V. Chung Nan
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The Book of Poetry, tr. by James Legge, [1876], at sacred-texts.com
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The Chung Nan; allusive. Celebrating the growing opulence of some ruler of Chāin, and admonishing, while praising, him.
1What trees grow on the Chung-nan hill?
Ā Ā The white fir and the plum.
In fur of fox, āneath broidered robe,
Ā Ā Thither our prince is come. p. 145
His face glows with vermilion hue.
O may he prove a ruler true!
Ā Ā The white fir and the plum.
In fur of fox, āneath broidered robe,
Ā Ā Thither our prince is come. p. 145
His face glows with vermilion hue.
O may he prove a ruler true!
2What find we on the Chung-nan hill?
Ā Ā Deep nook and open glade.
Our prince shows there the double chi
Ā Ā On lower robe displayed.
His pendant holds each tinkling gem.
Long life be his, and deathless fame!
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