李商隐·《槿花》英译

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未央宫里三千女，但保红颜莫保恩。

Hibiscus Flowers

Li Shang-yin

Chill wind and dew repeat the autumn scene:

Pity! Flowers that bloom and fade in a day.

In the Emperor’s palace (1), three thousand girls:

Preserve your pretty faces, but not his grace.