華生 – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: 陳綺貞
• Album: 沙發海

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a delightful linguistic journey with Cheer Chen's "華生" (Bromance). This sweet and introspective song offers a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in Mandarin Chinese through its heartfelt lyrics about friendship and connection. Its clear vocals and relatable themes make it an excellent choice for language learners, providing insight into conversational Chinese and the nuances of expressing affection and loyalty. Discover what makes this song special as you deepen your appreciation for both the language and Cheer Chen's unique artistry.

[English]

Why not just treat me as a friend who’s a little bit obsessed

A friend who’s a little bit obsessed

Unraveling the layers to find out you're so special

It seems no one else can see through you but me

You always prefer to walk on the left side

The way you write is always crooked and slanted

You like to leave just a little coffee in your cup

You hate fake politeness that forces others to say how they feel

Wherever you're headed, I’ll follow you

Let me be caught in the rain for you

Your love, hatred, passions, and tenderness

I refuse to let any of it go

Your idea of freedom is just not contacting each other for a long time

When we meet, we can drink beers all night

My research reveals you don’t really know how to socialize

It must be because you love me too

Wherever you're going, I’ll follow you

In a past life, I must have saved the galaxy

Wherever you're headed, I’ll follow you

The best friend in the world is you

...

Why not just treat me as a friend who’s a little bit obsessed

A friend who’s a little bit obsessed

Unraveling the layers to find out you're so special

It seems no one else can see through you but me

Unraveling the layers to find out you're so special

It seems no one else can see through you but me

No one else but me can see through you

...

[Chinese]

不如就把我當作是一個

有那麼一點點偏執的朋友

抽絲剝繭 發現你是如此的特別

好像除了我 沒人能把你看透

你走路總是喜歡走左邊

你寫的字總是歪歪又斜斜

你喝咖啡總是喜歡剩一些些

你最討厭逼別人表態的虛偽

你要去哪裡 我都跟著你

讓我為你淋一場雨

你的愛恨情仇 瀟灑和溫柔

我都不想放過

你的自由就是很久不聯絡

一見了面可以喝整夜的啤酒

我的研究 發現你並不懂應酬

那一定 是因為你也愛著我

你要去哪裡 我都跟著你

上輩子 我一定是拯救了銀河系

你要去哪裡 我都跟著你

全世界最棒的朋友是你

不如就把我當作是一個

有那麼一點點偏執的朋友

抽絲剝繭 發現你是如此的特別

好像除了我 沒人能把你看透

抽絲剝繭 發現你是如此的特別

好像除了我 沒人能把你看透

除了我 沒人能把你看透

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
朋友 (péngyou) /pʰəŋ˧˥jou̯/ A1	noun - friend
偏執 (piānzhí) /pʰjɛn˥t͡ʂɨ̌/ C1	adjective - paranoid; stubborn; biassed
抽絲剝繭 (chōusībōjiǎn) /t͡ʂʰoʊ̯˥sɿ˥pwoʊ̯˥t͡ɕjɛn˨˩/ C2	verb - to analyze meticulously; to get to the bottom of something
發現 (fāxiàn) /fa˥ɕjɛn˥˩/ A2	verb - to discover; to find
特別 (tèbié) /tʰɤ˥˩pjɛ˧˥/ B1	adjective - special; particular
看透 (kàntòu) /kʰan˥˩tʰoʊ̯˥˩/ B2	verb - to see through; to understand completely
喜歡 (xǐhuan) /ɕi˨˩xwɑn/ A1	verb - to like
字 (zì) /t͡sz̩˥˩/ A1	noun - character; word
歪歪斜斜 (wāiwāixiéxié) /waɪ̯waɪ̯ɕjɛ˧˥ɕjɛ˧˥/ B2	adjective - crooked; askew
咖啡 (kāfēi) /kʰa˥feɪ̯/ A1	noun - coffee
討厭 (tǎoyàn) /tʰɑʊ̯˨˩jɛn˥˩/ A2	verb - to dislike; to hate
虛偽 (xūwěi) /ɕy˥weɪ̯˨˩/ B2	adjective - hypocritical; false
愛恨情仇 (àihènqíngchóu) /aɪ̯˥˩xən˥˩t͡ɕʰiŋ˧˥t͡ʂʰoʊ̯˧˥/ C1	noun - love, hate, passion, and enmity
溫柔 (wēnróu) /wən˥ʐoʊ̯˧˥/ B1	adjective - gentle; tender
自由 (zìyóu) /t͡sz̩˥˩joʊ̯˧˥/ A2	noun - freedom
啤酒 (píjiǔ) /pʰi˧˥t͡ɕjoʊ̯˨˩/ A1	noun - beer
研究 (yánjiū) /jɛn˧˥d͡ʒjoʊ̯/ B1	noun - research; study
應酬 (yìngchou) /iŋ˥˩t͡ʂʰoʊ̯/ B2	verb - to have social intercourse; to socialize
拯救 (zhěngjiù) /ʈ͡ʂɤŋ˨˩t͡ɕjoʊ̯/ B2	verb - to save; to rescue

Key Grammar Structures

• 把我當作是一個有那麼一點點偏執的朋友

  ➔ 把 + object + 當作 + a/noun phrase

  ➔ '把' introduces the disposal or handling of an object in relation to the verb.

• 你走路總是喜歡走左邊

  ➔ 総是 + verb phrase

  ➔ Indicates habitual or repeated action.

• 你最討厭逼別人表態的虛偽

  ➔ 最 + verb / adjective to indicate superlative

  ➔ '最' is used to form superlative expressions.

• 你要去哪裡 我都跟著你

  ➔ 都 + verb to indicate 'all' or 'everything'

  ➔ '都' emphasizes the inclusiveness or completeness of the action.

• 我的研究 發現你並不懂應酬

  ➔ 發現 + clause (complement clause)

  ➔ '發現' means 'to discover' or 'find out' and introduces the clause that explains what is discovered.

• 你要去哪裡 我都跟著你

  ➔ 都 + verb to indicate 'all' or 'everything'

  ➔ See previous explanation for '都'.