洪咨夔·《直玉堂作》英译

禁门深锁寂无哗，浓墨淋漓两相麻。

唱彻五更天未晓，一墀月浸紫薇花。

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On Duty in the Jade Hall

Hong Zikui

The palace silent, with gates and doors locked all,

Dense ink is spilt to draft two edicts in Jade Hall.

Before the watchmen announce the early daybreak,

I see the roses steeped in moonlight not yet awake.