英文三字经

英文三字经

  三纲者 君臣义 父子亲 夫妇顺

  The three bonds, are the obligation between sovereign and subject, the love between father and child, the harmony between husband and wife.

  曰春夏 曰秋冬 此四时 运不穷

  We speak of spring and summer, we speak of autumn and winter,

  These four seasons, revolve without ceasing.

  曰南北 曰西东 此四方 应乎中

  We speak of North and South, we speak of East and West,

  These four points, respond to the requirements of the centre.