古诗：泂酌 中英对照

Take the pool-water from a distance ；

Draw it into one vessel and let it flow to another ，

And it may be used to stream rice or millet .

[How much more should] the happy and courteous sovereign ，

Be the parent of the people ！

Take the pool-water from a distance ；

Draw it into one vessel and let it flow to another ，

And it may be used to wash a [spirit] vase .

[How much more should] the happy and courteous sovereign ，

Be the centre of attraction to the people ！

Take the pool-water from a distance ；

Draw it into one vessel and let it flow to another ，

And it may be used for all purpose of cleansing .

[How much more should] the happy and courteous sovereign ，

Be the centre of rest to the people ！

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泂酌彼行潦、挹彼注兹、可以饙饎。

岂弟君子、民之父母 .

泂酌彼行潦、挹彼注兹、可以濯罍。

岂弟君子、民之攸归 .

洞酌彼行潦、挹彼注兹、可以濯溉。

岂弟君子、民之攸塈 .