HanYueFu ChangGeHang

The trees in the garden are lush, and the crystal dew rises in the sun. Spring fills the earth with hope, and everything presents a scene of prosperity. I am always afraid that when the cold autumn comes, the trees in Ye Er will turn yellow and the grass will wither. The river runs to the sea, and when will it return to the west? If young people don't work in time, they will only regret for life when they are old.

Translation:

Sunflowers in the garden are lush, and the crystal clear morning dew is waiting for the sun to shine. Spring brings sunshine and rain to the earth, and everything is full of vitality and prosperity. I am always afraid that the cold autumn will come, the leaves will turn yellow and the grass will wither. When can a hundred rivers run into the sea and return to the west? If you don't work hard when you are young, it's no use being sad when you are old.

This poem begins with "Sunflowers in the Garden", and then water flows to the sea, never to return, which means that time is like running water, never to return. Finally, I advise you to cherish your youth, work hard, and don't wait until you are old to regret it. This poem uses things to express meaning. First, it uses the sunflower in the garden as a metaphor. "Green" means it is flourishing. "In fact, under the sunshine and rain all spring, everything is scrambling to grow. Because they are all afraid that autumn is coming, they all know that autumn wind will wither a hundred herbs. The rhythm of life in nature is like this, and so is life. If a person doesn't work hard when he is in a good time, it will be too late to regret when he is old. This poem thinks that life is fleeting from the beautiful scenery of youth in front of us, and encourages young people to cherish time, make warnings and inspire people to forge ahead.