朱熹·《观书有感》英译

半亩方塘一鉴开，天光云影共徘徊。

问渠那得清如许，为有源头活水来。

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The Book

Zhu Xi

There lies a glassy oblong pool,

Where light and shade pursue their course.

How could it be so clear and cool?

For fresh water comes from the source.