今宵多珍重 – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: 谷婭溦

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the heartfelt emotions of "今宵多珍重" by Vivian Koo, a beautiful Mandarin song that not only captivated audiences as a drama theme but also offers a wonderful opportunity for language learners. Its clear and poetic lyrics, focused on cherishing the present and the bittersweet feelings of parting, make it an excellent choice for understanding common Mandarin expressions related to love, longing, and farewell. By listening and following along, you can grasp emotional nuances and expand your vocabulary in a melodious and memorable way.

[English]

Southern breeze kisses my face, gently carrying the fragrance of flowers

Southern breeze kisses my face, stars are fading, the moon is hazy

We cuddle close, whispering endless affections

We cuddle close, every word sincere from the heart

Regardless of tomorrow, since tomorrow we must part

Cherishing tonight, let us treasure this very night

We reluctantly bid farewell, resenting the sun's quick rise in the East

We reluctantly bid farewell, hoping to meet again in dreams

...

Southern breeze kisses my face, gently carrying the fragrance of flowers

Southern breeze kisses my face, stars are fading, the moon is hazy

We cuddle close, whispering endless affections

We cuddle close, every word sincere from the heart

Regardless of tomorrow, since tomorrow we must part

Cherishing tonight, let us treasure this very night

Regardless of tomorrow, since tomorrow we must part

Cherishing tonight, let us treasure this very night

We reluctantly bid farewell, resenting the sun's quick rise in the East

We reluctantly bid farewell

Hoping to meet again in dreams

...

[Chinese]

南風吻臉輕輕 飄過來花香濃

南風吻臉輕輕 星已稀月迷朦

我倆緊偎親親 說不完情意濃

我倆緊偎親親 句句話都由衷

不管明天 到明天要相送

戀著今宵 把今宵多珍重

我倆臨別依依 怨太陽快升東

我倆臨別依依 要再見在夢中

南風吻臉輕輕 飄過來花香濃

南風吻臉輕輕 星已稀月迷朦

我倆緊偎親親 說不完情意濃

我倆緊偎親親 句句話都由衷

不管明天 到明天要相送

戀著今宵 把今宵多珍重

不管明天 到明天要相送

戀著今宵 把今宵多珍重

我倆臨別依依 怨太陽快升東

我倆臨別依依

要再見在夢中

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
風 /fēng/ A2	noun - wind
吻 /wěn/ B1	verb - to kiss noun - kiss
花 /huā/ A2	noun - flower
星 /xīng/ A2	noun - star
月 /yuè/ A2	noun - moon
情意 /qíng yì/ B2	noun - affection, feeling
親親 /qīn qīn/ B1	adjective/verb - close, affectionate
句句 /jù jù/ B2	adjective - each, every, phrase
話 /huà/ A2	noun - talk, speech
明天 /míng tiān/ A1	noun - tomorrow
相送 /xiāng sòng/ B2	verb - to see off, to bid farewell
今宵 /jīn yāo/ B2	noun - this evening, tonight
珍重 /zhēn zhòng/ C1	verb/noun - to cherish, to value

Key Grammar Structures

• 南風吻臉輕輕 飄過來花香濃

  ➔ Subject-Verb-Adverb structure with resultative complements.

  ➔ The sentence uses "輕輕 (qīng qīng)" as an adverb modifying "吻 (wěn)" (kiss). "飄過來 (piāo guòlái)" means "drifting over". The phrase implies the south wind lightly kisses the face, and as a result, the fragrance of flowers becomes stronger (花香濃 "huāxiāng nóng").

• 星已稀月迷朦

  ➔ Adjective describing a state; Adverbial Modifier + Verb.

  ➔ "稀 (xī)" describes the state of stars being sparse (已 "yǐ" indicates a completed state). "迷朦 (míméng)" describes the moon being hazy and indistinct.

• 我倆緊偎親親 說不完情意濃

  ➔ Adverbial Modifier + Verb (reciprocal action); Potential Complement with adjective.

  ➔ "緊偎 (jǐn wēi)" means to snuggle closely (an action between two people). "親親 (qīn qīn)" means to kiss (also reciprocal). "說不完 (shuō bù wán)" is a potential complement indicating something cannot be finished. "情意濃 (qíngyì nóng)" describes the strong affection.

• 句句話都由衷

  ➔ Adverbial Modifier + Adjective (describing sincerity).

  ➔ "由衷 (yóuzhōng)" means from the bottom of one's heart or sincere. "都 (dōu)" means "all".

• 不管明天 到明天要相送

  ➔ Conditional Clause using "不管 (bùguǎn)"; Future tense with "要 (yào)" indicating obligation.

  ➔ "不管 (bùguǎn)" introduces a conditional clause meaning "no matter" or "regardless of." "到明天要相送 (dào míngtiān yào xiāngsòng)" means "tomorrow we will have to see each other off", with "要 (yào)" indicating obligation or necessity.

• 戀著今宵 把今宵多珍重

  ➔ Using "把 (bǎ)" construction to emphasize the object; Adverb of degree + Adjective.

  ➔ "把今宵多珍重 (bǎ jīnxiāo duō zhēnzhòng)" is a sentence using "把 (bǎ)" to move the object "今宵 (jīnxiāo)" (this evening) before the verb "珍重 (zhēnzhòng)" (cherish), emphasizing it. "多 (duō)" acts as an adverb of degree, meaning "more" or "greatly".

• 我倆臨別依依 怨太陽快升東

  ➔ Adjective describing a state of reluctance; Verb expressing complaint; Adverb + Verb phrase.

  ➔ "臨別依依 (línbié yīyī)" is an idiom describing the reluctance and sadness of parting. "怨 (yuàn)" means to complain or resent. "快升東 (kuài shēng dōng)" describes how the sun will rise quickly in the east.

• 要再見在夢中

  ➔ Future Intent with "要 (yào)" + adverb + prepositional phrase.

  ➔ "要 (yào)" indicates a future intention or wish. "再見 (zàijiàn)" means goodbye or see you again. "在夢中 (zài mèng zhōng)" means "in dreams", a prepositional phrase indicating where the meeting will occur.