The official English translation of the Chinese danmei novel Qiang Jin Jiu (将进酒), written by Tang Jiuqing , is titled Ballad of Sword and Wine . Published by Seven Seas Entertainment

This article serves as your comprehensive roadmap to the Qiang Jin Jiu English translation, covering its availability, quality, reading order, and the unique challenges of translating a novel filled with ancient Chinese political jargon and poetic prose.

Here is a look at why the English translation of Qiang Jin Jiu is one of the most sought-after and discussed texts in the fandom, and why you should pick it up.

Here is the state of the Qiang Jin Jiu English translation in 2025.

The Future: Will an Official Translation ever come?

In late 2023/early 2024, rumors swirled that a major Western publisher was eyeing QJJ after the success of The Husky and His White Cat Shizun. However, the "uncensored" nature of the novel (the sex scenes are integral to the character development, not just bonus material) makes it a hard sell for mainstream YA shelves.