Lyrics & Translation
Learning Vietnamese can be a fun and rewarding experience, and what better way to dive into the language than through its vibrant music scene. Pháo's “Sự Nghiệp Chướng” is a perfect example of modern Vietnamese rap, filled with clever wordplay and cultural references. By exploring the lyrics, you can learn about the nuances of the language, including puns and metaphors that are deeply rooted in Vietnamese culture. This song is special because it showcases a strong female voice in a genre often dominated by men, offering a fresh perspective on storytelling and expression in Vietnamese music.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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nước mắt /nɨə̯k̚˧˥ mɐt̚˧˥/ A1 |
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yêu /iə̯w˧/ A1 |
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vàng /vaːŋ˧/ A1 |
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tình yêu /tɨn˨˩ iə̯w˧/ A2 |
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tiếng /tiə̯ŋ˧˥/ A2 |
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lòng /lɔŋ˨˩/ A2 |
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biết /ɓiət̚˧˥/ A2 |
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hoa /hwaː˧/ A1 |
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quà /kʷaː˨˩/ A2 |
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nhạc /ɲak̚˧/ A2 |
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vướng /vɨəŋ˧/ B1 |
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xa hoa /saː˧ hwaː/ B1 |
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chướng /tɕɨəŋ˧/ B2 |
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thể hiện /tʰe˧˩ hiənˀ˧/ B1 |
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tử tế /tɨ˧˩ te˧˅/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Giọt nước mắt vướng trên khuôn nhạc, tưởng ngọc ngà đá quý, anh yêu bạc
➔ Implied comparison using 'tưởng' (to think/imagine) suggesting something is mistaken for something else.
➔ Here, "tưởng" implies the tears are wrongly perceived as precious gems, highlighting the contrast between superficial value (gems) and the genuine emotion.
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Người tôi yêu xa hoa, trăng hoa, tính đào hoa
➔ Use of descriptive adjectives in a series to characterize the loved one.
➔ "xa hoa, trăng hoa, tính đào hoa" are adjectives describing the loved one's extravagant and philandering nature.
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Vướng, hay cách khác thì em gọi anh đây là chướng
➔ Use of an alternative explanation using "hay cách khác" (or in other words) to define a word.
➔ The phrase "hay cách khác" introduces an alternative term, "chướng," to describe the complicated relationship, meaning hindrance or obstacle.
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Họ đều biết em là ai, cô ta biết em là ai, chỉ mình anh không biết em là ai cả
➔ Emphasis through repetition of "em là ai" (who I am) with contrasting subjects.
➔ The repetition of "em là ai" highlights the irony that everyone except the addressee knows the speaker's true identity.
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Nếu như chàng bỏ phí cứ đem trợ lý anh cho đi
➔ Conditional clause using "nếu như" (if) expressing a hypothetical situation and its consequence.
➔ "Nếu như chàng bỏ phí" sets the condition that if the man wastes the valuable things, the speaker is willing to give away his assistant.
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Yêu đương như thế ý thì có ngày tao tát cho một phát là đi vào Viện Răng Hàm Mặt - Khoa Chấn thương chỉnh hình, răng môi mày lẫn lộn trộn vào với nhau
➔ Complex sentence structure expressing a strong, conditional threat using a series of clauses.
➔ The sentence is a warning: if the man continues with his current way of being in love, the speaker will slap him so hard that he'll need reconstructive surgery on his face.
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