客家家训之致孝(Hakka Family Instructions: Filial Piety)

英译:吴文南

百善孝为本，

Virtues root all the filial piety.

先知敬爷娘。

Parents top the knowing capacity. 

寸草报春晖，

Grass is indebted to the spring sunshine.

时刻挂心肠。

Attachment is always mine. 

父母生身佛，

Parents are natural Buddha.

孝顺理应当。

Filial piety is no wonder. 

在生勤服侍，

Daily concern is a trust.

细心来奉养。

Delicate care is a must. 

客家家训之劝学(Hakka Family Instructions: Hard Studies )

英译：吴文南

月光照莲塘，

Moonlight hovers over the lotus pond.

围屋闻书香。

Enclosing Hakka houses smell books fond. 

尊师又重教，

Teachers and education come first.

遍地建学堂。

Schools quench the thirst. 

胸中有笔墨，

With pure knowledge in mind.

出门气轩昂。

Fresh smiles come behind. 

读书破万卷，

Knowledge serves as the store.

胜过有宝藏。

Hoard will be nothing more.