Hi, this is a re-upload because I realised that some of my previous translations were a bit iffy after the fmv got copyrighted. Soooo, here are some references and elaborations :)
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Mandarin ducks are mentioned because in Chinese culture they are a symbol of love, devotion, affection and fidelity because they are always in pairs and are believed to always stay with the same partner.
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The beauty of the gardens is intoxicating.
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The 'precepts and rules' refers to the five precepts of Buddhism - to abstain from killing, stealing, sexual misconduct, dishonesty, and intoxicants.
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天长地久 literally means "as long as the heavens as old as the earth" and basically means forever.
Singer: 吴静 Wu Jing
Lyrics: 杨洁 Yang Jie
Music: 许镜清 Xu JingQing
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15 сен 2024