他夏了夏天 – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English

• By: 蘇打綠
• Album: 夏／狂熱

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant world of Mandarin Chinese with Sodagreen's "他夏了夏天" (He Summered the Summer). This powerful indie rock song beautifully captures the spirit of perseverance and the quiet heroism found in everyday life. Through its poetic lyrics, you can learn rich vocabulary related to emotions, daily routines, and the profound meaning of family. The song's heartfelt message and soaring melodies make it an inspiring and special piece that encourages listeners to embrace challenges with a smile, offering a unique and motivating way to connect with the language and culture.

[English]

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh...

What time is it? End of the dream. He presses the alarm clock.

Just like always, starting another day of life.

Busy with work, busy with the harvest, what to eat for breakfast.

He and he keep the rhythm of the gears alive.

Sweat on his body turns into a rainbow.

The rhythm of his steps continues the flow of life.

Quietly fighting at his post, every little hero.

wealth and poverty, humility and greatness are the same.

He’s never afraid of being drowned by the crowd.

Having lunch boxes at noon is his greatest pleasure.

What time is it? Maybe it's the time for the moon to appear.

Just like usual, another day’s work ends.

In his mind, he’s dreaming about what to have for dinner.

Home gives him the courage to keep moving forward.

Fatigue on his body turns into a smile.

The rhythm of his steps feels less heavy.

Gently spinning in the hot summer night breeze.

Ordinary or special, clumsy or smart—it's all the same.

He’s never worried about being crushed by the world.

Sweet burdens are his greatest support.

Oh, oh...

Fatigue on his body turns into a smile.

The rhythm of his steps begins to feel lighter.

Gently spinning in the hot summer night breeze.

Ordinary or special, clumsy or smart—it's all the same.

He’s never worried about being crushed by the world.

Sweet burdens are his greatest support.

Sleepy with a smile turns into a rainbow.

In his dreams, he soars through the starry sky in one breath.

Vividly, he revels in the reckless summer spree he's longed for.

Light and intense, good and bad—he’s tasted them all.

He never minds being toyed with by fate.

Presses the alarm to start another dream.

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh...

...

[Chinese]

嗚呼呼呼呼呼...

幾點鐘 結束夢 他按下鬧鐘

如往常 開始了一天生活

忙工作 忙收穫 早餐吃什麼

他和他 維持齒輪的脈搏

汗水在他的身上化成了彩虹

步伐的節奏延續生命的河流

默默在崗位戰鬥的每個小小英雄

富有和貧窮 卑微和偉大相同

他從不害怕自己被人群淹沒

中午吃便當是他最大享受

幾點鐘 也許是 月出的時候

如往常 結束了一天工作

他心中 幻想著 晚餐吃什麼

家裡的 讓他不怕往前衝

疲累在他的身上化成了笑容

步伐的節奏開始不那麼沈重

輕輕旋轉著夏天地面悶熱的晚風

平凡或特別 笨拙或聰明相同

他從不擔心自己被世界折磨

甜蜜的負荷是他最大依託

哦 哦...

疲累在他的身上化成了笑容

步伐的節奏開始不那麼沈重

輕輕旋轉著夏天地面悶熱的晚風

平凡或特別 笨拙或聰明相同

他從不擔心自己被世界折磨

甜蜜的負荷是他最大依託

帶著笑容的睡意化成了彩虹

在他夢中一口氣走上了星空

喧囂地亮起整個夏天渴望的揮霍

清淡與濃烈 好與壞他都嚐過

他從不介意自己被命運作弄

按下了鬧鐘開啟另一個夢

嗚呼呼呼呼呼...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
結束 (jiéshù) /dʒjɛ̌ ʂû/ B1	verb - to end, to finish noun - ending, finish
夢 (mèng) /məŋ/ A2	noun - dream
工作 (gōngzuò) /ɡʊŋ tswɔ/ A2	noun - work, job verb - to work
生活 (shēnghuó) /ʃəŋ xwɔ/ A2	noun - life
收穫 (shōuhuò) /ʃoʊ xwɔ/ B1	noun - harvest, gains verb - to harvest, to gain
脈搏 (màibó) /maɪ bɔ/ B2	noun - pulse
汗水 (hànshuǐ) /hân ʃweɪ/ B1	noun - sweat
彩虹 (cǎihóng) /tsʰaɪ xʊŋ/ A2	noun - rainbow
節奏 (jiézòu) /dʒjɛ́ tsoʊ/ B1	noun - rhythm
生命 (shēngmìng) /ʃəŋ miŋ/ A2	noun - life
河流 (héliú) /xɤ̌ ljoʊ/ B1	noun - river
英雄 (yīngxióng) /iŋ ɕjʊŋ/ B1	noun - hero
害怕 (hàipà) /haɪ pa/ A2	verb - to be afraid
人群 (rénqún) /ʐən tɕʰy̌n/ B1	noun - crowd
享受 (xiǎngshòu) /ɕjaŋ ʃoʊ/ B1	verb - to enjoy noun - enjoyment
幻想 (huànxiǎng) /xwân ɕjaŋ/ B2	verb - to imagine, to dream noun - fantasy, illusion
疲累 (pílèi) /pʰǐ leɪ/ B1	adjective - tired, weary
笑容 (xiàoróng) /ɕjaʊ ʐʊŋ/ A2	noun - smile
地面 (dìmiàn) /ti mjen/ A2	noun - ground
悶熱 (mēnrè) /mə̀n ʐə/ B2	adjective - muggy, sultry
平凡 (píngfán) /pʰiŋ fan/ B1	adjective - ordinary, common
世界 (shìjiè) /ʂi ʨjɛ/ A1	noun - world
甜蜜 (tiánmì) /tjɛ̌n mi/ B1	adjective - sweet
睡意 (shuìyì) /ʃweɪ i/ B2	noun - sleepiness
星空 (xīngkōng) /ɕɪŋ kʰʊŋ/ B1	noun - starry sky
渴望 (kěwàng) /kʰɤ̌ waŋ/ B2	verb - to long for, to yearn for noun - yearning, longing
命运 (mìngyùn) /mɪŋ y̌n/ B1	noun - fate, destiny

Key Grammar Structures

• 他按下鬧鐘

  ➔ Using the verb "按下" (àn xià) to indicate pressing or pushing down something.

  ➔ "按下" means "to press down" on a button or object.

• 他和他 維持齒輪的脈搏

  ➔ Using "維持" (wéichí) to express "to maintain" or "to keep" as a continuous action.

  ➔ "維持" means "to maintain" or "to keep" something constant over time.

• 汗水在他的身上化成了彩虹

  ➔ Using "化成" (huà chéng) to describe transformation or change into something else.

  ➔ "化成" means "to transform into" or "to turn into" something else, indicating change.

• 他從不害怕自己被人群淹沒

  ➔ Using "被" (bèi) to form the passive voice, indicating "being" affected by an action.

  ➔ "被" introduces the passive voice, meaning "to be" affected by an action or force.

• 平凡或特別 笨拙或聰明相同

  ➔ Using "或" (huò) to express "or" and "相同" (xiāng tóng) to indicate "the same" or "equal" under different conditions.

  ➔ "或" means "or" to provide options; "相同" indicates "the same" or "equal".

• 按下了鬧鐘開啟另一個夢

  ➔ Using "了" (le) after a verb to indicate completed action or a change of state.

  ➔ "了" signifies that an action has been completed or a change has occurred.