Li Bai - Qiang Jin Jiu (Excerpt)

Vocabulary and key phrase flashcards based on the excerpt from Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai's "Qiang Jin Jiu" (将进酒).

Li Bai (李白 / lì bái)

The Tang Dynasty poet who authored the classical Chinese poem "Qiang Jin Jiu" (将进酒).

Tang (唐 / táng)

The Chinese imperial dynasty during which the poet Li Bai composed his works, including "Qiang Jin Jiu".

Qiang Jin Jiu (将进酒(节选))

"Bring in the Wine" (Excerpt), a celebrated poem written by Li Bai reflecting on time, carpe diem, and self-worth.

Huang He (黄河 / huáng hé zhī shuǐ)

The Yellow River, described in the opening line as flowing from the heavens to the sea, never to return ("奔流到海不复回").

Qīng sī (青丝)

Literally "black/green silk," used metaphorically in the poem to describe youthful black hair that turns white like snow by evening ("朝如青丝暮成雪").

Jīn zūn (金樽)

A golden wine goblet, which the poet urges should never sit empty facing the moon ("莫使金樽空对月").

Rén shēng dé yì xū jìn huān (人生得意须尽欢)

A famous line expressing the sentiment: When one's life is going well and wishes are fulfilled, one must enjoy oneself to the utmost.

Tiān shēng wǒ cái bì yǒu yòng (天生我材必有用)

A famous line translating to: "Heaven produced my talent, which must be of use," emphasizing confidence in one's gifts and future.

Qiān jīn sàn jìn hái fù lái (千金散尽还复来)

A line stating that even if a thousand pieces of gold are completely spent or scattered away, they will return again.