版本一：

近水楼台先得月，向阳花木易为春。

Translation: Those buildings near the water get the moon first, and those trees and flowers facing the sun easily bloom in spring.

版本二：

Being close to the water, the pavilions get the moon first; facing the sun, the trees and flowers flourish in spring.

Translation: Being close to the water, the pavilions are the first to bask in the moonlight; facing the sun, the trees and flowers thrive in spring.

版本三：

The buildings near the river catch the moon first, and the flowers and trees facing the sun easily blossom in spring.

Translation: The structures near the river are the first to enjoy the moon’s glow; the flowers and trees that face the sun easily bloom in spring.

版本四：

The close proximity to the water grants the pavilions the first glimpse of the moon, while the trees and flowers exposed to the sun easily burst into spring.

Translation: Being near the water, the buildings are the first to be bathed in moonlight; the trees and flowers that are exposed to the sun easily embrace the spring.