You looked plump and plain / And waited for me in the lane.
Why did I not go with you? I complain. / You looked strong and tall
And waited for me in the hall.
I regret I did not return your call. / Over my broidered skirt
衣锦褧衣,裳锦褧裳。
叔兮伯兮,驾予与行。
裳锦褧裳,衣锦褧衣。
叔兮伯兮,驾予与归。
许渊冲
I put on simple shirt. / O Sir, to you I say:
Come in your cab and let us drive away!
I put on simple shirt / Over my broidered skirt.
O Sir, I say anew: / Come in your cab and take me home with you!