1. "Five Hundred Words of Ode to the Emperor from the Capital" by Du Fu, a poet of the Tang Dynasty

Original text:

Hearing the cry of the trumpet at the entrance, the youngest son died of hunger.

I would rather give up and mourn, and I will sob in the alleys.

I am ashamed to be a father, and I will die young if I don’t have enough food.

Translation: As soon as I entered the door, I heard the sad cry, my little son has starved to death! How could I suppress my grief? My neighbors were also sobbing and crying! I can't tell you how ashamed I feel in my heart. As a father, I can't even support my children!

2. "Song of Thatched Cottage Broken by the Autumn Wind" by Du Fu, a poet of the Tang Dynasty

Original text:

A group of children in Nancun bullied me because I was old and weak, but I could not stand facing thieves. , just embrace the grass into the bamboo.

My lips were burnt and my mouth was dry, and I couldn't breathe. When I returned, I leaned on my stick and sighed.

The wind in Russia makes the clouds dark, and the desert turns dark in autumn.

The quilt has been as cold as iron for many years, and the delicate child is lying on it and is cracked inside.

The leakage at the bedside has nowhere to dry, and the rain has not stopped.

Since I have lost my temper and have had little sleep, why should I be wet all night long?

Translation: A group of children in Nancun bullied me because I was old and weak, but they had the heart to act like a "thief" and steal things in front of me. , blatantly ran into the bamboo forest holding thatch. I couldn't stop drinking even though I tried my best. When I got home, I leaned on a cane and sighed alone.

Soon after the wind stopped, the clouds in the sky were as black as ink, and the autumn sky became gloomy and dark. The cloth quilt was cold and hard as iron after being covered for many years. The child's sleeping posture was not good and the quilt was torn. If it rains, there is no dry place in the whole house, and the raindrops keep leaking down like drooping twine. Since the Anshi Rebellion, I have had very little sleep time. How can I wait until dawn after a long night when the house is damp and dry?

3. "Reminiscences" by Du Mu, a poet of the Tang Dynasty

Original text:

In a wine shop in the south of the Yangtze River, his waist is slender and his palms are light.

After ten years of dreaming about Yangzhou, I gained the reputation of a brothel.

Translation: Frustrated, he wandered the rivers and lakes with wine, indulging in the thin-waisted women favored by King Chu Ling and the light dancing posture of Zhao Feiyan. Ten years of debauchery in Yangzhou is like a dream. When I wake up and look back, I end up with a reputation of being ruthless among the brothel girls.

4. "Empty Bag" by Du Fu, a poet of the Tang Dynasty

Original text:

The bitter green cypresses are worth eating, but the high morning glow is edible. The world's people are reckless, but my way is difficult.

It’s freezing in the morning if you don’t have a well, and it’s cold in the bed if you’re not wearing clothes. I'm afraid I'll be shy if I have an empty pocket, but I'll look at it if I have a penny left.

Translation: Even though the green cypress tastes bitter and the morning glow is high, it can still be used as a meal. Most of the people in the world are living an ignoble existence, and it is extremely difficult for me to maintain moral integrity and abide by the law. The fire couldn't be turned on in the morning, the well water was frozen, and it was hard to keep out the cold at night without clothes. If you are too poor and are afraid of being laughed at, you should still leave a penny in your pocket.

5. "After driving to the hot springs, I gave it to the people of Yangshan" by Li Bai, a poet of the Tang Dynasty

Original text:

The young man was in a state of desolation between Chu and Han, and his face was desolate due to the dust. .

Who promised to control Ge Jing? It’s no mistake to remain in seclusion.

Translation: When I was young, I was down and out in the Chu-Han area. I was ignored everywhere, and I was living in the world and was depressed. He claims to be talented in Guan Ge, but who can recommend him? I had no choice but to sigh deeply, thank guests behind closed doors, and spend my free time at home.