（古詩英譯 ）闲适 – 陸游

闲适 – 陸游

 

饮酒不至狂，对客不至疲。
读书以自娱，不强所不知。

一窗袖手坐，往往昼漏移。
初非能养生，简事颇似之。

四时俱可喜，最好新秋时。
柴门傍野水，邻叟闲相期。

 

Simple Life by Lu You

 

I drink but ne’er let myself drown in wine,

When hosting guests, I always shun excess.

I read for leisure and pleasure of mine,

No forced perusal, no burdens me stress.

Alone, by the sill, oft I take my seat,

Hands in sleeves, I let the hourglass flow by.

I sought no such life of Taoist retreat,

Though unbidden, ‘tis here — I don‘t deny.

O, all seasons becharm man nigh and far,

Yet truly, fresh-born autumn stirs me most.

Beside wild creeks, my thatched door stays ajar,

For old neighbours, at times, chat with the host.  

 

Tr. Ziyuzile

11/10/2025

(to be revised)