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These blessings are tied to real works and occasions. Each page explains what the source originally celebrates instead of presenting a generic generated greeting.
Original lines
When the great roc rises with the wind, it soars ninety thousand li.
Plain meaningA great ambition can rise with the right moment.
English wording on Gu Ren Said is an original reading aid, not a claim that there is only one valid literary translation.
The tide lies level and the two banks open wide; the wind is fair and a single sail hangs full.
Plain meaningThe way ahead is open and the wind is right for moving forward.
English wording on Gu Ren Said is an original reading aid, not a claim that there is only one valid literary translation.
The peach tree is young and lovely, its blossoms bright. This young woman goes to her marriage; may she bring harmony to her household.
Plain meaningMay the marriage be joyful and the new home flourish.
English wording on Gu Ren Said is an original reading aid, not a claim that there is only one valid literary translation.
If you can renew yourself in one day, renew yourself each day, and renew yourself again.
Plain meaningKeep becoming new through daily improvement.
English wording on Gu Ren Said is an original reading aid, not a claim that there is only one valid literary translation.
Proud in the spring wind, my horse's hooves fly; in one day I see all the flowers of Chang'an.
Plain meaningThe exhilaration of finally succeeding after hard work.
English wording on Gu Ren Said is an original reading aid, not a claim that there is only one valid literary translation.
May you endure like the waxing moon, rise like the sun, live as long as the Southern Mountain, unshaken and unfailing; flourish like pine and cypress, with all blessings continuing.
Plain meaningMay your life be long, steady, and ever flourishing.
English wording on Gu Ren Said is an original reading aid, not a claim that there is only one valid literary translation.
Amid the sound of firecrackers, the old year departs; the spring wind carries warmth into the tu su wine.
Plain meaningThe old year gives way to warmth and renewal.
English wording on Gu Ren Said is an original reading aid, not a claim that there is only one valid literary translation.
The five blessings are longevity, wealth, health and peace, love of virtue, and a fulfilled natural end.
Plain meaningA full life includes health, security, character, and longevity.
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.
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