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Zheng Yi Feng: Xing Shu Banner

Dynasty
Modern Era
1912 CE-Present
Author
Zheng Yi Feng
1911 CE-1989 CE
字体 Script
Running script
Zheng Yi Feng was originally from Minhou, Fujian, China. He graduated from Fujian College in China. During the Sino-Japanese War, he served as a war correspondent, and after the restoration he came south to work in education. He was principal of Sin Min Primary School in Sungai Petani, Kedah, and Xinhua Primary School in Parit Buntar, Perak. He was skilled in many script styles. This couplet carries the structural spirit of Sui steles; although written in running script, it still shows a forged strength and imposing presence.
Transcription

What can I ask when ill fortune hangs above me? Before I dare turn around, I have already struck my head.

With a broken hat I cover my face through the noisy market; in a leaking boat I carry wine across midstream.

With stern brows I face the scorn of thousands; with bowed head I willingly serve as a humble ox for the children.

I hide in my small room and make it my own realm, caring not for winter, summer, spring, or autumn.