Lyrics & Translation
Explore the depths of Vietnamese philosophy through Hồ Quang Hiếu's “Tình Như Phiến Đá”. This song provides a window into Vietnamese values, encouraging listeners to embrace a life of simplicity and inner peace. Learn about life lessons and how to stay true to oneself, and discover the beauty of Vietnamese music and culture through its meaningful lyrics.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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đi /di/ A1 |
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khó khăn /khoː kʰan/ A2 |
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nam nhi /nam ɲi/ B1 |
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dấn thân /dən̪ ʂəŋ/ B2 |
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thiệt thòi /tʰiət tʰɔj/ B1 |
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kiếp /kiəp/ B2 |
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vòng tròn /voŋ t͡ɕon/ A2 |
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ghen /ɣen/ B1 |
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tham /tʰam/ B1 |
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phú quý /fuː kwi˧/ B2 |
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thảnh thơi /tʰaɪŋ tʰɔj/ B2 |
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tâm hồn /tam hon/ B1 |
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tịnh /tiŋ˧/ C1 |
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phiến đá /pʰiɛn za˧/ A2 |
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hiên ngang /hien zəŋ/ C1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Ta đã đi quãng đường bao xa
➔ Past Perfect Tense
➔ The use of 'đã đi' (have gone) indicates an action completed before another point in the past or the present. It emphasizes the length of the journey already undertaken. "Đã" is the auxiliary verb for perfect tenses.
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Không dưới đôi trăm lần lỡ dại
➔ Quantifier + Adjective + Noun
➔ The phrase uses 'Không dưới' (not less than) as a quantifier, followed by 'đôi trăm' (a couple of hundred) and 'lần' (times). This structure emphasizes the frequency of mistakes. "Lỡ dại" is a compound noun meaning 'foolish mistakes'.
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Thẳng thắn thật thà thì thường thiệt thòi thế thôi
➔ Conditional Clause + Consequence
➔ This line presents a general truth using a conditional structure. 'Thẳng thắn thật thà' (honest and sincere) is the condition, and 'thường thiệt thòi' (often disadvantaged) is the consequence. 'Thế thôi' adds a sense of resignation.
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Phú quý nhường người còn phần ta nương gió mây
➔ Parallel Structure & Conjunction
➔ This line uses a parallel structure with 'Phú quý' (wealth and honor) and 'phần ta' (my lot). The conjunction 'còn' (while/and) connects these contrasting ideas. 'Nương gió mây' (relying on wind and clouds) is a poetic expression for a simple, free life.
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Chẳng một ai thoát ra được
➔ Negative Pronoun + Verb
➔ The phrase 'Chẳng một ai' (not one person) is a strong negative pronoun emphasizing the universality of the rule. 'Thoát ra được' (to escape) is a verb phrase indicating the impossibility of avoiding the natural law.
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