Name: 春明外史
Author: 张恨水

🔊 却说杨杏园自那日从松竹班回来,心中总是放不下梨云。这日晚上,他又到班子里去,却见梨云屋里已有客人,只得在外间等候。

Now, ever since Yang Xingyuan returned from Pine and Bamboo House that day, he couldn't stop thinking about Li Yun. That evening, he went to the Brothel again, only to find that Li Yun already had a guest in her room, so he had to wait in the outer chamber.

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却 què

adv. but, however; a conjunctive adverb indicating contrast or transition.➕

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自 zì

prep. from, since; indicating a starting point in time or space.➕

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心中 xīn zhōng

n. in the heart or mind; refers to inner thoughts or feelings.➕

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班子 bān zi

n. a troupe, team, or group; often refers to a theatrical troupe or organizational team, with cultural connotations.➕

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等候 děng hòu

v. to wait, to await; a formal term for waiting.➕

🔊 等了许久,那客人才走,杨杏园进去,梨云却是一脸愁容。杨杏园问道:"你今天怎么不高兴？"梨云叹道:"刚才那客人是位军官,非要我陪他出去,我推辞不掉,只得应了。"杨杏园听了,心中不悦,但也不好说什么。

After waiting for a long time, the guest finally left. Yang Xingyuan went in, and Li Yun had a worried look on her face. Yang Xingyuan asked, "Why are you so unhappy today?" Li Yun sighed and said, "That guest just now was an officer. He insisted on taking me out, and I couldn't refuse, so I had to agree." Hearing this, Yang Xingyuan felt displeased, but he couldn't say anything.

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许久 xǔ jiǔ

adv. for a long time; indicates a prolonged duration.➕

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愁容 chóu róng

n. a sad or worried expression on the face.➕

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叹 tàn

v. to sigh; expressing regret, sadness, or admiration.➕

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军官 jūn guān

n. military officer; a person holding a commission in the armed forces.➕

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推辞 tuī cí

v. to decline, to refuse politely; often used in social contexts.➕

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不悦 bù yuè

adj. displeased, unhappy; describes a state of dissatisfaction.➕

🔊 两人说了一会话,梨云道:"我近来身体总是不适,怕是病了。"杨杏园安慰她几句,便告辞出来。

The two talked for a while. Li Yun said, "I've been feeling unwell lately, I'm afraid I'm sick." Yang Xingyuan comforted her with a few words, then took his leave and went out.

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不适 bù shì

adj. unwell,不适; feeling physically or mentally uncomfortable.➕

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安慰 ān wèi

v. to comfort, to console; providing emotional support.➕

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告辞 gào cí

v. to take leave, to say goodbye formally; used when departing from a social setting.➕

🔊 回到会馆,杨杏园思前想后,觉得梨云这般境遇,甚是可怜。正想着,忽听敲门声,开门一看,却是吴碧波。吴碧波道:"杏园,我有个消息告诉你,梨云那班子,怕是要散了。"杨杏园惊问何故,吴碧波道:"听说那鸨母欠了债,要带她们回南方去。"杨杏园听了,如晴天霹雳,半晌说不出话来。吴碧波道:"你若真有意,不如趁早打算。"杨杏园摇头道:"我哪有这个能力？"两人叹息一番,吴碧波自去。杨杏园一夜未眠。

Returning to Guild Hall, Yang Xingyuan pondered over and over, feeling that Li Yun's situation was truly pitiful. Just as he was thinking, he suddenly heard a knock at the door. Opening it, he saw it was Wu Bibo. Wu Bibo said, "Xingyuan, I have some news for you. The Brothel where Li Yun is might be closing down." Yang Xingyuan asked in shock why that was. Wu Bibo said, "I heard that the Madam is in debt and plans to take them back south." Upon hearing this, Yang Xingyuan was thunderstruck and couldn't speak for a long time. Wu Bibo said, "If you truly care, you'd better make plans soon." Yang Xingyuan shook his head and said, "How could I have the means?" The two sighed together, and Wu Bibo left on his own. Yang Xingyuan didn't sleep all night.

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思前想后 sī qián xiǎng hòu

idiom. to think over and over, to ponder repeatedly; considering past and future carefully.➕

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境遇 jìng yù

n. circumstances, situation; refers to one's life conditions or experiences.➕

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甚 shèn

adv. very, extremely; used to emphasize degree in formal or classical Chinese.➕

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可怜 kě lián

adj. pitiful,可怜; deserving sympathy or compassion.➕

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忽 hū

adv. suddenly, abruptly; used in classical or literary Chinese to indicate suddenness.➕

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消息 xiāo xi

n. news, message; information about recent events.➕

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散 sàn

v. to disperse, to break up; to scatter or dissolve a group.➕

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惊 jīng

adj. surprised, shocked; feeling of sudden alarm or astonishment.➕

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何故 hé gù

adv. why, for what reason; formal or classical term for asking cause.➕

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鸨母 bǎo mǔ

n. brothel keeper, madam; a term for a woman who runs a brothel, with cultural connotations.➕

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欠 qiàn

v. to owe; to be in debt or to lack something.➕

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债 zhài

n. debt; money or obligation owed to someone.➕

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晴天霹雳 qíng tiān pī lì

idiom. a bolt from the blue; a sudden and unexpected shock or disaster.➕

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半晌 bàn shǎng

n. a long while, half a day; refers to a considerable period of time, often indeterminate.➕

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趁早 chèn zǎo

adv. as early as possible, before it's too late; advising prompt action.➕

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叹息 tàn xī

v. to sigh; expressing regret, sorrow, or resignation.➕

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未眠 wèi mián

v. to not sleep, sleepless; describing a state of insomnia or staying awake.➕

🔊 这正是:已尽黄金曲终人忽渺,莫夸白璧夜静客何来。

This is exactly: With gold depleted, the song ends and people vanish. Boast not of white jade, in the quiet night what visitor comes.

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尽 jìn

v. to exhaust, to finish; to use up completely or come to an end.➕

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黄金 huáng jīn

n. gold; the precious metal, often symbolizing wealth or value.➕

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曲终 qǔ zhōng

n. end of a song or music; refers to the conclusion of a performance.➕

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渺 miǎo

adj. distant, vague, insignificant; describing something far away or unclear.➕

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莫 mò

adv. do not, must not; used for prohibition or strong advice in formal or classical Chinese.➕

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夸 kuā

v. to boast, to praise; to speak highly of oneself or others.➕

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白璧 bái bì

n. white jade disc; a symbol of purity or perfection in Chinese culture.➕

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静 jìng

adj. quiet, still; describing absence of noise or movement.➕

第六十四章 已尽黄金曲终人忽渺 莫夸白璧夜静客何来 (Chapter 64: With Gold Depleted, the Song Ends and People Vanish. Boast Not of White Jade, in the Quiet Night What Visitor Comes?)

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第六十四章已尽黄金曲终人忽渺莫夸白璧夜静客何来 (Chapter 64: With Gold Depleted, the Song Ends and People Vanish. Boast Not of White Jade, in the Quiet Night What Visitor Comes?)