High upon the mountain side, floats a cloud so white.
There lies kangding town, bathed in silver moonlight.
Moonlight shines bright, over kangding town.

Lovely maid with a sweet smile, Li the woodcutter’s daughter.
Zhang the blacksmitsh eldest’s son, came to court her in moonlight.
Moonlight shines bright, a courtship in moonlight.

First, he has fallen in love because she is talented and good-looking.
Second, he has fallen in love because she can take care of the family.
The crescent moon, can take care of the family!

Lovely maidens of the world, I cannot but love you.
Gentlemen of the world, they cannot but woo you.
Moonlight shines bright, they cannot but woo you