答案 – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: 楊坤, 郭采潔

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language through music is a fantastic way to immerse yourself in its culture and nuances. The song '答案' (The Answer) by Yang Kun and Amber Kuo is a great starting point for Mandarin learners. Its conversational lyrics about the universal theme of love make it relatable and easier to understand. The contrasting vocal styles also help in distinguishing different tones and expressions. By listening to this song, you can pick up common vocabulary related to emotions and relationships, and the catchy melody will help you remember new phrases. What makes this song special is its philosophical take on love, which will not only improve your language skills but also give you a glimpse into modern Chinese pop culture.

[English]

There's a simple question: What is love?

Is it a flavor or just gravity?

Ever since my first love, it was sweet at first

Then storms followed right after

Love is like the blue sky, white clouds, a clear blue day, suddenly a storm

No place to hide, always catching us off guard

People are like having a bad cold—sneezing, fever, needing rest

Hot and cold alternates, joy and hesitation, never tiring of it

The dizzying question: What is love?

It's so real but also so suspicious

After studying many vows—endless, unbreakable

The more I try to explain, the more it gets confusing

So they say, how long is forever? Short or long? Always too regretful

Everyone has their own experience

That feeling sometimes soars, sometimes falls, sometimes makes you cry

A touching movie—experience it yourself, don't complain about the ticket price

Like wine and coffee, both water

One makes you awake, the other makes you drunk

Can feelings be like that?

Some are gentle, some tear your heart apart

So they say, how long is forever? Short or long? Very slow

Everyone has their own way of measuring

Mystical promises, oaths, even lies—own your understanding

Maybe years, maybe moments—you'll find your own answer

So they say, how long is forever? Short or long? Very slow

Everyone has their own way of measuring

Mystical promises, oaths, even lies—own your understanding

Maybe years, maybe moments—you'll find your own answer

...

[Chinese]

有個簡單的問題 什麼是愛情?

它是否是一種味道 還是引力?

從我初戀那天起 先是甜蜜

然後緊接就會有風雨

愛就像 藍天白雲 晴空萬里 突然暴風雨

無處躲避 總是讓人始料不及

人就像 患重感冒 打著噴嚏 發燒要休息

冷熱交替 歡喜猶豫 樂此不疲

叫人頭暈的問題 什麼叫愛情?

它是那麼的真實又很可疑

研究過許多誓言 海枯石爛

發覺越想要解釋越亂

所以説 永遠多長 永遠短暫 永遠很遺憾

每個人有每個人不同的體驗

那滋味時而在飛 時而下墜 時而又落淚

動人電影 自己體會別嫌票太貴

比如美酒和咖啡都是水

可一個讓你醒一個讓你醉

那麼感情能否以此類推?

有的很平淡有的撕心裂肺

所以說 永遠多長 永遠短暫 永遠很緩慢

每個人有每個人不同的計算

神秘的諾言誓言 甚至謊言 自己去領悟

也許多年 也許瞬間 你自有答案

所以說 永遠多長 永遠短暫 永遠很緩慢

每個人有每個人不同的計算

神秘的諾言誓言 甚至謊言 自己去領悟

也許多年 也許瞬間 你自有答案

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
愛情 /àiqíng/ B1	noun - romantic love
味道 /wèidào/ B2	noun - taste or flavor
引力 /yǐnlì/ C1	noun - gravity
甜蜜 /tiánmì/ B2	adjective - sweet and joyful
風雨 /fēngyǔ/ B2	noun - wind and rain, metaphor for difficulties
藍天 /lántiān/ B1	noun - blue sky
暴風雨 /bàofēngyǔ/ B2	noun - storm
患重感冒 /huànzhòng gǎnmào/ C2	phrase - to suffer from severe cold
打著噴嚏 /dǎzhe pēntì/ C2	phrase - sneezing
發燒 /fāshāo/ B2	verb - to have a fever
交替 /jiāotì/ B2	verb - to alternate
歡喜 /huānxǐ/ B1	adjective - joyful, pleased
樂此不疲 /lècǐbùpí/ C1	phrase - happy to continue doing something endlessly
頭暈 /tóu yūn/ C1	noun - dizziness

Key Grammar Structures

• 它是否是一種味道 還是引力?

  ➔ The use of "是否" introduces a yes/no question, similar to 'whether'.

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• 每個人有每個人不同的體驗

  ➔ The phrase "有...不同的" expresses possession and difference among subjects.

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• 有的很平淡有的撕心裂肺

  ➔ The pattern "有的...有的..." indicates variability or contrasting experiences among subjects.

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• 自己去領悟

  ➔ The verb "去" followed by another verb signifies a deliberate action or effort to do something.

  ➔ It shows the effort to "understand" or "perceive" something actively.

• 也許多年 也許瞬間 你自有答案

  ➔ The use of "也許" indicates possibility or uncertainty about time or outcome.

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• 人生像藍天白雲

  ➔ The phrase "像..." is used for similes, meaning "like" or "as".

  ➔ Used to compare life to a scene of clear sky and clouds, illustrating its unpredictability.