"As they sailed north from the South China Sea, to the starboard side they suddenly saw a splendorous island rising out of the waves. Some sailors were so astonished that they blurted out, 'Ilha Formosa!' [What a beautiful island!]"
「當他們從中國海往北航行之時，突然在右舷方向發現一座大島浮現在波濤間，峻麗非常，『Ilha Formosa !（美麗之島）』有水手不禁如此驚喊。」