Lyrics & Translation
Embark on a linguistic and cultural journey through "Bài Ca Đất Phương Nam." This iconic song, performed beautifully by Phương Mỹ Chi, is a heartfelt ode to Southern Vietnam. Learning its lyrics will introduce you to rich Vietnamese vocabulary related to nature, history, and emotions, while its folk melodies offer a glimpse into the soul of Vietnamese music, making it a special piece for language learners to connect with the country's heritage.
Key Vocabulary
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ngựa /ŋɨəˀ/ A1 |
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phi /fiː/ A2 |
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tàu /táw/ A1 |
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sóng /sóŋ/ A1 |
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bờ /ɓɤː/ A2 |
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nhạn /ɲǎn/ B1 |
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kêu /kəːw/ A2 |
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buồm /buəm/ A2 |
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phương /fɤŋ/ B1 |
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Nam /naːm/ A1 |
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thăng trầm /tʰăːŋ t͡ɕɐm/ B2 |
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giông tố /zɔŋ tɔ/ B2 |
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thủy triều /tʰɨt rĩəw/ B2 |
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đất /ɗăːt/ A1 |
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Hạt mầm /hát mɐm/ B1 |
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tình yêu /tiŋ iəw/ A1 |
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xanh /sǎŋ/ A1 |
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vươn /vuəːn/ B1 |
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trăng /tɾaːŋ/ A1 |
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gió /zɨɔ/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Còn đâu đây tiếng vó ngựa phi,
➔ Present continuous tense
➔ The phrase 'Còn đâu đây' is used to express an ongoing action or a current state, similar to the present continuous tense in English, highlighting the continuity of the sound of galloping horses.
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mà ngỡ con tàu vỗ sóng bờ xa.
➔ Conjunction 'mà'
➔ The conjunction 'mà' is used to contrast or introduce a surprising element, here comparing the sound of galloping horses to the waves hitting a distant shore.
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Nỉ non sao tiếng nhạn kêu chiều,
➔ Interrogative particle 'sao'
➔ The interrogative particle 'sao' is used to express surprise or emphasis, here highlighting the softness of the evening call of the wild geese.
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Dẫu trải qua thăng trầm giông tố,
➔ Concession with 'dẫu'
➔ The word 'dẫu' introduces a concessive clause, indicating that despite the ups and downs and storms, the love for the land remains.
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mãi dâng cho đời bài tình ca
➔ Verb in infinitive form 'dâng'
➔ The verb 'dâng' in its infinitive form is used to express the continuous action of offering a love song to life, emphasizing dedication and timelessness.
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