English intent · Chinese classic
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From tonight the dew turns white; the moon is brightest in my homeland.
Plain meaningHome always seems brighter when you are far away.
English wording on Gu Ren Said is an original reading aid, not a claim that there is only one valid literary translation.
I raise my head and gaze at the bright moon; I lower it and think of home.
Plain meaningMoonlight makes me miss my home.
English wording on Gu Ren Said is an original reading aid, not a claim that there is only one valid literary translation.
A bright moon rises over the sea; at the ends of the earth, we share this moment.
Plain meaningThough far apart, we are connected beneath the same moon.
English wording on Gu Ren Said is an original reading aid, not a claim that there is only one valid literary translation.
Like one rising on tiptoe, like an arrow set straight, like a bird spreading its wings, like a pheasant in flight—the noble lord ascends it.
Plain meaningMay the new home rise beautifully and become a place of flourishing.
English wording on Gu Ren Said is an original reading aid, not a claim that there is only one valid literary translation.
May we both live long; though a thousand miles apart, we share the beauty of the moon.
Plain meaningEven far apart, may we be safe and connected under the same moon.
English wording on Gu Ren Said is an original reading aid, not a claim that there is only one valid literary translation.
No one knows me in the deep forest; the bright moon comes to shine upon me.
Plain meaningEven in solitude, the moon can feel like quiet company.
English wording on Gu Ren Said is an original reading aid, not a claim that there is only one valid literary translation.