Detailed Translation Comparison
Quote by Lao Tzu
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English
Translation 1
53
If I had but little knowledge I should, in walking on a broad way, Fear getting off the road.
Broad ways are extremely even, But people are fond of bypaths.
The courts are exceedingly splendid, While the fields are exceedingly weedy, And the granaries are exceedingly empty.
Elegant clothes are worn, Sharp weapons are carried, Food and drinks are enjoyed beyond limit, And wealth and treasures are accumulated in excess. This is robbery and extravagance. This is indeed not Tao (the Way).
Characters:
493
Words:
83
Comments:
0
Last updated:
2026-02-13 13:43
Chinese
Translation 2
53
δ½Ώζδ»ηΆζη₯οΌθ‘ζΌε€§ιγ
ε―ζ½ζ―ηγ
倧ιηε€·οΌθζ°ε₯½εΎγ
ζηι€οΌ
η°ηθͺοΌ
εηθοΌ
ζζηΆ΅οΌ
εΈΆε©εοΌ
ει£²ι£οΌθ²‘貨ζι€οΌ
ζ―θ¬ηθͺγ
γηθͺγοΌιιγδΉγεγ
Characters:
87
Words:
12
Comments:
0
Last updated:
2026-02-13 13:43
Comparison Metrics
Character Difference
-406
chars shorter
Translation 2 vs Translation 1
Word Count Difference
-71
words less
Translation 2 vs Translation 1
Similarity Score
1.9%
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