Chinese fortune poems, one page each
The 100 Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poems
Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 93: Shao Yong Reads Yin and Yang; King Gaozong of Shang Finds Fu Yue
Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 93 is rated Fair Fortune, and its story is “Shao Yong Reads Yin and Yang; King Gaozong of Shang Finds Fu Yue”. In plain words: Too much rain or too little, both are hard, so hold on a little longer. In the hottest days of summer, a good rain will fall on your fields.
Original Chinese
The story behind it
Shao Yong Reads Yin and Yang; King Gaozong of Shang Finds Fu Yue
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Questions people ask
Is Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 93 a good fortune?
It is rated Fair Fortune. Too much rain or too little, both are hard, so hold on a little longer. In the hottest days of summer, a good rain will fall on your fields. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.
What does Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 93 say in English?
In spring the rain goes on and on; / in summer it's dry, and the rain stays away. / Only when the hottest days of summer begin / does a soaking rain bring joy to the fields.