Classic love riddle text messages

by zzjiaodss on 2012-02-09 09:24:24

These sentences appear to be a series of Chinese riddles or poetic expressions, often using homophones and imagery to convey hidden meanings. Below is an attempt to translate them into English while preserving their meaning as much as possible:

1. Remorse has no heart, facing the moon in vain; Big Brother has a scar on his head; accepting separation but remaining friends; noble bachelors accompany each other; hoping for sunset at dawn and dusk; lovers part and shadows are lonely; two people hope to meet here (loving you more every day). On Cold Mountain Temple, there is a bamboo...

(Note: The text contains many cryptic phrases and riddles that may not have direct translations. Below is a simplified interpretation.)

2. On Cold Mountain Temple, there stands a bamboo. If you have no feelings, let's fly apart. Threads of affection intertwine half-heartedly. By Swan Lake, birds have vanished. Holding a cup without a vessel, gold is used instead (waiting for your money).

3. On Cold Mountain Temple, there is a bamboo that cannot be used as a scale but still serves its purpose. This statement is true and can be fulfilled if love appears when it rains (waiting for you to say "I love you").

4. When swans appear, other birds vanish. A person pines alone. Two daggers cut the moon, standing beside it. Water flows down from several places under the sky. A crescent moon evokes thoughts of you. Noble bachelors are now connected. Trees rely on ten to soar high. The moon goddess Chang'e has the sweetest mouth (I cannot live without you, Dujuan).

5. In Huaihai, water recedes again. Two people move away obstacles. The right hand atop the moon hides the mouth. Young men and women stand by the tree’s heart. What in this world understands love best? (It's rare to find true lovers.)

6. Friendship endures through rain. People meet with you at times. Geese flying south don't form the character 'ren'. Hydraulic machines operate. Only then do we realize that fate ends without a trace. What comes after New Year's Eve? (Loving you for ten thousand years.)

7. An ox leans against the monk's house. Two people carry a log. Two trees don’t make a forest. Ducks swim in pairs in the water. Who does one remember with dual intentions? Eleven mouths thread needles. Women float above the sun (coming to propose marriage).

8. Ancient trees support the sky but lack branches. Embracing pity but having no heart. Zhao had a concubine who wasn't a woman. Goose feathers drift, birds disappear. Departing doesn't mean being penniless. Suffering hardships and changing friends, claiming someone accompanies you (I'm sorry, I still love you).

9. On Green Mountain Temple, there is a cluster of bamboo. Swans are seen but no birds. Standing on a tree, looking afar. In the clouds lies a rainbow in the heart. Concealed emotions cannot be hidden. Seeking friendship earnestly, if you have no feelings, my heart breaks (waiting for me to personally say "I love you").

10. Acceptance leads to separation, only making friends. Lovers have no heart, forming the characters for soil and moon. Bamboo is lonely, thinking bitterly. Following causes loneliness. Needing silence brings companionship. Who remains silent yet travels together? (It's hard to love one person.)

11. When swans leave, birds don't return. Missing the past is futile. Clouds breaking reveal seven shadows of the moon. Waters flow and meet again. Tomorrow, the moon sets beside a person. Noble bachelors suit you well (I cannot live without you).

12. Stars hide the sunlight. Eternal sleep, don't grieve. Void stretches endlessly. Always close to the heart lies deep affection. Tears flow as people follow the water. Heart strength dissipates, wine becomes vast. Remembering October's mutual dependence, who remains by our sides? (Unrepentant life, all for you.)

13. Beautiful sunrise rises above. Residual moon beneath the house signifies lasting friendship. Unfortunately, you show no interest. A spoon of white water expresses sincerity. Spring rain drizzles, bidding farewell with three smiles. But the outcome is already set. Chang'e, without a woman, is extraordinary (the one who loves you most is me).

14. Moths die chasing fire, bugs have passed. Friends without offspring leave mustaches behind. Occasionally, one person remains. Three words, no two spoken. Cowboys cross rivers on rafts. Scholars part ways here. Originally, this word was before the boundary (you will love me for life).

15. Originally, flowers don't bloom despite having heart. Occasionally, someone comes to keep company. Regretting leaves tears without heart. Swallowing silently makes no sound. Coming near whispers softly. Lacking the left side forms a heart-to-heart seal. East wind carries away a bit (wishing you happiness every day).

16. By Swan Lake, birds have vanished. Sealing boxes with tape, meeting during the day relieves longing. Only I care. Moving two dots shifts jade. Helplessly, how can people return? Jade disappears beyond the valley. Dual thoughts linger in the heart. Noble bachelors connect with you (my heart can only accommodate you).

17. One person stands beside you. Orange-red lacks silk weaving. Without mountains, one climbs Mount Emei. Coconuts can speak. Deeply concealed, bottomless. White peony isn't grass. Winter illness wraps the body (you are my heart's ache).

18. Hearts die but remain intertwined. True words from a confidant. A person stands beside you. Hunger departs without food. Wanting to be forever together. Still coming and going. Until death, following (I cannot forget you).

19. Filial sons study literature. Geese beside fly away. Forgive others without intention. People stand alone by dry rivers. Still coming and going. Love focuses on one heart. Good women wish to stay beside him (teach me how not to think of her).

20. Trees open their eyes. Boys sleep under the roof. Conscience lacks a bit. Sunset beside the remaining rabbit (regret meeting late).

21. Birds fly, geese leap. Moon ascends midway. Vermilion on the eyes. Already different from before. Spoons beside white water. Starting everything. Spears and halberds incomplete. Rain brings true friends. Weighing breaks harmony (I love you in my own way).

22. In spring rain season, silk knots form on phoenix trees; In summer coolness, two people become heroes in formation; Autumn winds carry messages thousands of miles; Winter snow falls, why do beauties expose half their waists? (Absolutely important).

23. Wood and eyes span the heart. Ancients write reverse scripts. Little monks shave their heads. Pitifully, no tears fall (wanting to be your wife).

Each line uses intricate wordplay and imagery to express deeper sentiments, often related to love, longing, and devotion.