Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the Chinese language with 梦然’s hit song, "是你" (It's You). Its clear, uplifting lyrics use powerful and poetic imagery—such as 'planting a forest full of courage' and 'becoming a flying fish'—to express deep gratitude and inspiration. Learning this song will expose you to vocabulary related to encouragement, youth, and emotional support, making it an excellent track for practicing positive, affirming Mandarin phrases.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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追着 /zhuī zhe/ A2 |
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梦想 /mèng xiǎng/ A2 |
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太阳 /tài yáng/ A1 |
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笑着 /xiào zhe/ A2 |
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岁月 /suì yuè/ B1 |
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坚定 /jiān dìng/ B1 |
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光 /guāng/ A1 |
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跨越 /kuà yuè/ B1 |
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风 /fēng/ A1 |
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浪 /làng/ A2 |
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船桨 /chuán jiǎng/ B1 |
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翅膀 /chì bǎng/ A2 |
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青涩 /qīng sè/ B2 |
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骄傲 /jiāo ào/ B1 |
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倾盆 /qīng pén/ C1 |
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泥泞 /nì nìng/ B2 |
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森林 /sēn lín/ A2 |
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荒寂 /huāng jì/ C1 |
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触摸 /chù mō/ B1 |
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奇迹 /qí jì/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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我们一同追着心中的梦想
➔ Present Progressive Tense
➔ The phrase uses '着' to indicate an ongoing action, emphasizing that the pursuit of dreams is continuous.
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我们试着把太阳放在手掌
➔ Attentive Verb + 着
➔ The verb '试着' indicates an attempt or effort to achieve something, here trying to 'hold the sun in the palm'.
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我们彼此笑着岁月的无常
➔ Adverbial Clause with '着'
➔ The structure '笑着...无常' uses '着' to show the manner in which the action of laughing occurs, despite the unpredictability of time.
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做你的船桨 你是我的翅膀
➔ Parallel Structure
➔ The sentence uses parallel structure to emphasize the mutual support between the two individuals, 'I am your oar, you are my wings'.
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满是骄傲的脸庞 是光融不掉的冰花窗
➔ Simile
➔ The phrase uses a simile to compare proud faces to 'ice flower windows that light cannot melt', creating a vivid image.
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为我下一场倾盆大雨
➔ Metaphor
➔ The phrase uses a metaphor to describe a heavy rain as something that 'washes away the mud and wakes up the true self'.
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让我变成会飞行的鱼跳出海域
➔ Hypothetical Construction
➔ The phrase uses a hypothetical construction to express a transformative wish, 'let me become a flying fish and leap out of the sea'.
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