绕屋树扶疏。
众鸟欣有托,
With profuse foliage sheltering the hall. The flocks of birds have fondest place to rest
吾亦爱吾庐。
既耕亦已种,
While I love my cozy house the best. When I have ploughed the field and sown the seed,
时还读我书。
穷巷隔深辙,
I, now and then, find time to write and read. There are no deep ruts in the humble lane,
颇回故人车。
欢然酌春酒,
Where carriages will turn away with disdain. Alone I taste the new spring wine in leisure
摘我园中蔬。
微雨从东来,
And pluck my garden vegetables with pleasure. When gentle showers from the east draw near,
好风与之俱。
泛览周王传,
Now a pleasant breeze approaches here. On such occasions, I leaf through King of Zhou,
流观山海图。
俯仰终宇宙,
And Book of Hills and Seas of long ago. Since I can tour the whole world at a glance,
不乐复何如!
What can be better pastime than this chance?