Young Man’s Life Journey: Four Poems: No. 1
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少 年 行： 四 首
新 丰 美 酒 斗 十 千
咸 阳 游 侠 多 少 年。
相 逢 意 气 为 君 饮
系 马 高 楼 垂 柳 边。
Shao Nian Xing: Si Shou
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Xin feng mei jiu dou shi qian
Xian yang you xia duo shao nian.
Xiang feng yi qi wei jun yin
Xi ma gao lou chui liu bian.
Young Man’s Life Journey: Four Poems: No. 1
Xinfeng famous for its very expensive wine
From Xianyong, the young and chivalrous swordsmen arrive.
Together they drink to their comrades
Horses tied up to tall buildings with surrounding willow trees hanging down.
Notes:
Xinfeng: A city in present day Shaanxi province.
Xianyong: A city near the capital city of Chang’an (Xi’an).