一枝紅艷露凝香，
A branch of peony with her fragrance impearelled,
雲雨巫山枉斷腸。
Sweeter than Mountain Goddess① bringing showers in dreams,
借問漢宮誰得似？
Unrivalled by the beauties of the ancient world,
可憐飛燕倚新妝。
Not even by Flying Swallow② in her dress that gleams.