我小时候贫贱，所以学会了不少鄙贱的技艺。

When young, I was lowly. So I became skilled in many humble occupations.

对于同贫贱共患难的夫妻来说，一旦永诀，是更为悲哀的。

The couples sharing with straw is more sad once separated by death.

长寿而贫贱的人，是因为他过去慈爱动物而却吝于施舍。

To live a long life but is poor. This is because in the past one loved animal but was stingy and miserly.

就凭你的美丽，你都可以把这一带任何一个女子比下去，无论出身高贵的还是出身贫贱的；我是作为一个务实的人和一个好心人才对你说这话。

You can hold your own for beauty against any woman of these parts, gentle or simple; I say, it to you as a practical man and well-wisher.