Translationofthefirstparagraphof"RecordofthePavilionoftheDrunkenOldMan":Ihavebuiltahumblepavilionbytheriver,andInameditthe"PavilionoftheDrunkenOldMan."WheneverIamfree,Ispendmytimehereenjoyingthebeauty
Translation of the first paragraph of "Record of the Pavilion of the Drunken Old Man":
I have built a humble pavilion by the river, and I named it the "Pavilion of the Drunken Old Man." Whenever I am free, I spend my time here enjoying the beauty of nature and indulging in wine. The pavilion is surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers, making it a serene and peaceful place. The river flows gently, and the wind whispers softly through the trees. This is truly a paradise on earth, a place where the worries of the world melt away.
Translation with pinyin:
Wǒ zài hébiān jiànle yī gè jiǎnjiào de céngmén, wǒ jiào tā wèi "Zhùwēng Tíng". Jīrán wǒ yǒu kòng, wǒ jiù huì zài zhèr xiǎngxiǎng lěngyīn fēng shuāng, shòu qīng jiǔ de lèyì. Céngmén zhōuwéi lǜsè de gènggēn'ēn, huā róng yuánjǐng. Héliú píngyǒng, fēng sōng línqiè. Dào liǎo zhōngyuán dìfāng, wàngmò tānfāng yǐkuài héngshuǐ.