韩愈·《初春小雨》

Light Rain in Early Spring

Han Yu

天街小雨润如酥，草色遥看近却无。

最是一年春好处，绝胜烟柳满皇都。

The royal streets are moistened by a creamlike rain;

Green grass can be perceived afar but not nearby.

It’s the best time of a year late spring tries in vain

With its capital veiled in willows to outvie.