去日苦多。
慨当以慷，
The bygone days come not anew. I sigh and sigh, for life is short;
幽思难忘。
何以解忧？
I’m always haunted by the thought. How can I relieve my pang?
惟有杜康。
青青子衿，
Nothing but the wine Dukang. The collar of your coat is blue;
悠悠我心。
但为君故，
This colour brings back thought of you. As you remain far, far away,
沉吟至今。
呦呦鹿鸣，
I sing this famous song today. The bleating deer can oft be seen
食野之苹。
我有嘉宾，
Nibbling there on wormwood green. To renowned guests I pay salute,
鼓瑟吹笙。
明明如月，
With music of the lute and flute. Bright, oh bright is the moon;
何时可掇？
忧从中来，
In the heaven it is strewn. Over this I always grieve;
不可断绝。
越陌度阡，
My lasting sorrows never leave. However, you’ve come all the way;
枉用相存。
契阔谈宴，
To offer service here you stay. We chatter freely as old friends;
心念旧恩。
月明星稀，
Our deep affection never ends. The moon and stars shine in the sky;
乌鹊南飞。
绕树三匝，
Toward the south the songbirds fly. When birds are circling round the birch,