Lyrics & Translation
Dive into "Womxnly" (玫瑰少年) by Jolin Tsai, a song that transcends language barriers with its universal message of courage and self-acceptance. Learning the lyrics offers insight into Taiwanese society's journey with gender equality and empowers listeners to embrace diversity. The song's poignant backstory and Jolin Tsai's heartfelt delivery make it a truly special and meaningful piece, encouraging empathy and a deeper understanding of human experience.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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玫瑰 /méiguī/ B1 |
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荆棘 /jīngjí/ B2 |
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报复 /bàofù/ B2 |
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美丽 /měilì/ A2 |
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盛开 /shèngkāi/ B1 |
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反击 /fǎnjī/ B1 |
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改变 /gǎibiàn/ A2 |
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灵魂 /línghún/ B1 |
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身体 /shēntǐ/ A1 |
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囹圄 /língyǔ/ C1 |
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囚禁 /qiújìn/ B2 |
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乱世 /luànshì/ B2 |
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耳语 /ěryǔ/ B1 |
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妒忌 /dùjì/ B2 |
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罪 /zuì/ A2 |
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世界 /shìjiè/ A1 |
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抱歉 /bàoqiàn/ A2 |
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喧哗 /xuānhuá/ B1 |
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安静 /ānjìng/ A2 |
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自由 /zìyóu/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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那朵玫瑰 **没有** 荆棘
➔ Subject + **Verb (be) + Adjective**
➔ Uses the verb 'to be' (is/are/was/were) to describe the subject. In this case, '玫瑰' (rose) **is not** thorny.
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最好的报复 **是** 美丽
➔ Subject + **Verb (be) + Noun/Adjective**
➔ States what the subject '最好的报复' is, using 'is' (verb 'to be').
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别 **让** 谁去 改变了你
➔ **Imperative sentence** with causative verb.
➔ Uses the imperative form ('别') to give an instruction. The verb '让' means 'to let/to allow', making it a causative verb.
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你是你 **或是** 妳 都行
➔ **Correlative conjunction** (either...or)
➔ '或是' or 'or' connects two equal options. The sentence means 'You are you, either as '你' (you - male) or '妳' (you - female), it's all fine'.
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**会**有人 全心的 爱你
➔ Auxiliary verb indicating **future probability**
➔ The auxiliary verb '会' expresses that it is likely that someone will love you.
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谁把谁的灵魂 **装进** 谁的身体
➔ **Verb + Complement of result**
➔ The verb '装' (to put/to load) followed by the result complement '进' (in/into) describes where the soul is put.
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你 **并没有** 罪
➔ **Emphasis with negation**
➔ The use of '并' (bing) along with the negation '没有' adds emphasis to the statement that you are not guilty.
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生而为人无罪 你 **不需要** 抱歉
➔ Modal verb **(need to)**
➔ '不需要' translates to 'You do not need to', expressing lack of necessity or obligation.
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喧哗如果不停 **让** 我陪你安静
➔ Causative verb + object + complement
➔ The verb '让' (to let/allow/make) is used here to form a causative construction, which translates as 'let me accompany you quietly'.
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