Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the lyrical depth of 'Unsullied' (不染), a song renowned for its profound, classical-style Mandarin and emotional complexity. Listening to this piece, especially Sa Dingding's intimate 'Piano Special Edition,' is an excellent way to learn sophisticated Chinese expressions related to melancholy, philosophy, and regret, providing context to the language often found in Wuxia or Xianxia dramas.
Key Vocabulary
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đời /ɗɤ̆j/ A1 |
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hoa /hwa/ A1 |
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lòng /lɔŋ/ A2 |
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thời gian /tʰwɔ̞j zaŋ/ A2 |
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bụi trần /buj tɹǎn/ B1 |
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hồi ức /hɔ̞j ǔk/ B1 |
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trái tim /tɹǎj tǐm/ A2 |
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hối hận /hɔ̞j hǎn/ B1 |
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say /ʂǎj/ A2 |
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đau đớn /ɗǎΨ ɗớn/ B1 |
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bay /bǎj/ A2 |
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nở /nố/ A2 |
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héo khô /hɛɔ xô/ B1 |
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phù hoa /fù hwa/ B2 |
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thị phi /tʰị fi/ B2 |
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ngang trái /ŋaŋ tɹǎj/ B1 |
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rượu /ʐɨ̂əw/ A2 |
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nhạt /ɲăt/ B1 |
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dứt /zɨ̆t/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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sao liệu được sự đời ngang trái
➔ Can be used with the phrase 'sao liệu được' to express doubt or questioning about whether something is possible or not.
➔ 'sao liệu được' indicates questioning or doubt about the possibility of an event or situation.
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Đóa hoa trong lòng đã héo khô
➔ The phrase 'đã héo khô' is used to describe the completion of an action in the past, indicating that the flower has withered.
➔ The prefix 'đã' marks the past tense, emphasizing the completion of the action, and 'héo khô' describes the state of the flower.
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trên đời ngang trái
➔ The phrase 'ngang trái' functions as an adjective meaning 'unfair' or 'contrary', often used to describe the world or circumstances.
➔ 'ngang trái' describes situations or circumstances that are unjust or contrary to expectations.
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trở về lại lúc đầu
➔ The phrase 'trở về lại' emphasizes returning to the original point or beginning, with 'lúc đầu' meaning 'the first time' or 'initially'.
➔ Reinforces the idea of returning to the beginning or origin, with 'lúc đầu' specifically referring to the initial moment.
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lướt qua chút dư vị của rượu lòng
➔ The phrase 'lướt qua' is used metaphorically to mean 'glide over' or 'skim through,' often referring to memories, feelings, or impressions.
➔ It conveys the idea of briefly touching upon or experiencing the residual feelings or memories associated with something, like a sip of alcohol.
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