《竹石》

Bamboo and Rock

Zheng Banqiao

郑板桥

(1693－1765)

Between broken rocks striking my root deep,

I bite the mountain green and won't let go.

咬定青山不放松，

立根原在破岩中。

From whichever direction the winds leap,

I remain strong, though dealt many a blow.

千磨万击还坚韧，

任尔东西南北风。