Lyrics & Translation
Explore the beauty of Chinese language and culture through Jay Chou's "千里之外," a mesmerizing duet with Fei Yu-Ching. Set in 1930s Shanghai, this song blends traditional Chinese elements with R&B, offering a rich learning experience for language enthusiasts. Discover the poignant lyrics and cultural nuances that make this song a timeless masterpiece .
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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懸崖 (xuán yá) /ɕy̯ɛn˧˥ ja˧˥/ B2 |
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滄海 (cāng hǎi) /tsʰɑŋ˥ xai̯˨˩/ C1 |
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燕 (yàn) /i̯ɛn˥˩/ B1 |
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安排 (ān pái) /an˥ pʰai̯˧/ B1 |
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意外 (yì wài) /i˥˩ wai̯˥˩/ B1 |
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悄然 (qiāo rán) /t͡ɕʰi̯ɑʊ̯˥ ʐan˧˥/ B2 |
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濃霧 (nóng wù) /nʊŋ˧˥ u˥˩/ B2 |
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風聲 (fēng shēng) /fɤŋ˥ ʃɤŋ/ B1 |
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感慨 (gǎn kǎi) /kän˨˩ kʰai̯˨˩/ C1 |
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窗台 (chuāng tái) /t͡ʂʰwɑŋ˥ tʰai̯˧/ A2 |
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結局 (jié jú) /t͡ɕi̯ɛ˧˥ t͡ɕy˧˥/ B1 |
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蟬翼 (chán yì) /t͡ʂʰan˧˥ i˥˩/ C1 |
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沉默 (chén mò) /t͡ʂʰən˧˥ mwo˥˩/ B1 |
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琴聲 (qín shēng) /t͡ɕʰin˧˥ ʃɤŋ/ B2 |
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梨花 (lí huā) /li˧˥ xwɑ˥/ B1 |
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青苔 (qīng tái) /t͡ɕʰɪŋ˥ tʰai̯˧/ B1 |
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琉璃 (liú lí) /liʊ˧˥ li˧˥/ B2 |
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塵埃 (chén āi) /t͡ʂʰən˧˥ ai̯˥/ B2 |
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無瑕 (wú xiá) /u˧˥ ɕi̯a˧˥/ C1 |
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芙蓉 (fú róng) /fu˧˥ ʐʊŋ˧˥/ C1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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時間被安排
➔ Passive voice using 被 (bèi)
➔ The structure "被 + verb" indicates that the subject is the recipient of an action.
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妳聽不出來
➔ Negation of potential ability using 不 + 出來
➔ The phrase "不出來" indicates inability or failure to perceive or do something.
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經不起
➔ Indicates inability to withstand or endure
➔ The phrase "經不起" shows that something cannot withstand or endure a certain force or time.
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用一生 去等待
➔ Using "用 + noun + 去 + verb" to express purpose or extent of action
➔ This structure indicates the means or extent by which an action is performed, emphasizing purpose or dedication.
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如滄海
➔ Simile using 如 (rú) for 'like' or 'as'
➔ The word "如" introduces a simile, comparing one thing to another to create vivid imagery.
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把結局打開
➔ Use of 把 (bǎ) to shift the object before the verb emphasizing disposal or change
➔ The 把 construction emphasizes the action done to the object, often involving manipulation or change.
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孤獨世代
➔ Compound noun phrase to describe a generation
➔ This phrase functions as a noun, referring to a specific group characterized by their solitude.
Same Singer

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周杰倫

煙花易冷
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蒲公英的约定
周杰倫

我是如此相信
周杰倫

告白氣球
周杰倫

紅顏如霜
周杰倫

聽媽媽的話
周杰倫

超人不會飛
周杰倫

七里香
周杰倫

床邊故事
周杰倫

鞋子特大號
周杰倫

畫沙
袁詠琳, 周杰倫

甜甜的
周杰倫

髮如雪
周杰倫

千里之外
周杰倫

驚嘆號
周杰倫

黃金甲
周杰倫

天地一鬥
周杰倫

牛仔很忙
周杰倫

黑色毛衣
周杰倫
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