曹雪芹·《金陵判词·李纨》英译

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如冰水好空相妒，枉与他人作笑谈。

Li Wan

Peach and plum in spring winds finish seeding,

Who can bloom like the orchid at last?

Pure as ice and water she arouse envy,

Vain the groundless taunts that are cast.

（杨宪益、戴乃迭 译）

Li Wan

The plum tree bore her fruit after the rest,

Yet, when all’s done, her Orchid was the best.

Against your ice-pure nature all in vain

The tongues of envy wagged; you felt no pain.

（David Hawkes 译）