Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the evocative world of Eric Chou's '青春要用幾行詩來寫.' This Mandopop gem offers a beautiful blend of contemporary sound with classical poetic depth, perfect for learners. You can immerse yourself in emotionally rich Mandarin lyrics, co-written by the legendary Vincent Fang, and gain insight into expressions of nostalgia, love, and the unquantifiable essence of youth. The song's heartfelt melody and profound message make it a truly special piece for appreciating the beauty and complexity of the Chinese language through music.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
---|---|
青春 /qīngchūn/ B1 |
|
詩 /shī/ B2 |
|
描寫 / miáoxiě / B2 |
|
成長 / Chéngzhǎng / B1 |
|
情節 / qíngjié / B2 |
|
傷悲 / shāngbēi / C1 |
|
心碎 / xīn suì / C1 |
|
直覺 / zhíjué / C1 |
|
告白 / gàobái / B2 |
|
回憶 / huíyì / B1 |
|
希望 / xīwàng / A2 |
|
離別 / líkbié / B2 |
|
放不下 / fàng bù xià / B2 |
|
🧩 Unlock "青春要用幾行詩來寫" – every sentence and word gets easier with the app!
💬 Don’t let tough words stop you – the app’s got your back!
Key Grammar Structures
-
打開 青澀的曖昧 不存在誤會 也不討論是非
➔ Use of negatives to express certainty
➔ The phrase "不存在误会 也不讨论是非" (doesn't exist misunderstanding, also doesn't discuss right and wrong) uses multiple negatives to emphatically state that there are no misunderstandings and no arguments about right or wrong. It emphasizes a clear and uncomplicated situation.
-
夜風 穿越幾條街 也沒人續杯 或許冷靜 了誰
➔ The use of "也" (also/even) to connect related events.
➔ Here, "也沒人續杯" (also nobody refills cup) shows a connection to the previous line, suggesting the loneliness or stagnation is pervasive. The wind goes through the streets, and *also* nobody refills their cup, implying a general sense of inactivity.
-
於是 想起些細節 回憶斟滿杯 到底 應該 敬誰
➔ Rhetorical Question with "到底" (dàodǐ)
➔ "到底应该敬谁" (dàodǐ yīnggāi jìng shéi) - "Who should I toast to, in the end?" The use of "到底" suggests a contemplation of the ultimate recipient of respect or gratitude. It implies a deeper reflection rather than a literal question.
-
總有些 青春永遠無法 只用幾行詩 描寫
➔ Fixed Structure: "總有些...無法...只用..."
➔ "總有些 青春永遠無法 只用幾行詩 描寫" (There are always some youth memories that can never be described with just a few lines of poetry). "總有些" (always some) introduces a general truth. "無法...只用" (cannot... only use) emphasizes the inadequacy of a limited method to capture a complex experience.
-
那初戀 微酸了好幾回 倔強卻思念 著誰
➔ Adjective + "了" + measure word + "回" to indicate repeated experience
➔ "微酸了好幾回" (wēisuānle hǎojǐ huí) - "a little sour for several times." The structure "微酸了+好幾+回" implies that the slight sourness of the first love has been experienced repeatedly.
-
這成長 反覆某些情節 也無法再收回
➔ The use of "再" (zài) with a negative to indicate impossibility
➔ "也無法再收回" (yě wúfǎ zài shōuhuí) - "also cannot be taken back again." "再" emphasizes that something cannot be reverted or undone. It's a point of no return.
-
年少 像什麼季節 雨後的氣味 一彎深秋 的水
➔ Simile using "像" (xiàng) - to be like
➔ "年少 像什麼季節" (niánshào xiàng shénme jìjié) - "youth is like what season?" This line uses "像" to make a simile, comparing youth to an unspecified season. This invites the listener to consider the qualities and characteristics of youth, associating it with the feelings evoked by various seasons.
Same Singer
Related Songs

Jealous Type
Doja Cat

I'm Gonna Show You Crazy
Bebe Rexha

One More Time
Robin Schulz, Felix Jaehn, Alida

Joy to the World
Boney M.

Out Of My League
LANY

Pancakes
LANY

home
gnash, johnny yukon

Believer
American Authors

Write On Me
Fifth Harmony

Be Brave
Owl City

BRON
Lykke Li

Funhouse
P!nk

Naked
Jonas Blue, MAX

Nobody
Wizkid

Pussycat
Wyclef Jean, Tom Jones

Slave to Your Love
Hurts

Paradise
Brandon Beal, Olivia Holt

Call Me Maybe
Tay Zonday (cover of Carly Rae Jepsen)

Pressure
Martin Garrix feat. Tove Lo

I Got You
Bebe Rexha