古今越歌英译与评注
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What a Good Lass

Anonymous

 

Oh, the lass Cao E has set an example fine

By giving her own life to her father’s rescue.

Oh, there are sons whom daughters as such will outshine!The comparison between a son and a daughter in the song is not meant to tarnish the male sex, but to express the idea that the female is worthy of respect.