Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the poignant world of "If" by Từ Vi, a captivating song that became a viral sensation. This track is a perfect way to explore emotional vocabulary in a foreign language, offering lyrical depth that speaks of longing and unspoken feelings. Its widespread popularity makes it an accessible and engaging piece for language learners to discover.
Key Vocabulary
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yêu /jəw/ A1 |
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biết /bjət̚/ A1 |
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cô đơn /koː zən/ B1 |
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chia tay /tɕiə təj/ B2 |
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nghĩ /ŋi/ A1 |
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hoảng sợ /hwəŋ͡m sə/ C1 |
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linh hồn /liŋ hwun/ A2 |
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thiên thần /tʰiən ʈən/ B2 |
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nguy hiểm /ŋɨj hĩəm/ B1 |
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từ biệt /zɨ b͡ɪət̚/ B2 |
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nhận /ɲən/ A2 |
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tâm hồn /təm hwun/ A2 |
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cố gắng /ko ̛ ɡəŋ/ B1 |
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quên đi /kwən ɗi/ B1 |
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sợ hãi /sə hɑːj/ B1 |
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tổn thương /t̪ən ʈɨəŋ/ B2 |
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gục ngã /ɡuk ŋɑ/ C1 |
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riêng /zɪəŋ/ A2 |
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chuyện /tɕɪəŋ/ A2 |
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lối đi /ləj ɗi/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Cứ tưởng rằng anh sẽ nói lời chào nhau
➔ Reported speech (future in the past)
➔ This line uses reported speech to express a past hypothetical expectation: " ''Cứ tưởng'' that you would say hello."
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Nào ngờ anh lại lẩn trốn
➔ Contrastive particle
➔ The word " ''lại'' " indicates unexpected contrast: "Unexpectedly, ''lại'' you hide yourself."
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Chia tay rồi chắc anh cô đơn lắm
➔ Modal adverb for certainty
➔ The adverb " ''chắc'' " expresses certainty: "After breaking up, ''chắc'' you are very lonely."
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Anh lặng lẽ nghĩ về thiên thần
➔ Adverb modifying verb
➔ The adverb " ''lặng lẽ'' " describes how the action is done: " ''Lặng lẽ'' you think about the angel."
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Nghĩ đến thôi cũng làm anh hoảng sợ
➔ Causative construction
➔ The verb " ''làm'' " introduces a cause leading to effect: "Even just thinking about it ''làm'' you terrified."
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Gửi lời chào đến anh
➔ Imperative mood
➔ This is a command form: " "Gửi" greetings to you."
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Anh biết rằng anh phải nói lời từ biệt
➔ Subjunctive mood (obligation)
➔ The modal " ''phải'' " expresses obligation: "You know that you ''phải'' say goodbye."
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Anh nào biết rằng em vẫn còn yêu anh
➔ Rhetorical question
➔ The structure " ''Nào biết'' " forms a rhetorical question implying disbelief: "How ''nào biết'' could you know that I still love you?"
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