In the Quiet Night Li Bai

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chung qin mng yu gung y sh d shng shung j tu wng mng yu d tu s g xing

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Before my bed, the moon is shining bright, I think that it is frost upon the ground. I raise my head and look at the bright moon, I lower my head and think of home.
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y s night to think; to consider

In the Quiet Night

chung qin mng bed before, earlier bright; clear

yu gung moon light (ray of)

Before my bed, the moon is shining bright,


y sh d to doubt to be ground; earth

shng shung upon; on top; above frost

I think that it is frost upon the ground.

j tu wng to lift; to hold up head to gaze; to look towards

mng yu bright; clear moon

I raise my head and look at the bright moon,


d tu s to lower (ones head) head to think; to consider

g xing home; homeland

I lower my head and think of home.

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