陈与义·《和张矩臣水墨梅》英译

巧画无盐丑不除, 此花风韵更清姝。

从教变白能为黑, 桃李依然是仆奴。

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On Zhang Juchen’s Wash Painting of Plum Flowers

Chen Yuyi

A clever artist cannot conceal Wuyan’s plain looks;

But plum blossoms may well boast of their unique charm.

For even when the white ones are painted in black,

They are far superior to blossoms of the peach and prune.