京都元夕 – (金代)元好問
袨服华妆着处逢,六街灯火闹儿童。
长衫我亦何为者,也在游人笑语中。
Lantern-Fest-Night in Bianjing by Yuan Haowen (Jin Dynasty)
Eye-alluring outfits, rouged, all so fair,
In lantern-lit streets, kids romp here and there.
What am I here for, a long-robed scholar?
Ear-feasting the joyful chattering air.
Tr. Ziyuzile
01/03/2024
(revised - 13/02/2025)