Famous Phrases in "Dream of the Red Chamber"
In a dream, who is close to me, the eternal lovers, only I am foolish.
When false is taken as true, true is also false; where there is nothing, there is also something.
"Dream of the Red Chamber, Chapter One"
Translation:
When false is taken as true, true becomes like false,
Where there was nothing, there is now something.
Even if one has a good appearance, there is no knowledge inside.
"Dream of the Red Chamber, Chapter Three"
Translation:
Although born with a good appearance,
There is no knowledge inside.
The higher one's status, the more jealousy; the purer one's conduct, the more criticism.
"Dream of the Red Chamber, Chapter Five"
Translation:
Being too clever in one's actions will lead to jealousy.
Being too clean in one's conduct will not be tolerated by some.
In a dream, who is close to me, the eternal lovers, only I am foolish.
"Dream of the Red Chamber, Chapter Five"
Translation:
In a dream, who is close to me, the eternal lovers,
Only I am the most infatuated.
Understanding the world is all knowledge; mastering human relationships is also a form of art.
"Dream of the Red Chamber, Chapter Five"
Translation:
Understanding the world and its ways is knowledge;
Dealing with situations appropriately and understanding relationships is also a form of art.
Without me, there is no you; without him, I cannot be understood.
"Dream of the Red Chamber, Chapter Twenty-Two"
Translation:
Since we are interdependent, without distinction between you and me, let others not understand.
A grown-up is not at ease, one at ease is not a grown-up.
"Dream of the Red Chamber, Chapter Eighty-Two"
Translation:
An adult is not at ease, one at ease is not an adult.
The Weak Water of Three Thousand, I only take a sip.
"Dream of the Red Chamber, Chapter Ninety-One"
Translation:
There are many rivers and lakes with water, I only take a sip to drink.