Chinese fortune poems, one page each
The 100 Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poems
Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 49: Zhang Liang Goes into Hiding
Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 49 is rated Great Misfortune, and its story is “Zhang Liang Goes into Hiding”. In plain words: Someone close can feel a mountain away. Don't wear yourself out; the days go by fast, and knowing how to rest matters most.
Original Chinese
The story behind it
Zhang Liang Goes into Hiding
Video
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Questions people ask
Is Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 49 a good fortune?
It is rated Great Misfortune. Someone close can feel a mountain away. Don't wear yourself out; the days go by fast, and knowing how to rest matters most. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.
What does Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 49 say in English?
Your homes are only one hill apart; / so why does it feel like a gate between worlds? / Sun and moon fly like a shuttle, and we age fast; / all this toil is worth less than some rest.