Detailed Translation Comparison
Quote by Lao Tzu
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English
Translation 1
35
Hold fast to the great form (Tao), And all the world will come. They come and will encounter no harm; But enjoy comfort, peace, and health.
When there are music and dainties, Passing strangers will stay.
But the words uttered by Tao, How insipid and tasteless! We look at it; it is imperceptible. We listen to it; it is inaudible. We use it; it is inexhaustible.
Characters:
366
Words:
67
Comments:
0
Last updated:
2026-02-13 13:43
Chinese
Translation 2
35
執大象，天下往。
往而不害，安﹑平﹑太。
樂與餌，過客止，
道之出口，淡乎其無味，
視之不足見，
聽之不足聞，
用之不足既。
Characters:
66
Words:
8
Comments:
0
Last updated:
2026-02-13 13:43
Comparison Metrics
Character Difference
-300
chars shorter
Translation 2 vs Translation 1
Word Count Difference
-59
words less
Translation 2 vs Translation 1
Similarity Score
2.2%
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