（古詩英譯）石灰吟 – （明）於謙

石灰吟 – （明）於謙

 

千錘萬鑿出深山，烈火焚燒若等閑。

粉骨碎身渾不怕，要留清白在人間。

 

Psalm of Quicklime by Yu Qian (Ming Duynasty)

 

From far hill, myriad chisels bring me here,

Amidst fierce fire, I cackle, scorning fear.

When facing the crusher, I do not veer,

But with the white will to whiten the sphere.

 

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石灰吟 – （明）於謙

 

千錘萬鑿出深山，烈火焚燒若等閑。

粉骨碎身渾不怕，要留清白在人間。

 

Psalm of Quicklime by Yu Qian (Ming Duynasty)

 

From far hill, myriad chisels bring me here,

Amidst fierce fire, I cackle, scorning fear.

When facing the crusher, I do not veer,

But with a wish to whiten all with cheer.

 

Tr. Ziyuzile

05/04/2025

(to be revised)

 

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