Fine China – English Lyrics

• By: Chris Brown
• Album: X

Lyrics & Translation

Learn English with Chris Brown's “Fine China,” a song that blends nostalgic R&B with a modern sensibility. The lyrics offer a chance to explore metaphors and romantic expressions, as Brown compares a woman's value and delicacy to that of fine china. The song's energetic and soulful vibe makes it a fun and engaging way to pick up new vocabulary and phrasing.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
adore /əˈdɔːr/ B2	verb - to love and respect (someone) deeply
waste /weɪst/ B1	verb - to use something carelessly or extravagantly
different /ˈdɪfərənt/ A2	adjective - not the same as another or others
replaceable /rɪˈpleɪsəbl/ B2	adjective - able to be replaced
chase /tʃeɪs/ B1	verb - to pursue or follow someone or something noun - the act of pursuing someone or something
dangerous /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/ B1	adjective - able or likely to cause harm or injury
generous /ˈdʒenərəs/ B2	adjective - showing a readiness to give more of something, as money or time, than is strictly necessary or expected
irreplaceable /ɪrɪˈpleɪsəbl/ C1	adjective - impossible to replace if lost or damaged
collectible /kəˈlektəbl/ B2	adjective - suitable for collecting; of interest to collectors
favorite /ˈfeɪvərɪt/ A2	adjective - most liked or enjoyed
soul /soʊl/ B1	noun - the spiritual or immaterial part of a human being or animal
belong /bɪˈlɒŋ/ A2	verb - to be the property of someone; to feel like a part of a particular place or group
find /faɪnd/ A1	verb - discover or locate something
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - an intense feeling of affection verb - to have a strong affection for someone
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a whole
game /ɡeɪm/ A2	noun - a form of play or sport, especially a competitive one played according to rules

Key Grammar Structures

• Baby, does he do it for you?

  ➔ Auxiliary verb 'do' for questions in present simple

  ➔ This line uses the auxiliary verb "does" to form a question in the present simple tense.

• When he's finished, does he step back and adore you?

  ➔ Present continuous in subordinate clause ('he's finished' = he has finished)

  ➔ The contraction "he's finished" represents "he has finished," using the present perfect to describe a completed action that has relevance to the present.

• I won't let him waste it, oh no-n (Ow!)

  ➔ Future simple with 'will not' (won't) for negation

  ➔ The contraction "won't" is the negative form of "will," used to express a future intention or refusal.

• He's so replaceable

  ➔ Contraction 'He's' as 'He is' + adjective

  ➔ This uses the contraction "He's" meaning "He is," followed by the adjective "replaceable" to describe the person.

• You're worth the chase you're putting on

  ➔ Contraction 'You're' as 'You are' + possessive structure ('worth the chase')

  ➔ The line starts with the contraction "You're" meaning "You are," followed by the idiom "worth the chase," which implies someone is valuable and deserves effort.

• It's alright, I'm not dangerous

  ➔ Contractions 'It's' and 'I'm' for 'It is' and 'I am'

  ➔ This sentence effectively uses contractions "It's" ("It is") and "I'm" ("I am") to create a more conversational and direct tone.

• When you're mine, I'll be generous

  ➔ Future simple with 'will' (I'll) + adverb of manner ('generous')

  ➔ This line uses the contraction "I'll" for "I will," indicating a future action, and "generous" acts as an adjective describing how the speaker will be.

• You're irreplaceable, a collectible

  ➔ Adjective as noun complement ('irreplaceable', 'collectible') after 'You're'

  ➔ This line uses "You're" ("You are") followed by two descriptive adjectives, "irreplaceable" and "collectible," functioning as complements to the subject "You."

• Took me a while (Yeah) to find your love (Hey!)

  ➔ Past simple ('Took') + infinitive ('to find')

  ➔ This expresses a past action using the simple past tense "Took," followed by an infinitive phrase "to find your love" explaining the purpose or result.