Lyrics & Translation
Dive into "Anh Vui" by Phạm Kỳ, an emotionally resonant Vietnamese ballad that offers a unique window into the nuances of Vietnamese language and culture. Through its poignant lyrics, you can learn expressions of profound sorrow and ironic happiness, while experiencing the rich storytelling common in Vietnamese music. The song's blend of traditional balladry with modern remixes makes it a special piece for language learners to appreciate both lyrical depth and contemporary musical trends.
Key Vocabulary
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vui /vi/ A1 |
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nghẹn /ŋən/ B1 |
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tuôn /tuən/ B1 |
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trao /ʈaːo/ A2 |
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tự hào /tɨ̌ haːo/ B1 |
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nhường /ɲuəŋ/ B2 |
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giật /zit/ B1 |
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ngỡ /ŋə̃/ B2 |
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xứng đáng /zɨ̌ŋ daŋ/ B1 |
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nhẫn /ɲən/ A2 |
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cưới /kuəj/ A1 |
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tinh /tiŋ/ A2 |
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xinh /siŋ/ A1 |
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đáng giá /daŋ ɣiə/ B1 |
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bồi hồi /bɔi hɔi/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Nếu không bận thì tới chung vui
➔ Conditional clause (Nếu… thì…)
➔ The words "Nếu" (if) and "thì" (then) introduce a condition that must be met before the action "tới chung vui" (come to celebrate) can happen.
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Thôi anh cúp máy đây
➔ Particle "đây" for immediate action
➔ "đây" at the end of the sentence adds a sense of immediacy to the verb "cúp" (hang up), similar to "right now" in English.
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Cảm ơn, vì em ngỏ lời mời
➔ Causal clause with "vì" (because)
➔ "vì" introduces the reason for gratitude: "because you offered an invitation".
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Anh vui đến nổi nghệng ngào
➔ Resultative particle "đến" + intensifier "nổi"
➔ "đến" shows a result that is so strong it reaches the level expressed by "nổi" (so, extremely).
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Nếu là anh cũng sẽ yêu thôi
➔ Future modal "sẽ" in a conditional clause
➔ "sẽ" signals a future action (will) that is dependent on the condition expressed by "Nếu là anh" (if it were me).
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Giờ mình cứ ngỡ anh đứng cạnh em trong lễ cưới
➔ "cứ" + verb for permissive/continuative meaning (just/anyway)
➔ The particle "cứ" before "ngỡ" gives a sense of "just assume" or "simply think".
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Cũng đúng thôi!
➔ Adverb "cũng" for agreement / affirmation
➔ "cũng" adds a tone of agreement, similar to "indeed" or "that's right".
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Anh làm gì xứng đáng với em...
➔ Rhetorical question using "làm gì" (what can I do?)
➔ "làm gì" here is not a literal inquiry but expresses self‑doubt, akin to "what can I possibly do?".
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