This song is from the Qianlong era (1735–1796) of the Qing dynasty. (source)
Lyrics – PinyinHǎo yī duǒ měi lì de mò lì huā,hǎo yī duǒ měi lì de mò lì huā,fèn fāng měi lì mǎn zhī yáyòu xiāng yòu bái rén rén kuā,ràng wǒ lái jiāng nǐ zhāi xià,sòng géi bié rén jiā, mò lì huā, ya mō lì huā.
Singable EnglishWhat a beautiful jasmine flower!What a beautiful jasmine flower!Buds and blooms are here and there,Pure and fragrant all do declare.Let me gather some with tender care,Sweetness for all to share.Jasmine fair, oh jasmine fair. (source)
TranslationBeautiful jasmine flowerBeautiful jasmine flowerSweet-smelling, beautiful, stems full of budsFragrant and white, everyone praisesLet me pluck you down to give to someoneJasmine flower, jasmine flower
Chinese – 茉莉花好一朵美丽的茉莉花好一朵美丽的茉莉花芬芳美丽满枝桠又香又白人人夸让我来将你摘下送给别人家茉莉花呀茉莉花 (source)
See also YouTube Extras for Plus Members
