Chatting, Mulan is knitting at home. I can't hear the loom, but I hear the woman sigh. Ask a woman what she thinks and what she remembers. Women have nothing to think about, and women have nothing to remember. The military post I saw last night was full of soldiers. The art of war consists of twelve volumes, which contain the names of lords. Grandpa has no eldest son and Mulan has no big brother. I am willing to be the pommel horse of this city, and I will sign for you from now on.
Buy horses in the east, saddles in the west, reins in the south and whip in the north. Say goodbye to parents and stay by the Yellow River at dusk. I didn't hear my parents calling for a female voice, but I heard the Yellow River splashing. Say goodbye to the Yellow River and go to Montenegro at dusk. I can't hear my parents calling for a female voice, but I hear Yanshan Hu riding a horse.
When Wanli went to Rongji, the mountain was closed. The breath of the new moon is golden, and the cold light is iron. The general died in battle, and the strong man returned in ten years.
See you later, the son of heaven is sitting in the hall. Policy 12 turn, before reward 100. Khan asked him what he wanted. Mulan doesn't need Shang Shulang. She is willing to send her son back to his hometown not far from Wan Li.
Hearing the news of my daughter, I went out to help Guo; As soon as Sister A heard that Sister Mei was coming, she had to cut her red makeup. When I heard my sister coming, I sharpened my knife at pigs and sheep. Open my East Pavilion door and sit on my West Pavilion bed. Take off my wartime robe and put on my old clothes. When the window is decorated with clouds, the mirror is yellow. When I went out to meet the fire companions, I was both surprised and busy: I spent twelve years together, but I didn't know Mulan was a girl.
The male rabbit's feet are confused, the female rabbit's eyes are blurred, and two rabbits are walking beside the ground. Can I tell whether I am a man or a woman?
Annotation translation
Sentence annotation
Ji(jρ)Ji: The sound of a textile machine. Speaking of sighing, Mulan stopped to sigh because she was not interested in weaving. The first sentence is "Haw Lee".
When (dāng) households: facing the door or doorway, usually at home.
Machine sound: the sound made by a loom. Machine: refers to the loom. A shuttle used for weaving.
Only: only.
H: what?
Remember: Miss, Miss.
Military service certificate: conscription document.
Khan (kèhán): the title of the monarch of the ethnic minorities in northwest China in ancient times. More soldiers: large-scale conscription.
Twelve volumes of the art of war: there are many volumes on the draft list. 12 means a lot, not exactly. The following ten years, twelve turns and twelve years are also used in this way.
Grandpa: Like the "grandpa" below, they all refer to the father. At that time, the North called his father "Grandpa".
Willing to be a saddle horse: for this reason (referring to father joining the army). Market, buy. Pommel horse: Horses and riding equipment. "Military Records of the New Tang Dynasty" contains: The military system of the government since the Western Wei Dynasty stipulates that people who join the army should bring their own weapons, food and clothes.
Jiān: the cushion under the saddle.
PEY: Control the chews, bridles and reins of animals.
Remarks: Leave and say goodbye.
Jiān: The sound of spraying water.
Dan: In the morning.
But smell: only smell. (Ji): Our war horse. Hu, the ancient name of northern minorities. Gigi: The sound of horses barking.
Wan Li to Rongji: Not far from Wan Li, to the battlefield. Military aircraft: military aircraft, referring to war.
Fly over the mountain: cross the mountain like flying, cross the mountain. Degrees, over.
Shu à: the sound of cold playing in the north. New moon, north. Gold (tuò), that is. The iron pot used by the ancient army was used for cooking during the day and vigil at night. When it comes to gold, it is Diao Dou and wood. Shan Li's note: "Gold means Diao Dou. Wei Hong's "Nine Meanings of Han Dynasty" said, "It leaks by day, but it leaks by night. The gate hits Diao Dou and Zhou Lu hits wood."
Cold light and iron clothes: the cold moonlight shines on the soldiers' armor. Cold light: refers to the cold moonlight. Iron suit: A combat suit with iron pieces worn by ancient soldiers.
Tianzi: That is "Khan" mentioned earlier.
Tang Ming: The hall used by emperors for offering sacrifices, meeting with governors, selecting and so on.
Xie Xun Twelve Turn (Zhu m: n): Great achievements. Tactical training, record merit. Round, each level of honor is called round, and the twelfth level is the highest honor. Twelve turns: not an exact number, described as extremely high.
Qiáng: Give a lot of property. Hundred thousand: describe a large number. Strong, more than enough.
Ask what you want: Ask (Mulan) what she wants.
No: Don't do it for nothing. Shang: Official name. After Wei and Jin Dynasties, Shangshutai (province) set up several Cao ministries, and the officials who presided over Cao affairs were generally called Shang.
A thousand-mile foot: a foot that can gallop a thousand miles refers to a good horse. A work "Borrowing Camels from a Thousand Miles" means that I hope to ride back to my hometown soon.
Guo: Outer city. Help: support. Will: Auxiliary words, no translation. The above two sentences mean that parents help each other to meet Mulan outside the city.
Sister (zǐ): Sister.
Rb: tidy up. Zhuāng: refers to the gorgeous costumes of women.
Fire: the sound made when sharpening a knife quickly. Say, knife light flashing rapidly.
Zhuó: Pass the word "zhe" with the word "zhe" and wear it.
Cloud sideburns (bìn): cloud-like sideburns describe beautiful hair.
Chrysanthemum yellow: a popular cosmetic ornament at that time, which was cut into stars, moons, flowers and birds with gold paper and stuck on the forehead, or painted with a little yellow on the forehead. Post, the same as "post". Flower yellow, the facial ornament of ancient women.
Fire companion: in the ancient military system, ten people were born with fire and the fire companion was the same person.
It is said that when the rabbit's ears are hanging in the air, the male rabbit's front feet are always moving, and the female rabbit's eyes are often narrowed, so it is easy to recognize. Pushuo: Describe the fluff on the feet of male rabbits. Blurred: Describe the way the mother rabbit's eyes are covered with fluff.
Two "double rabbits": two rabbits run on the ground together, and they can't tell the male from the female. Walking side by side means running on the ground. The above four sentences praise and affirm Mulan's talent and wisdom through the metaphor that the male rabbit and the female rabbit can't tell each other when running, and convey the concept of "Who says women are not as good as men". [3-4] [5] [6] [7] [8]