親愛的對象 – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: 蔡依林

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the beauty of Mandarin Chinese through Jolin Tsai's touching ballad, '親愛的對象' (Untitled). With its gentle melody and universally resonant message about love and acceptance in all its forms, this song offers a wonderful opportunity to learn new vocabulary related to emotions and relationships. Its clear, story-like singing style makes it easier to follow the lyrics and appreciate the nuances of the language, all while being moved by a story of a bond that needs no title.

[English]

Some things are just too stubborn

Maybe I'm waiting for you to overthrow the answer

How unusual is that

I give up the clues, set aside assumptions

No right or wrong, so what?

Luckily, we never need explanations

Whatever the relationship, it doesn't matter

Pure and longing for something more

Looking for my dear one, at the core, the same

Does this kind of love truly exist?

No need to be so cautious with dependence

You have your way of catching me

Wherever I fly, you'll be there

Because there's difference

Only then can understanding make us feel more familiar

Leave behind gentle memories in the years

Test the waters, try to follow the timeline of time

Good or bad, it's all ongoing

Luckily, we never need explanations

Whatever the relationship, it doesn't matter

Pure and longing for something more

Looking for my dear one, at the core, the same

Does this kind of love truly exist?

No need to be so cautious with dependence

You have your way of catching me

Wherever I fly, you'll be there

Once hurt for someone, those times were so regretful

Before everything fades, forgive with love

The wishes you've left behind, I’ll learn to let go with you

But learn to hope again

In the end, we become close like family

The care we give is more than just concern

No commitments, no forcing

This kind of dear one seems more ideal

The right person might become a partner

Or we've developed a silent understanding about each other

I've found my way to find you

Wherever I fly, I will be there

In the end, we become close like family

The care we give is more than just concern

No commitments, no forcing

This kind of dear one feels more ideal

The right person might become a partner

Or we've developed a silent understanding about each other

Companionship is what we excel at

My life wouldn't be complete without you here

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[Chinese]

有些事太固執

也許是在等你推翻 解答

多不平常

我也放棄線索 預設立場

沒對錯 又怎樣?

好在我們從不必說明

什麼關係 都沒關係

很單純 很嚮往

尋找親愛的對象 本質一樣

真的存在這種感情

依賴沒必要再小心翼翼

你有接住我的方法

我去哪裡飛翔 你都會在場

因為有差異

才能從理解中感覺更熟悉

在歲月留下溫柔回憶

試探 想沿著時間線的推移

好或壞 都待續

好在我們從不必說明

什麼關係 都沒關係

很單純 很嚮往

尋找親愛的對象 本質一樣

真的存在這種感情

依賴沒必要再小心翼翼

你有接住我的方法

我去哪裡飛翔 而你都會在場

曾為誰受過傷 很缺憾的時光

在消散之前就用愛原諒

你遺落的願望 我陪你一起學不會放下

但學會盼望

最後我們像家人貼近

能給的關心 不只關心

不約定 不勉強

這種親愛的對象 仿佛更理想

對的人可能成為伴侶

或關於你我擁有了默契

我有找到你的方法

你去哪裡飛翔 我都會到場

最後我們像家人貼近

能給的關心 不只關心

不約定 不勉強

這種親愛的對象 仿佛更理想

對的人可能成為伴侶

或關於你我擁有了默契

陪伴是我們擅長

我的生命少不了你在場

Key Grammar Structures

• 沒對錯 又怎樣?

  ➔ Question particle '又怎樣' used to ask 'so what' or 'what's the point' after a statement.

  ➔ '沒對錯' indicates that there is no right or wrong, emphasizing a non-judgmental attitude.

• 尋找親愛的對象

  ➔ Using the verb '尋找' (to seek/search for) followed by a noun phrase specifying the object of seeking.

  ➔ '親愛的對象' refers to a beloved or special person that one seeks for or cherishes.

• 在歲月留下溫柔回憶

  ➔ Using '在' to indicate the location or period where an action takes place, followed by a verb and complement.

  ➔ '留下溫柔回憶' refers to leaving gentle and tender memories over time.

• 能給的關心 不只關心

  ➔ Use of '能' (can/able to) modal to express capability or possibility of giving care.

  ➔ '能給的關心' refers to care or concern that one is capable of providing.

• 陪伴是我們擅長

  ➔ Using '是' to equate or define '陪伴' as 'our strength' or skill.

  ➔ '陪伴是我們擅長' indicates that companionship is our area of expertise or strength.