Zhuli Pavilion
The author Wang Wei? Dynasty Tang Dynasty
Sitting alone in the secluded bamboo, playing the piano and whistling loudly. People deep in the forest don't know that the bright moon comes to shine.
Translation: Sitting alone in the quiet bamboo forest, sometimes playing the piano and sometimes screaming. Who in the dense forest knows I am here? Only a bright moon quietly accompanies me.
Hearing the Flute in Luo City on a Spring Night
Author Li Bai? Tang Dynasty
The sound of someone’s jade flute flies darkly and spreads into the spring breeze all over Luo City. Hearing the broken willows in this nocturne, no one can forget the love of his hometown.
Translation: Whose exquisite flute secretly makes a melodious sound? As the spring breeze blows, it spreads throughout Luoyang. In tonight's music, hearing "Breaking Willows" from my hometown, who wouldn't feel homesick due to this?
Meeting an envoy to Beijing
The author Cen Shen? Dynasty Tang Dynasty
The road to the east of my hometown is long, and my sleeves are full of tears. We will meet soon without pen and paper, so I can rely on you to send messages of peace.
Translation: Looking east to my hometown, the journey is far and long, and my sleeves are still wet with hot tears. I will meet you on the horse without paper or pen. Please tell my family that I am safe and sound.
Late Spring
Author Han Yu? Dynasty Tang Dynasty
The grass and trees know that spring will soon return, and all kinds of red and purple compete with each other. The poplars and elm pods have no talent and thoughts, but they can only solve the problem of snow flying all over the sky.
Translation: Flowers, plants and trees know that spring is about to return, and they all want to keep the footsteps of spring. They are competing for beauty. Even the poplars and elm flowers without beautiful colors are not willing to be lonely. They dance with the wind and turn into flying flowers all over the sky. Snow.