范云·《咏寒松》英译

修条拂层汉，密叶障天浔。

凌风知劲节，负雪见贞心。

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Ode to Winter Pine Trees

Fan Yun

Tall pine trees touch the Silver River (1),

Their thick leaves screen the heavenly light.

Their strong character appears in winds bitter,
Their high morals are shown under snow white.

(1)    The Silver River is the Chinese name for the Milky Way.