分手易前期。
We were sure that we would soon meet again.
及尔同衰暮，
To say good-bye when we have grown in years,
非复别离时。
We can no longer part with hope or cheers.
勿言一樽酒，
Toast, my friend, do drink this cup of sorrow!
明日难重持。
Truth is we'll not be able to meet tomorrow.
梦中不识路，
As chances for us to meet in dreams are few,
何以慰相思？
Wherewith shall I console my thought for you?