English Original
On Fajiu Hill, there grew many mulberry bushes. Among them lived a bird resembling a crow, yet distinguished by its colorful head, white bill, and red claws. Its call echoed its name: Jingwei. Legend says this bird was the youngest daughter of Emperor Yandi. While playing by the East Sea, she drowned and never returned, transforming into Jingwei. The bird would often carry twigs and stones from the western mountains to the East Sea, determined to fill it.
For a small bird, filling the sea in this manner is an immense task. Yet, its unwavering determination and tenacity are truly commendable.
中文翻译
发鸠山上生长着许多桑树。林中栖息着一只外形似乌鸦的鸟，但它头羽斑斓，嘴白爪红，其鸣叫声如同它的名字：精卫。相传，此鸟是炎帝的小女儿所化。她在东海边嬉戏时不幸溺水身亡，化作精卫鸟。精卫常从西山衔来树枝和石块，投入东海，立志要将大海填平。
对于一只小鸟而言，以此法填海何其艰难！然而，它这份坚定的决心与毅力，却是难能可贵的。