A FAREWELL SONG

Wang Wei

(Tang Dynasty)

No dust is raised on the road wet with morning rain;

The willows by the hotel look so fresh and green.

I invite you to drink a cup of wine again;

West of the Sunny Pass no more friends will be seen.

渭城曲

[唐]王维

渭城朝雨浥轻尘,客舍青青柳色新。

劝君更尽一杯酒,西出阳关无故人。

About the translator 

Xu Yuanchong (1921-2021) was born in Nanchang in East China's Jiangxi Province. He was a professor of literary translation at Peking University.

About the book 

300 Tang Poems Translated by Xu Yuanchong Published by China Intercontinental Press

About the poet 

Wang Wei was a Tang Dynasty (618-907) poet not only known for his literary talent but also his painting and musical skills as well.