烟笼寒水月笼沙，
A foggy moon covers the cold river water and white sand bank.
夜泊秦淮近酒家。
Our boat parks near the wine house along the Qinhuai River.
商女不知亡国恨，
A young girl sings, without knowing the bitterness and hatred of losing her country.
隔江犹唱后庭花
She sings “Jade Trees and Backyard Flowers” loudly across the river.
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