王建·《调笑令·团扇》英译

团扇，

团扇，

美人并来遮面。

玉颜憔悴三年，

谁复商量管弦？

弦管，

弦管，

春草昭阳路断。

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Song of Flirtation

Wang Jian

Round fan,

Round fan,

It’s used to hide the languid look of a courtesan.

Her fair face has languished for three years long.

Who would ask her to play on flute or sing a song?

No song to sing,

No song to sing,

Imperial favor lapses with overgrown grass in spring.