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Yue Lao Love Poem No. 44: From the Thousand Character Classic

Yue Lao Love Poem No. 44 is rated Good Fortune, and its story is “From the Thousand Character Classic”. In plain words: Near or far, you're one family. When two hearts face the same way, distance isn't a problem.

Good Fortune
Near and far, all are one body;all the guests come home to the king.

Original Chinese

遐邇一體率賓歸王

The story behind it

From the Thousand Character Classic

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Questions people ask

Is Yue Lao Love Poem No. 44 a good fortune?

It is rated Good Fortune. Near or far, you're one family. When two hearts face the same way, distance isn't a problem. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.

What does Yue Lao Love Poem No. 44 say about love?

Near or far, you're one family. When two hearts face the same way, distance isn't a problem.

What does Yue Lao Love Poem No. 44 say in English?

Near and far, all are one body; / all the guests come home to the king.

Different temples may use slightly different versions.

A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.

Chinese poem font: Wang Han-zong Li Shu (GPL v2), with a few added glyphs