The ancient poems describing youth include:
1. "Spring Love in the South of the Yangtze River" by Li Bai of the Tang Dynasty
Original text:
The Geometry of Youth , the yellow bird keeps singing.
I lost my hometown at the end of the world, and the old man grew up outside the river.
The heart flies to Qin Saiyun, and the shadow lags behind Chu Guanyue.
My life is very romantic, and my countryside has been barren for a long time.
Where will Suiyan go from here? A long song to thank Jinque.
Translation:
How long can youth last? The yellow birds sing incessantly in spring.
I am at the end of the world, I don’t know where the way back to my hometown is, wandering in the rivers and lakes, my hair is gray.
The figure is stagnant under the moon in Chuguan, but my heart flies to Qin Saiyun.
This life is particularly romantic, and the countryside has been deserted for a long time.
Now that it’s the end of the year, where should we go? Sing a long song to say goodbye to Jinque.
2. Li He of the Tang Dynasty's "Jinjinjiu"
Original text:
The glass bell is rich in amber, and the wine in the small trough is dripping with true pearl red.
The dragons and cannons are cooked, the phoenixes and jade are weeping, and the fragrant wind surrounds the embroidered curtains.
Blow the dragon flute and beat the drum; sing with white teeth and dance with a slim waist.
The situation is that the days of youth are approaching, and the peach blossoms are falling like red rain.
I advise you to be drunk all day long, and the wine will not be buried in Liu Ling’s grave!
Translation:
The clear glass cup is filled with amber-colored wine, dripping on the bed of the trough, and the rich red color is like beads of fire.
Boiled dragon liver, fried phoenix marrow, the oil is white, and the dots are like teardrops. The curtains in Jinxiang are hung in the hall, and the feeling of spring is strong.
The sound of the flute is as melodious as the roar of a dragon, and the leather drum is beaten with a thumping sound. Wu Wa and Chu Nu are singing and dancing softly, and the music is also harmonious.
What's more, the spring is getting older and the sun is approaching dusk, and the peach blossoms are like rain, falling all over the ground in red.
I advise the world that it is better to be drunk all day long and return to the loess in one day. Even if a wine master like Liu Ling drinks a cup, it is just a dream.
3. "Encouragement to Learning" by Meng Jiao of the Tang Dynasty
Original text:
When a stone is struck, there is fire; if it is not struck, there is no smoke. People only know when they learn, but it is unnatural if they do not learn.
Everything has its own destiny, and it is not me who is the best. Youth must be born early, how can one grow into a young man?
Translation:
Only when the stone is hit, there will be sparks; if not hit, not even a little smoke will come out. The same is true for people. Only through learning can we master knowledge; if we don't learn, knowledge will not fall from the sky.
Everything must be practiced by yourself. The knowledge gained by others cannot replace your own talents. You should work hard as early as possible during your youth. Can a person remain a "youngster" forever?
4. "Ti Chanyuan" by Du Mu in the Tang Dynasty
Original text:
The gong boat is 100% empty, and the youth of ten years old is worthy of its responsibility.
Today, by the side of the Zen couch with silk hair on the temples, the tea smoke is falling lightly and the flowers are blowing in the breeze.
Translation:
The whole wine boat was drunk, and the ten years of youth were finally not wasted.
Today, I am lying on the Zen bed in the temple with silver hair on my temples, flowers are falling in the wind, and tea smoke is floating gently in the wind.
5. "Sauvignon Blanc·Flowers Like Yi" by Ouyang Xiu of the Northern Song Dynasty
Original text:
Flowers are like Yi and willows are like Yi. Flowers and willows, young people part ways. He lowered his head and shed tears.
East of the Yangtze River, west of the Yangtze River. Mandarin ducks fly in two places on both sides of the strait. We know when we meet.
Clear tears.
On the east side of the Yangtze River, and on the west side of the Yangtze River, mandarin ducks are flying in the east and west on both sides of the Yangtze River. When can we meet again?