Lyrics & Translation
Immerse yourself in the gentle melodies of "Em Gái Miền Tây" by Du Thiên, a beautiful folk-country song that offers a window into the soul of Southern Vietnam. Through its vivid lyrics, you can learn about the serene landscapes of the Mekong Delta, the charming customs, and the heartfelt expressions of love and nostalgia inherent in Vietnamese culture. The song's simple yet profound language makes it an excellent choice for expanding your Vietnamese vocabulary related to nature, relationships, and everyday life in the countryside, while its traditional musical style makes it a special piece for appreciating the rich heritage of Vietnamese music.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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miền /miən/ B1 |
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tây /təj/ B1 |
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gái /ɡaːj/ A2 |
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xinh /sinʔ/ B1 |
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hiền /hjən/ B2 |
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ngoan /ŋoan/ B2 |
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ngọt /ŋɔt/ B1 |
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yêu /iəw/ A1 |
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thương /t͡ɕʊəŋ/ A2 |
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tim /tim/ A1 |
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mắt /mɐt/ A1 |
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tóc /tok/ A2 |
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cười /kuəj/ A1 |
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đi /ɗi/ A1 |
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đời /ɗoj/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Miền Tây mến yêu sanh ra con gái rất là miền mều...
➔ Emphasis using "rất là"
➔ The phrase "rất là" is used for emphasis. It translates to "very" or "really". In this context, it emphasizes that the girls born in the Mekong Delta are especially characteristic of the region.
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Quẹo qua vùng Sa Đéc xuống quẳng đi về Cần Thơ chơi.
➔ Imperative/Informal use of verbs to suggest a journey
➔ The verbs "quẹo", "xuống", and "về" are used informally as suggestions or directions for a journey. They convey a sense of casual travel through the region. Consider it as a very informal travel guide.
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Ôi cái nết thiệt là ngoan hiền.
➔ Emphasis with "thiệt là"
➔ "Thiệt là" is another phrase used for emphasis, similar to "rất là". It means "really" or "truly". Here, it intensifies the description of the girl's good nature.
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Đôi mắt em mộng mơ dáng người mồng căng mơn mở...
➔ Figurative Language (Metaphor)
➔ The line uses figurative language to describe the girl's appearance. "Mộng mơ" means dreamy, and "mồng căng mơn mở" suggests a youthful, full, and inviting figure. It's not literal, but creates an image.
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Xõa tóc dài dài duyên thêm giọng nói ngọt ngào có duyên.
➔ Repetition for emphasis (dài dài)
➔ Repeating "dài" as "dài dài" emphasizes the length of the hair. It translates to "long, long hair" or "very long hair".
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Nhìn nàng mua điều lắm khôn.
➔ Adjective used as an adverb: "lắm"
➔ The word "lắm" is normally an adjective meaning "very much" or "many". Here, it functions somewhat as an adverb, modifying "khôn" (clever/wise). It implies she's very clever or shrewd when buying things. It loosely translates to "very cleverly buying areca nuts". Note that translating Vietnamese this literally is very difficult, there is a significant amount of implication.
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Sáu câu vọng cổ làm lòng đế mê...
➔ Causative verb "làm"
➔ The verb "làm" in this context means "to make" or "to cause". Here, "Sáu câu vọng cổ làm lòng đế mê..." translates to "Six lines of vọng cổ (a traditional Vietnamese musical form) makes my heart infatuated...". The vọng cổ is the *cause* of the speaker's infatuation.
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Đi xa thiệt xa lên miền An Giang Châu Đốc chơi.
➔ Intensification through repetition of adverb + use of spatial prepositions.
➔ Repeating "xa" as "xa thiệt xa" creates a sense of traveling very far. The preposition "lên" (up) indicates the direction of travel (towards An Giang Châu Đốc). Using both helps the listener visualize the journey.
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Chắc phải nơi miền Tây. Chắc anh ở rể trọn đời nơi đây.
➔ Expressing Probability/Desire with "Chắc" + Conditional "phải"
➔ "Chắc" indicates certainty or probability. "Phải" in this context implies a necessity or condition. "Chắc phải nơi miền Tây" conveys the strong probability or desire that he will stay in the Mekong Delta. "Chắc anh ở rể trọn đời nơi đây" emphasizes a strong likelihood or intention to marry and live in the Mekong Delta for the rest of his life.
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