蓬門未識綺羅香， A poor girl had never worn brocade, 

擬托良媒益自傷。not least no matchmaker she could find.

誰愛風流高格調， Who could appreciate her character and nature,

共憐時世儉梳妝。but looking after the fashion and make-up.

敢將十指夸針巧， Her nimble fingers could do excellent needlework,

不把雙眉斗畫長。but disdain competing draw eyebrows with others.

苦恨年年壓金線， Lament she did the embroidery every year,

為他人作嫁衣裳。busy making wedding gowns for wealthy girls.