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犬守夜
雞司晨
苟不學
曷為人
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The dog guards the night;
the rooster proclaims the dawn.
If, negligently, you do not study,
how can you become people?
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2
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蠶吐絲
蜂釀蜜
人不學
不如物
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The silkworm produces silk,
the bee makes honey.
If one does not study,
what is the use of being human?
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3
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幼而學
壯而行
上致君
下澤民
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When young, study;
when grown up, perform.
Influence the sovereign above,
benefit the people below.
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4
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揚名聲
顯父母
光於前
裕於後
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Make a name for yourselves;
honor you father and mother.
Shine light on your ancestors,
bring prosperity to your descendants.
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5
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人遺子
金滿嬴
我教子
惟一經
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People bequeath to their children
chests full gold.
I teach children,
only one classic.
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6
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勤有功
戲無益
戒之哉
宜勉力
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Diligence has merit;
play has no advantage.
Guard against it;
exert your strength.
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