Lyrics & Translation
Discover the rich language and emotional depth of Vietnamese music through J.ADE's 'Câu Trả Lời.' This song offers a glimpse into modern V-Pop, with its catchy melodies and relatable themes of love and communication. Explore how J.ADE, a Vietnam Idol star, uses her songwriting to express personal experiences and connect with listeners.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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tin nhắn /ˈtɪn ˈɲắn/ A2 |
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vội vã /ˈvoj ˈvaː/ B1 |
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nhanh /ɲan/ A1 |
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câu /kəw/ A1 |
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vội vàng /ˈvoj ˈvaːŋ/ B1 |
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phũ phàng /ˈfuː ˈfaːŋ/ B2 |
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bạn thân /ˈɓaːn ˈtʰən/ A2 |
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thương /tʰɨəŋ/ A2 |
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yêu /jeəw/ A1 |
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giận hờn /ˈzən ˈhəːn/ B2 |
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vô tâm /vo taːm/ B2 |
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tên /t̪eɪn/ A1 |
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tình yêu /ˈtɪŋ ˈʔiəw/ A2 |
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giấu /zəw/ B1 |
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trả lời /ˈʈaː ˈləːj/ A2 |
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vắng tanh /ˈvɐŋ ˈtan/ B2 |
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chia tay /t͡ɕiə taːj/ B1 |
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đắng cay /ˈɗɐŋ ˈkaj/ B2 |
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mong /mɔŋ/ B1 |
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yên vui /jeːn vui/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Là bạn thân? Chắc không
➔ Question formation with ellipsis
➔ The full sentence would be something like "Chúng ta là bạn thân? Chắc chắn là không phải bạn thân" but parts are omitted for brevity and emphasis. The phrase "chắc không" implies a negative answer to the implied question.
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Hình như ta vẫn chưa Gọi là thương, gọi là yêu
➔ Parallel structure with omission
➔ The repetition of "gọi là" (called) creates a parallel structure. Also, the sentence implies: "Hình như ta vẫn chưa được gọi là thương, chưa được gọi là yêu". The "được" is implied.
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"Thuê bao quý khách", từng câu đang chê trách
➔ Present continuous tense to describe an ongoing feeling/effect (of the recorded message)
➔ The phrase "đang chê trách" (is criticizing) uses the present continuous tense to convey the ongoing and continuous feeling of being criticized by the automated message.
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Vì anh đã vô tâm cho dòng tin mang dấu chấm
➔ Causative construction with "cho"
➔ The word "cho" in this context indicates causation. "Vì anh đã vô tâm cho dòng tin mang dấu chấm" means "Because you were indifferent, (which) caused the message to carry a full stop (ending)". It's not directly translating 'give', but rather 'cause' or 'result in'.
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Tên anh không khó, nhưng tìm anh hoài không có
➔ Adversative conjunction "nhưng" (but)
➔ The conjunction "nhưng" connects two contrasting ideas: the easy accessibility of his name, versus the inability to find him.
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Giờ em chỉ nghe rằng "Thuê bao quý khách", mang anh xa cách
➔ Relative clause/reduced relative clause with "mang"
➔ "Mang anh xa cách" can be interpreted as a reduced relative clause. The full form could be something like "Thuê bao quý khách, cái mà mang anh xa cách". 'Mang' means to bring, carry, or in this context, cause.
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Lời yêu thương mà em vẫn chưa ngỏ lời với anh
➔ Relative Clause with "mà"
➔ "Lời yêu thương mà em vẫn chưa ngỏ lời với anh" contains a relative clause introduced by "mà" (that/which). The clause modifies "Lời yêu thương" (words of love).
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