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翻译《Edelweiss》歌词

“In German, 'edel' means noble and 'weiss' means white. The symbolic meanings of the edelweiss flower are daring, courage and noble purity. These meanings are derived from the plant’s ability to grow in harsh mountain climates and from its pure white coloring. ”    From-- http://www.uwec.edu/centers/vball/upload/VB_13_Program.pdf

 Compare the original lyrics and the different translations:

Up to the time of my writing all the translations that I have seen treated the line "Blossom of snow may you bloom and grow" as "Blossom of snow(暗指雪绒花),  may you bloom and grow".  The result of this miss-interpretation was that the symbolic characterristic of the Edelweiss,  the courage and the endurance,  originally in the English lyrics was omitted from the translation.   The miss-interpretation also led to repetition, which makes listener to feel chowing on some thing over and over.

I love this song and I know that it will survive me.   That is why I dare to "老生常谈" one more time.  I simply want to present a full image of the adorable flower according to the song writer's English lyrics. 

Thank 【美语坛春之声歌曲活动】,  which provides a platform for me to deliver my thought.


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