庆宣和
无名氏
寄语寒窗老秀才,
一经[1]头白,
更等甚三年选场[2]开?
去来,
去来!
注释:
[1]一经:“五经”中《诗》 《书》 《礼》 《易》 《春秋》之一,指专注于“五经”中的一本。
[2]选场:科举考试。
Tune: Celebration of Imperial Reign
Anonymous
I tell the old unsuccessful candidate:
“Do not study too late!
One classic read, white hair grows on your head.
Why should you wait for three years for another exam?
Learn from what I am!
Do not participate!