Few live as long as hundred years.
生年不满百，
Why grieve over a thousand in tears!
常怀千岁忧。
When day grows short and long grows night,
昼短苦夜长，
Why not go out in candlelight?
何不秉烛游！
Enjoy the present time in laughter!
为乐当及时，
Why worry about the hereafter?
何能待来兹？
If you won’t spend the wealth you’ve got,
愚者爱惜费，
Posterity would call you sot.
但为后世嗤。
We cannot hope to rise as high.
仙人王子乔，
As an immortal in the sky.
难可与等期。
