真真 ·《解三酲·无题》英译

奴本是明珠擎掌，

怎生的流落平康，

对人前乔做作娇模样，

背地里泪千行。

三春南国怜飘荡，

一事东风没主张。

添悲怆，

那里有珍珠十斛，

来赎云娘。

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to the tune of Relieving Drunkenness

My humble self was the pearl in my parents’ hands,

I don’t know why I have fallen a victim to prostitute hand.

Before the customers I pretend to be demure and coy,

Behind them, I shed endless tears without any joy.

On this southern land in spring I roam about alone,

Like wild geese waving in the wind with no idea of my own.

How miserably I am made!

Where can I find enough jewels and jade

With which my ransom can be paid.