曲尺难量妹心肠(By the bevel gauge, Goodwife’s heart is unmeasurable)

英译：吴文南

老妹生得咁端庄，

Goodwife is born with the elegant dignity.

低头微笑话不长。      

She lowers her head and speaks a bit smilingly.

罗盘难测妹心事，

By the compass, Goodwife’s emotion is unfathomable.

曲尺难量妹心肠。

By the bevel gauge, Goodwife’s heart is unmeasurable.