Viewing the Moon, Thinking of You
望月怀远

by/Zhang Jiuling
作者/张九龄

翻译/Ying Sun


As the bright moon shines over the sea,
From far away you share this moment with me.

海上生明月，天涯共此时。

（茫茫的海上升起一轮明月，你我相隔天涯却共赏月亮。）


For parted lovers lonely nights are the worst to be.
All night long I think of no one but thee.

情人怨遥夜，竟夕起相思。

（多情的人都怨恨月夜漫长，整夜里不眠而把亲人怀想。）


To enjoy the moon I blow out the candle stick.
Please put on your nightgown for the dew is thick.

灭烛怜光满，披衣觉露滋。

（熄灭蜡烛怜爱这满屋月光，我披衣徘徊深感夜露寒凉。）


I try to offer you the moonlight so hard to pick,
Hoping a reunion in my dream will come quick.

不堪盈手赠，还寝梦佳期。

（不能把美好的月色捧给你，只望能够与你相见在梦乡。）