Re: 但愿人长久，千里共婵娟。
Posted by glotynn on 2006/12/14 16:27:10
Yes, Geo, you're right.
惟恐琼楼玉宇，高处不胜寒
The sentence also implies that when one is promoted to a high position and lives a wealthy life, he may be isolated by his pals, friends, or colleagues, and no longer feel as warm as during the earlier time in lower position.
惟恐琼楼玉宇，高处不胜寒
The sentence also implies that when one is promoted to a high position and lives a wealthy life, he may be isolated by his pals, friends, or colleagues, and no longer feel as warm as during the earlier time in lower position.
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