Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the evocative world of Cantonese pop with Stephanie Cheng's impactful track, “13樓的大笨象” (The Elephant on the 13th Floor). This song offers a compelling way to learn Cantonese through its rock-infused melody and deeply relatable lyrics about unspoken truths in relationships. By exploring its themes of avoidance and emotional honesty, listeners can gain insight into colloquial expressions and nuanced emotional vocabulary in Cantonese, making it a special and enriching learning experience.
Key Vocabulary
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原諒 (yuánliàng) /juɛn˨˩ laŋ˥˩/ B1 |
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愛 (ài) /aɪ̯˥˩/ A1 |
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感覺 (gǎnjué) /kɑn˨˩ tɕɥœ˧˥/ B1 |
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逃避 (táobì) /tʰɑʊ˧˥ pi˥˩/ B2 |
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快樂 (kuàilè) /kʰwaɪ̯˥˩ lɤ˥˩/ A1 |
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分手 (fēnshǒu) /fən˥ ʃɤʊ˨˩/ B1 |
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假 (jiǎ) /tɕja˨˩/ A2 |
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傾向 (qīngxiàng) /t͡ɕʰɪŋ˥ ɕjɑŋ˥˩/ B2 |
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忍 (rěn) /ʐən˨˩/ B2 |
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舒暢 (shūchàng) /ʂu˥ t͡ʃʰɑŋ˥˩/ B2 |
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象 (xiàng) /ɕjɑŋ˥˩/ A2 |
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撫養 (fǔyǎng) /fu˨˩ jɑŋ˨˩/ B2 |
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寂寞 (jìmò) /t͡ɕi˥˩ mwo˥˩/ B1 |
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悶 (mèn) /mən˥˩/ B2 |
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熱戀 (rèliàn) /ʐɤ˥˩ ljɛn˥˩/ B2 |
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死 (sǐ) /sɿ˨˩/ A1 |
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關鍵 (guānjiàn) /kwan˥ t͡ɕjɛn˥˩/ B1 |
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爽快 (shuǎngkuài) /ʂwɑŋ˨˩ kʰwaɪ̯˥˩/ B1 |
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蠢 (chǔn) /t͡ʂʰwən˨˩/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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為何人傾向 做什麼都要一雙
➔ Using 為何 to ask 'why' and 會 to express expectation or assumption.
➔ The structure **為何 + subject + ...** is used to ask 'why' in Chinese.
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在廳的 正中央
➔ Using 在+ place noun + 的 to indicate location or position.
➔ 在 expresses 'at' or 'in' a location, and 的 connects it to the noun to specify the position.
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都要將那 門閤上
➔ Using 都 to emphasize 'all' or 'every', + 要 to indicate necessity, and 将 + object + 上 to indicate 'close' or 'shut'.
➔ 都 emphasizes inclusiveness or universality, 要 indicates necessity or obligation, and 将 + object + 上 depicts action of closing or placing something on top.
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偏偏心照不宣
➔ Using 偏偏 to indicate 'just' or 'precisely when something happens', and 心照不宣 describing mutual understanding without explicitly stating.
➔ 偏偏 indicates that something happens at exactly that moment or in a stubborn manner, and 心照不宣 refers to mutual understanding without explicit words.
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再大錯事 正在醞釀
➔ Using 再 to mean 'again' or 'further', and 正在 to indicate ongoing action, or process of brewing or developing.
➔ 再 indicates repetition or addition, and 正在 emphasizes that an action is currently in progress or being formulated.
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很多想 不愛就不愛
➔ Using 很多 to mean 'a lot of', and 就 to imply a direct consequence or decision.
➔ 很多 indicates a large quantity or extent, and 就 is used to link a cause and effect or decisive action directly following.
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