Tower on June 27th", "Evening View of the Spring River in Huichong" , "Winter Scene", "Begonia", "Inscription on the West Forest Wall", "Wanghu Tower Drunken Book", etc.

1. "Drinking on the Lake, Two Songs for the First Sunny and the Later Rain"

Original text:

The clear sky is good when the water is shining, but the mountains are empty and covered with rain. Also strange. If you want to compare the West Lake to the West, it is always better to put on light makeup and heavy makeup.

Translation:

On a sunny day, the water of the West Lake is rippling, shining in the sun, and it is extremely beautiful. When it rains, the mountains in the distance are shrouded in mist and rain, appearing and disappearing, and the eyes are confused. This hazy scenery is also very beautiful. If the beautiful West Lake is compared to the beauty Xi Tzu, then whether it is light makeup or heavy makeup, it can always well highlight her natural beauty and charming charm.

2. "Wanghulou Drunk Book"

Original text:

Black clouds rolled over the mountains without covering the mountains, and white raindrops jumped into the boat. The ground wind blows away suddenly, and the water below the lake tower is like the sky.

Translation:

The dark clouds rolled like spilled ink, and before they could cover the green hills not far away, heavy rain poured down. Bright white raindrops rushed into the boat like dancing pearls. Suddenly a gust of wind blew from the ground, blowing away all the dark clouds. The waves downstairs at Wanghu suddenly became as flat as a mirror, like a clear blue sky.

3. "Inscription on the West Forest Wall"

Original text:

Viewed horizontally, it looks like a ridge and a peak on the side, with different heights near and far. I don’t know the true face of Mount Lu, just because I am in this mountain.

Translation:

Looking from the front and side, Lushan Mountain has rolling hills and towering peaks. It looks different from far, near, high and low. The reason why I can't tell the true face of Lushan Mountain is because I am in Lushan Mountain.