王績《過酒家》詩句英譯

王績《過酒家》詩句英譯 

 

此日長昏飲，非關養性靈。

眼看人盡醉，何忍獨為醒。

 

Though these days I binge drink to kill the time,

It’s not in pursuit o’ spiritual sublime.  

When I see others lose thheir souls in wine,

How could I alone dare to stay divine?

 

Tr. Ziyuzile

06/01/2024