English intent · Chinese classic
These matches come from a curated corpus of real Chinese poetry and philosophy. The source line is fixed; the English wording is provided to make its meaning accessible.
Best verified matches
If one has a true friend within the four seas, even the edge of the world feels like next door.
Plain meaningTrue friends remain close, however far apart they are.
English wording on Gu Ren Said is an original reading aid, not a claim that there is only one valid literary translation.
Do not worry that no true friend waits on the road ahead; who under heaven does not know you?
Plain meaningGo forward confidently—you will find people who recognize and value you.
English wording on Gu Ren Said is an original reading aid, not a claim that there is only one valid literary translation.
The noble person is harmonious without being identical; the petty person is identical without true harmony.
Plain meaningReal harmony allows disagreement; shallow agreement can hide deeper conflict.
English wording on Gu Ren Said is an original reading aid, not a claim that there is only one valid literary translation.
What you do not desire for yourself, do not impose upon others.
Plain meaningRespect other people by refusing to force on them what you would reject yourself.
English wording on Gu Ren Said is an original reading aid, not a claim that there is only one valid literary translation.
Teaching and learning cause each other to grow.
Plain meaningTeachers and students can improve through one another.
English wording on Gu Ren Said is an original reading aid, not a claim that there is only one valid literary translation.
The distant shadow of the lone sail disappears into the blue sky; only the Yangtze remains, flowing to the horizon.
Plain meaningI keep watching long after my friend has sailed away.
English wording on Gu Ren Said is an original reading aid, not a claim that there is only one valid literary translation.
Explore nearby meanings