Lyrics & Translation
Discover the beauty of the Vietnamese language through 'Trăm Năm.' This song offers a chance to learn poetic expressions of love and perseverance. Its blend of gentle melodies and rap provides a unique and modern way to experience Vietnamese music and culture, making the language learning process both enjoyable and emotionally resonant.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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tình /tình/ A2 |
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đau /đau/ A2 |
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cuộc đời /kuộc đời/ B1 |
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duyên /duyên/ B2 |
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khẽ /khẽ/ B1 |
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săm soi /săm soi/ B2 |
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cười /cười/ A2 |
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vô hình /vô hình/ B2 |
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cô đơn /cô đơn/ B1 |
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nhâm nhi /nhâm nhi/ B2 |
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giấu /giấu/ A2 |
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u hoài /u hoài/ B2 |
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xinh tươi /xinh tươi/ B1 |
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chói /chói/ B2 |
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tương lai /tương lai/ B1 |
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trốn /trốn/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Em mong mối tình trăm năm
➔ Verb + Object, expressing desire/hope
➔ The verb "mong" (to hope/wish) is followed by the object "mối tình trăm năm" (a hundred-year relationship)
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Cuộc đời cho em đớn đau trăm lần
➔ Indirect Object + Direct Object, expressing giving/bestowing
➔ "cho em" (for me) is the indirect object, and "đớn đau trăm lần" (a hundred times of pain) is the direct object, showing what is given.
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Em khẽ gối đầu lên tay anh nằm
➔ Adverbial phrase of manner/location + Verb
➔ "khẽ gối đầu lên tay anh" (gently head on your arm) describes how and where she lies down.
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Mặc kệ ngoài kia, người đời săm soi ánh nhìn
➔ Imperative/Exhortative + Noun phrase
➔ "Mặc kệ" (nevermind/ignore) is an imperative used with a noun phrase, suggesting ignoring the outside world.
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Ta cứ nằm cạnh nhau, cùng cười lên những nỗi đau vô hình
➔ Verb + Adverb + Object + Adverbial phrase of manner
➔ "cứ" (always/continue) is an adverb that emphasizes continuity, combined with an action describing a shared activity, then an object.
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Nhẹ châm cho anh một điếu thuốc, điếu thuốc
➔ Adverb + Verb + Indirect Object + Direct Object (Repetition)
➔ "Nhẹ" (gently) modifies "châm" (to light), and then the indirect object and direct object. The direct object is repeated for emphasis.
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Em nói yêu anh một phút trước, phút trước
➔ Subject + Verb + Object + Adverbial phrase of Time (Repetition)
➔ The phrase includes a time adverbial phrase that is repeated, highlighting the immediacy of the statement.
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Hãy như ánh ban mai
➔ Imperative + Comparison
➔ "Hãy" (let's/be) is imperative, followed by a comparison to something, implying a desired quality or state.
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Living for your life
➔ Gerund phrase acting as an imperative/encouragement.
➔ The gerund phrase conveys a sense of action in progress and serves as a directive.
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