The Song of the Great Wind was a song composed by Liu Bang in 195 BC when he visited his hometown of Pei County after suppressing Ying Bu's rebellion. He prepared a banquet and invited all his old friends and townsfolk to join him. After some drinks, Liu Bang started playing a guqin and sang the Song of the Great Wind.
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《大風歌》 |
Song of the Great Wind |
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大風起兮雲飛揚， |
A great wind came forth, |
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威加海內兮歸故鄉， |
Now that my might rules all within the seas, |
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安得猛士兮守四方！ |
Where will I find brave men |
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