Lyrics & Translation
Dive into "NGOẠI LỆ" by JACK - J97, a modern V-Pop track blending R&B with heartfelt rap, exploring themes of love and acceptance. Its emotional depth and contemporary sound offer an excellent opportunity to engage with Vietnamese language through a popular and critically acclaimed song.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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tình yêu /tîŋ jɜw/ A1 |
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mơ /mɤː/ A2 |
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mộng /məʊŋ/ B1 |
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xanh /sæŋ/ A1 |
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duyên /zwən/ B2 |
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nụ /nu/ B1 |
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hồng /hɔŋ/ A2 |
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thời gian /tʰɤi̯ ʒaːn/ A1 |
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cô đơn /koː dɤːn/ B1 |
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tim /tim/ A1 |
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ngọt ngào /ŋɔʔt ŋaːw/ B1 |
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buồn /ɓʷən/ A2 |
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mưa /mɨə/ A1 |
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hoa /hwaː/ A1 |
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lá /laː/ A1 |
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gió /ʒɔ/ A1 |
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khóc /xɔk/ A2 |
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rơi /zəːj/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Người nói xem tình yêu giờ câu gì?
➔ Interrogative sentence with an indirect question marker
➔ The sentence uses "xem" to introduce an indirect question about the nature of love. "Người nói xem" can be understood as 'What do people say about...'.
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Em vội đi khi mà anh vẫn còn mơ giấc mộng xanh
➔ Time Clause using 'khi mà' (when)
➔ The phrase "khi mà" introduces a time clause indicating that the action (em vội đi) happened while another action (anh vẫn còn mơ giấc mộng xanh) was occurring.
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Em ơi em gạt anh chi cho anh cô đơn đau lòng trong mưa ngâu
➔ Rhetorical question with 'chi' expressing regret or reproach
➔ The word 'chi' emphasizes the rhetorical nature of the question, indicating that the speaker is not seeking an answer but rather expressing their pain and questioning the other person's actions.
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dây tơ hồng không ai khâu, mai em theo chồng thêm đôi môi hồng thì coi như rồi ta xa nhau.
➔ Hypothetical Clause with "thì coi như" (then it's as if/then it's considered)
➔ "Thì coi như" indicates the consequence of the hypothetical situation, signifying a point of no return or a certainty. Here, if the girl marries, it's as good as them being separated.
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Giờ thì đếm tang mây vàng mang tình yêu dành cho nàng
➔ Topic-comment structure (Giờ thì...)
➔ "Giờ thì" serves as the topic, introducing what the speaker is about to describe or reflect upon in the subsequent part of the sentence.
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Lang thang đi trên tình yêu đôi khi anh kêu to
➔ Adverb of frequency 'đôi khi' modifying the verb 'kêu'
➔ The adverb 'đôi khi' indicates that the action of 'kêu to' (shouting loudly) doesn't happen all the time, but only occasionally.
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do không muốn níu kéo ký ức hay anh biết lỡ một lần đo.
➔ Use of 'hay' to present an alternative explanation or question
➔ 'Hay' functions as 'or' here, presenting two possible reasons for the previous statement: either the speaker doesn't want to hold onto memories, or he knows that trying again would be a mistake.
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