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桃夭

桃之夭夭。
灼灼其華。
之子于歸。
宜其家室。
桃之夭夭。
有蕡其實。
之子于歸。
宜其室家。
桃之夭夭。
其葉蓁蓁。
之子于歸。
宜其家人。

TAO YAO

The peach tree is young and elegant;
Brilliant are its flowers.
This young lady is going to her future home,
And will order well her chamber and house.
The peach tree is young and elegant;
Abundant will be its fruits.
This young lady is going to her future home,
And will order well her chamber and house.
The peach tree is young and elegant;
Luxuriant are its leaves.
This young lady is going to her future home,
And will order well her family.
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