青海长云暗雪山，古城遥望玉门关。

黄沙百战穿金甲，不破楼兰终不还。

ARMY LIFE

Translated by Xu YuanChong

Clouds on frontier have darkened mountains clad in snow;

The town with Gate of Jade stands far away, forlorn.

We will not leave the desert till we beat the foe,

Although in war our golden armour be outworn.