Funny Couplet: 十口心思思子思妻思父母 寸身言謝謝天謝地謝君王 Poem by Frank Yue

"Word-Building" Chinese Couplet
(Allegedly composed)
-by Emperor Ganlong and Ji Xiaolan
-Translated by Frank C Yue


Ten men (-out of ten
From home far apart)
In their field of heart,
Always think of their loved ones：
Their parents, wife and sons！

This commoner
Of lowly birth
Wants to say "Thanks！" -Thanks to Heav'n,
Thanks to the Earth,
Thanks to the Ruler！


(2013.10.10)


十口心思思子思妻思父母，

寸身言謝謝天謝地謝君王。


十 + 口 + 心 = 思
寸 + 身 + 言 = 謝