Introduction to Literary Chinese - Lesson 27, Text 2
Adapted from the 1927 book by J. Brandt
一學生致老師信
A Student's Letter to His Teacher
夫子大人尊鑒。敬啟者。[a]
學生[b]。
To the Honorable Teacher, respectfully, from your student.
昨晚自學堂回家。途遇急雨。衣服盡溼。
Last night, I was returning home from school. On the way, I encountered a sudden rainstorm, and my clothes were completely soaked.
今日早起。頭目暈眩。殊覺不適。
This morning, I woke up early with a dizziness in my head and eyes, feeling quite unwell.
想係感受寒氣所致。
I think it may have something to do with the effects of the cold air.
承家慈之命。在家少息。俟病稍愈。即當赴校補課。
I have received orders from my mother to stay at home and have a little rest. As soon as I've somewhat recovered from my illness, I will head to school to make up for the missed lessons.
用特修函請假。
I am writing this letter specially to request a leave of absence.
伏祈鑒察。
I humbly implore your understanding and approval.
敬請鈞安[d]。
With respectful regards,
學生 某某謹上 日月。
Student [Name] respectfully submits this letter on [Date].
式面信
送東大師中學校呈
王大先生玉山甫
文啓[e]
某某敬緘
式背信
謹月日封