美好的時光 – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: 吳若希

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language through music is a fantastic journey, and “美好的時光” by Jinny Ng is a perfect starting point for Cantonese. The song's clear and emotive vocals make it easy to follow along with the lyrics, which are full of positive and encouraging phrases about cherishing youth and chasing dreams. By learning this song, you'll not only pick up poetic vocabulary but also get a taste of the inspirational storytelling common in Cantopop music, all while enjoying a beautiful melody.

[English]

Who's always so busy they forget the most wonderful times

Everyone has the right to hope, to let their rebellious glow shine on their face

Sunshine covering the brightest sweat, slowing us down from catching up

With a clear sky in your heart, that's why you're brave enough to bloom vividly

Next year might be full of surprises, don't set limits too early

Missed out before, hoping for a better tomorrow

Looking back, so much madness—there will come a day when we need to prepare and fight

These fleeting years flow like water, with you participating in this grand feast

That confusing love, one day in the intoxication, we wake up from the dream

Even if the ending is destined, don't lose your passion too soon

Tonight's wild celebration becomes quiet—whether laughing or hurting, never forget to be spontaneous

Live life to the fullest without regret

Next year might be full of surprises, don't set limits too early

Missed out before, hoping for a better tomorrow

Looking back, so much madness—there will come a day when we need to prepare and fight

These fleeting years flow like water, with you participating in this grand feast

Next year might be full of surprises, don't set limits too early

Missed out before, hoping for a better tomorrow

The wind is fierce, rains scatter—this new beginning pushes me forward, crossing the finish line without hesitation

Getting back up after a fall, standing strong in front of others—no regrets, youth changes in a second

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[Chinese]

誰個永遠太忙 忘了最美好的時光

誰也有權盼望 任性的光散發面龐

陽光照遍最閃的汗 怠慢了我們能趕上

心存晴空 所以便勇敢盛放

來年多麼驚險 不要太早框了線

從前錯過了 期望更多明天

回頭多少瘋癲 總會有天 需要努力備戰

似水匆匆流年 同座有你參加 這場盛宴

迷茫那次愛情 沉醉間有一天夢醒

就算結局注定 別太早失去了熱情

狂歡這晚變得安靜 笑或痛 也毋忘率性

寫成人生 不會後悔的 盡興

來年多麼驚險 不要太早框了線

從前錯過了 期望更多明天

回頭多少瘋癲 總會有天 需要努力備戰

似水匆匆流年 同座有你參加 這場盛宴

來年多麼驚險 不要太早框了線

從前錯過了 期望更好明天

風急雨濺 新的起點 給我領先 未停留的衝線

跌倒撐起人前 無負霎眼青春 秒速改變

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
美好 /měi hǎo/ B1	adjective - beautiful, fine, glorious
時光 /shí guāng/ B1	noun - time, times, years
永遠 /yǒng yuǎn/ A2	adjective - eternal, perpetual
忙 /máng/ A1	adjective - busy
權 /quán/ B2	noun - right, power
光 /guāng/ A1	noun - light, ray
陽光 /yáng guāng/ A2	noun - sunshine
心 /xīn/ A1	noun - heart, mind
勇敢 /yǒng gǎn/ B1	adjective - brave, courageous
驚險 /jīng xiǎn/ B2	adjective - perilous, dangerous
錯過 /cuò guò/ B1	verb - to miss, to let slip by
期望 /qī wàng/ B2	verb - to expect, to hope
努力 /nǔ lì/ A2	verb - to make great effort, to strive
流年 /liú nián/ B2	noun - fleeting years, passage of time
愛情 /ài qíng/ A2	noun - love
熱情 /rè qíng/ B1	noun - passion, enthusiasm
狂歡 /kuáng huān/ B2	noun - carnival, revelry
青春 /qīng chūn/ A2	noun - youth, springtime of life

Key Grammar Structures

• 誰個永遠太忙 忘了最美好的時光

  ➔ The use of the particle "誰個" (shéi gè) to mean "whoever" or "anyone" in a poetic or colloquial context.

  ➔ This phrase uses "誰個" (shéi gè) to indicate "anyone" or "whoever" in a non-specific, inclusive manner.

• 陽光照遍最閃的汗

  ➔ The verb "照遍" (zhàobiàn) combines "照" (to shine) and "遍" (throughout), indicating "shine all over" or "illuminate everywhere".

  ➔ This compound verb emphasizes the action of shining or illuminating everywhere extensively.

• 心存晴空 所以便勇敢盛放

  ➔ The phrase "心存晴空" uses "心存" (to keep in mind or hold in heart) + "晴空" (blue sky) to metaphorically express "maintain a clear and optimistic mindset".

  ➔ The expression combines "心存" (to hold in mind) with "晴空" (clear sky) to symbolize maintaining positivity and mental clarity.

• 從前錯過了 期望更多明天

  ➔ The phrase "從前錯過了" uses "從前" (formerly, in the past) + "錯過了" (missed) to indicate a reflection on past missed opportunities.

  ➔ This structure uses "從前" (formerly, in the past) and "錯過了" (missed) to reflect on missed opportunities previously.

• 需要努力備戰

  ➔ The verb "備戰" (prepare for battle) combines "備" (to prepare) + "戰" (war), emphasizing the act of preparing or getting ready, often for challenges.

  ➔ The term "備戰" metaphorically implies preparing oneself mentally and physically for upcoming challenges or battles.

• 秒速改變

  ➔ The phrase "秒速" (by the second) is a measure of speed, combined with "改變" (change) to express rapid or instantaneous change.

  ➔ This phrase emphasizes extremely fast or instantaneous change, highlighting the dynamic nature of the subject.