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谷神不死，
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The valley spirit never perishes, |
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是谓玄牝。
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It is called the mysterious womb. |
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玄牝之门，
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The gateway of the mysterious womb, |
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是谓天地根。
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Is the root of heaven and earth. |
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绵绵若存，
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Endlessly enduring, |
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用之不勤。
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Its use is never exhausted. |