Lyrics & Translation
Embark on a linguistic journey with TF Gia Tộc 3's compelling rendition of "少年郎" (The Youth). This song offers a vibrant window into Mandarin Chinese, allowing learners to grasp vocabulary related to ambition, courage, and national pride. Its clear pronunciation and inspiring message make it an excellent choice for understanding contemporary C-Pop while appreciating lyrical storytelling that celebrates youthful spirit and aspirations.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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shàonián (少年) /ʃaʊ.niɛn/ B1 |
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lìliàng (力量) /liː˧˥ li̯ɑŋ˥˩/ B2 |
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guó (国) /ɡwǒ/ A2 |
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qiáng (强) /tɕʰjɑŋ˧˥/ B2 |
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mǎ (马) /mǎ/ A2 |
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zǒulù (走路) /tsou˧˥ lu˥˩/ A2 |
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guāng (光) /kwɑŋ˥/ B1 |
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xuè (血) /ɕyɛ˥/ B2 |
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huǒ (火) /xwɔ˨˩/ B1 |
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xīn (心) /ɕin˥/ B1 |
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hàn (汗) /xán˥/ B2 |
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xìnyǎng (信仰) /ɕin˥˩ jɑŋ˧˥/ C1 |
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zhōnghuá (中华) /ʈʂʊŋ˥˩ xwa˥/ B2 |
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bīanjīang (边疆) /pjɛn˥ tɕjɑŋ˥/ C1 |
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tíng (挺) /tʰiŋ˧˥/ B2 |
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kǔliàn (苦练) /ku˨˩ liɛn˥/ C1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Kuàguò huánghé chángjiāng chén fēiyáng
➔ Directional verb complement with guò to indicate crossing or passing over something.
➔ The line uses '过' as a directional verb complement: 'Kuàguò' means 'to cross' or 'to pass over' something.
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Jiàn zài shǒu zhàng dāo suǒ xiàng
➔ Locative particle '在' to mark location or state; the structure X 在 Y is common.
➔ The line uses the locative '在' to denote location: '剑在手' (the sword is in hand).
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Hàn wǒ zhōnghuá wèi wǒ biānjiāng
➔ Preposition '为' indicating purpose or support; '为我边疆' means 'for our borders'.
➔ The line uses '为' to express purpose or benefit: '为我边疆' = for my border(s).
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Bù wèijù fēngshuāng ào lì dōngfāng
➔ Negation with 不 + verb: '不畏' expresses 'not fearing'.
➔ The line uses negation with '不' before the verb '畏' to express 'not fearing'.
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Ràng wǒ shàonián lìlì liàng wèi guó qiáng oh
➔ Causative/让 construction: '让我' means 'let me' or 'make me' do something.
➔ The line uses the causative '让' with '我' to express inviting or requiring the speaker to act: '让我...'
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Nán'ér yǐ zhǎng dà xīn jì tiānxià
➔ Preposition '以' indicating means or manner; '以...为' often marks 'using ... as ...' or 'with ... as ...'
➔ The line uses '以' to express a means or standard: 'yǐ zhǎng dà xīn' (to grow a large heart) implying 'with a big heart' as a guiding principle.
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Yuàn wèi wǒ xìnyǎng qìng wǒ yīshì fēn huá
➔ Modal verb '愿' expressing willingness or intention; '愿为/愿' often introduces aspirations.
➔ The line uses '愿' to express willingness: '愿为' means 'willing to' or 'to dedicate oneself to'.
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Qǐng kàn wǒ shàonián láng tiānxià káng zài xīn shàng
➔ Polite imperative marker '请' at sentence start; softens commands or requests.
➔ The line begins with '请' to make a polite request: 'Please look at me...'.
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Tángtáng shàonián láng zhì cúnzài sìfāng
➔ Classical/literary pronoun '之' as a possessive/linking particle; used in formal style.
➔ The line uses the classical pronoun '之' to link or attribute to the preceding noun phrase: 'shàonián láng zhì cúnzài'.
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