（古詩英譯）销夏 （唐）白居易

销夏 （唐）白居易

 

何以销烦暑，端居一院中。
眼前无长物，窗下有清风。
热散由心静，凉生为室空。
此时身自得，难更与人同。

 

On Dispelling Summer Heat by Bai Ju-yi

 

How shall I beat the hateful heat —

In the courtyard I take my seat,

Where nothing weighty walls me in,

Through the windows, breeze drifts to greet.

An easy heart calms sultry air,

An empty house — a cool retreat.

Thus, I find solace all my own,

None could share such feeling so sweet.

 

Tr. Ziyuzile

08/07/2025

(To be revised)