If it’s not new and stylish, don’t worry.
It is more important that my clothes are clean,
rather than how extravagant they are.
上循分。下称家。
What you wear should make common sense.
Don’t spend too much money on clothes.
I will wear only what is suitable for my station.
At home, I will wear clothes according to my family
traditions and customs.
对饮食。勿拣择。
Do not fuss and complain about tastes
When you are given something to eat.
When it comes to eating and drinking,
I will not pick and choose my food.
食适可。勿过则。
Eat enough so that you are full,
But do not eat more than you need.
I will only eat the right amount;
I will not over-eat.
年方少。勿饮酒。
During the time when you are young,
Don’t drink liquor or take harmful drugs.
I am still young,
I must not drink alcohol.
饮酒醉。最为丑。
To get drunk is disgraceful and ugly.
Taking drugs brings you nothing but shame.
When I am drunk,
my behavior will turn ugly.
步从容。立端正。
Your walk should be easy and graceful.
When you stand, keep your back tall and straight.
I will always walk composed, with light and even steps.
I will always stand up straight and tall.
揖深圆。拜恭敬。
Your half bows should be deep and full,
And your full bows made with respect.
My bows will always be deep, with hands held in front and
arms rounded.
I will always pay my respect with reverence.
勿践阈。勿跛倚。勿箕踞。勿摇髀。
Watch your step as you enter a doorway. Stand up straight
and don’t lean against the wall.
Do not sit sprawled all over the floor. Or wriggle and
squirm when you walk.
I will not step on doorsills
or stand leaning on one leg.
勿箕踞。勿摇髀。
Do not sit sprawled all over the floor. Or wriggle and
squirm when you walk.
I will not sit with my legs apart or sprawled out.
I will not rock the lower part of my body while standing or
sitting down.
缓揭帘。勿有声。
When closing a door best be careful,
Do it slowly without too much noise.
I will always lift the curtain slowly,
and quietly.
宽转弯。勿触棱。
Whenever crossing a room,
Don’t bump into the table and chairs.