難生恨 (Nán Shēng Hèn) (REMIX) – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: DAWN / Li Yue (禮越)

Lyrics & Translation

Learning Chinese through music is a fantastic way to connect with the culture and emotions of the language. '難生恨 (Nán Shēng Hèn)' is a great song to start with because its clear emotional narrative and repetitive chorus can help you grasp key vocabulary related to love and loss. The song's blend of modern pop with traditional Chinese musical elements also offers a unique listening experience that makes learning enjoyable.

[English]

How dare I blame the mortal world

I have no status, I don't blame much; it's hard for me to hate you

Knock on my heart's door, call my name tenderly

You embrace the stars, you hold the dusk; you take the wind and walk a while

Even though my feelings run deep, I don't want to wait anymore

I have no status, I don't blame much; it's hard for me to hate you

Knock on my heart's door, call my name tenderly

You embrace the stars, you hold the dusk; you take the wind and walk a while

Even though my feelings run deep, I don't want to wait anymore

Winter snow falls in Jiangnan, waking from the dream only to find no trace left

A tune of pipa each note is heart-piercing pain

Unconsciously shedding tears, left alone all by myself

Soul lost and disoriented, somewhat; the red robe leaves a lingering warmth

I have no status, I don't blame much; it's hard for me to hate you

Knock on my heart's door, call my name tenderly

You embrace the stars, you hold the dusk; you take the wind and walk a while

Even though my feelings run deep, I don't want to wait anymore

How dare I blame the mortal world

I have no status, I don't blame much; it's hard for me to hate you

Knock on my heart's door, call my name tenderly

You embrace the stars, you hold the dusk; you take the wind and walk a while

Even though my feelings run deep, I don't want to wait anymore

I have no status, I don't blame much; it's hard for me to hate you

Knock on my heart's door, call my name tenderly

You embrace the stars, you hold the dusk; you take the wind and walk a while

Even though my feelings run deep, I don't want to wait anymore

Winter snow falls in Jiangnan, waking from the dream only to find no trace left

A tune of pipa each note is heart-piercing pain

Unconsciously shedding tears, left alone all by myself

Soul lost and disoriented, somewhat; the red robe leaves a lingering warmth

I have no status, I don't blame much; it's hard for me to hate you

Knock on my heart's door, call my name tenderly

You embrace the stars, you hold the dusk; you take the wind and walk a while

Even though my feelings run deep, I don't want to wait anymore

[Chinese]

怎敢怪紅塵

我無名份我不多嗔，我與你難生恨

叩我心門喚我名溫吞

你攬星辰你擁黃昏，你攜風走一程

縱我情深不願再等

我無名份我不多嗔，我與你難生恨

叩我心門喚我名溫吞

你攬星辰你擁黃昏，你攜風走一程

縱我情深不願再等

冬雪落江南夢醒才知不留痕

一曲琵琶聲聲是錐心疼

不覺落淚剩我孑然一身

失魂落魄有幾分, 紅衣留餘溫

我無名份我不多嗔，我與你難生恨

叩我心門喚我名溫吞

你攬星辰你擁黃昏，你攜風走一程

縱我情深不願再等

怎敢怪紅塵

我無名份我不多嗔，我與你難生恨

叩我心門喚我名溫吞

你攬星辰你擁黃昏，你攜風走一程

縱我情深不願再等

我無名份我不多嗔，我與你難生恨

叩我心門喚我名溫吞

你攬星辰你擁黃昏，你攜風走一程

縱我情深不願再等

冬雪落江南夢醒才知不留痕

一曲琵琶聲聲是錐心疼

不覺落淚剩我孑然一身

失魂落魄有幾分, 紅衣留餘溫

我無名份我不多嗔，我與你難生恨

叩我心門喚我名溫吞

你攬星辰你擁黃昏，你攜風走一程

縱我情深不願再等

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
恨 /hèn/ B1	noun - hatred; resentment verb - to hate; to resent
情 /qíng/ B1	noun - emotion; feeling; affection
等 /děng/ A1	verb - to wait
夢 /mèng/ A2	noun - dream
星辰 /xīngchén/ B2	noun - stars; constellations
黃昏 /huánghūn/ B1	noun - dusk; twilight
心 /xīn/ A2	noun - heart; mind
風 /fēng/ A2	noun - wind
雪 /xuě/ A1	noun - snow
江南 /jiāngnán/ B2	noun - south of the Yangtze River; Jiangnan region
琵琶 /pípá/ B2	noun - pipa (Chinese stringed instrument)
聲聲 /shēngshēng/ B1	noun - sounds; each sound (repeated)
錐心 /zhuīxīn/ C1	adjective - heart-piercing; deeply painful
落淚 /luòlèi/ A2	verb - to shed tears; to cry
孑然 /jiéérán/ C2	adjective - lone; solitary; all alone
失魂落魄 /shīhúnluòpò/ C1	adjective - bewitched; out of one's mind; distraught
紅 /hóng/ A2	adjective - red
餘溫 /yúwēn/ B2	noun - residual warmth; lingering warmth
名份 /míngfèn/ B2	noun - status; position; rightful place
嗔 /chēn/ B2	noun - anger; wrath verb - to rebuke; to upbraid
叩 /kòu/ A2	verb - to knock; to tap

Key Grammar Structures

• 怎敢怪紅塵

  ➔ Adverbial Clause of Result (Implicit)

  ➔ This line implies a result. 'How dare I blame the world?' suggests that the situation is such that blaming the world is not an option or the correct response. The adverb '怎' (zěn) indicates a rhetorical question with the implication of a strong negative answer: I wouldn't dare. 敢 (gǎn) means 'dare' or 'to have the courage'.

• 我無名份我不多嗔，我與你難生恨

  ➔ Parallel Structure, Emphasis

  ➔ The repeated '我' (wǒ - I/me) followed by similar sentence structures emphasizes the speaker's emotional state. The phrases '我無名份' (I have no status), '我不多嗔' (I don't get angry much), and '我與你難生恨' (It's hard for me to hate you) are parallel, highlighting her acceptance and inner turmoil. The structure also creates a rhythm and reinforces the core message.

• 叩我心門喚我名溫吞

  ➔ Imperative Sentence & Modifier

  ➔ The first part is an imperative: 'Knock on my heart's door'. The second part, '喚我名溫吞' (call my name softly) is a modifier, providing more detail on the action. '溫吞' (wēn tūn) means gentle or soft, modifying the action of calling her name, creating a specific image and tone.

• 你攬星辰你擁黃昏，你攜風走一程

  ➔ Parallel Structure with Repeated Subject

  ➔ The repeated use of '你' (nǐ - you) as the subject creates a parallel structure. Each phrase describes an action associated with 'you': 'You embrace the stars, you hold the dusk, you walk a journey with the wind.' This highlights the qualities or actions of the person being addressed and creates a flowing, poetic effect.

• 縱我情深不願再等

  ➔ Concessive Clause

  ➔ This sentence uses a concessive relationship. '縱我情深' (Even though my feelings are deep) implies a contrast with '不願再等' (I don't want to wait anymore). Despite the depth of her feelings, she chooses not to wait. This emphasizes the difficult decision she is making.

• 冬雪落江南夢醒才知不留痕

  ➔ Descriptive Clause and Result Clause

  ➔ This sentence combines elements of both description and result. '冬雪落江南' (Winter snow falls on Jiangnan) describes the setting. '夢醒才知不留痕' (Waking from the dream, only then do I know there are no traces) is the result of the falling snow and the dream. The dream is gone without a trace.